As always, 12 players from each conference were selected, making 24 total All-Stars.
The All-Star game itself will be played on March 7 in Atlanta.Â
Here's a look at the full list of 2021 All-Star selections:Â Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets (team captain)Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn NetsJames Harden, Brooklyn NetsLeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (team captain)Anthony Davis, Los Angeles LakersFour players -- Jaylen Brown, Zach LaVine, Julius Randle, and Zion Williamson -- will be making their first All-Star Game appearance, while LeBron James will be making his 17th appearance in the gameDespite the fact that some players were against the idea of having an All-Star game amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently explained why the league thought that having the game was the right thing to do.Â
"It's a global event for us, and we're making our best efforts to embrace all aspects of our league to the extent we can through this pandemic and this is just one more opportunity," Silver said