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Tom Thibodeau noted last week the tough process for NBA coaches to select only seven All-Star reserves in each conference, but first-time starter Karl-Anthony Towns attempted to make a case for do-it-all teammate Josh Hart to be included when rosters are announced Thursday night.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was named an NBA All-Star for a sixth consecutive season on Thursday night, and along with Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Karl-Anthony Towns—was named an Eastern Conference starter.

St. Louisan Jayson Tatum reached a special career milestone last weekend in the Boston Celtics victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The former Chaminade College Prep All-American scored 24 points to lead the Celtics to the victory in a game that was a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals.

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LOS ANGELES — Jayson Tatum was named an All-Star starter ... Tatum is joined by Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in East frontcourt.

Though the Boston Celtics are struggling, Jayson Tatum appears to be a lock to start the NBA All-Star game for a fifth straight year.

Jayson Tatum is an All-Star starter once again ... Bucks forward Giannis Antetkounmpo, and Knicks big Karl-Anthony Towns. Warriors guard Steph Curry, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been named a starter for the Eastern Conference at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game

So some like Alperen Sengun, Domantas Sabonis and Jaren Jackson might get reserve spots. But the real tough decision is measuring Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Anthony Davis against Victor Wembanyama. I’ll go with Durant and LeBron this time — and assume the other two will be in the game.

Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle were named All-Star reserves last season, but Randle didn't participate because of his dislocated shoulder. Brunson should've been named a starter over Damian Lillard, but the fan votes swayed in the latter's favor.