Lauri Markkanen, the Utah forward, was not selected for the Western Conference All-Star team for the 2023-24 NBA season. Similarly, Trae Young, despite averaging 27.0 points and 10.9 assists per game, did not make the All-Star team, sparking controversy as he could become the second player in NBA history to achieve such stats and not be named an All-Star. This has led to criticism of the selection process, with many expressing disbelief at the snub of Trae Young, who is the only player in NBA history to have such impressive stats and not make the All-Star game.
Also, definitely put me on team "Trae Young should be an all-star." Not sure what happened there, but think his case is pretty clear in the East. Bizarre that we just take 27 points and 11 assists for granted.
Trae Young in 2022-23: 26.2 PPG 10.2 APG Trae Young in 2023-24 so far: 27.0 PPG 10.9 APG Neither are All-Star seasons. https://t.co/cJMUwambEZ
Love me some Bam Adebayo, but the coaches once again show their bias against Trae Young. Trae: 27-3-11 / ATL is 20-27 Bam: 20-10-4 / MIA is 25-23 This is a pretty egregious snub. Just like last year when Trae’s 26-10 “wasn’t good enough”. 🙄 #NBAAllStar https://t.co/eQZqaadHCK
There have been just three instances of a player averaging 25 PTS and 10 AST without being named an All-Star. Trae Young is two of those instances. The other was Michael Adams in 1990-91. https://t.co/XWknvPZ4FD
Trae Young is the only player in NBA HISTORY to average 25 ppg, 10 apg, and 55% True Shooting to NOT make the All Star Game 2022-2023 Trae Young 2023-2024 Trae Young All-Time Disrespect https://t.co/hmEfIalAov
Trae could become the second player in NBA history to average 25 points, 10 assists and 55% true shooting percentage to NOT make the All-Star game 😳 https://t.co/0ACDwP1ML6
Trae could become the second player in NBA history to average 25 points, 10 assists and 55% from the field to NOT make the All-Star game 😳 https://t.co/nevo8hAhyT
Trae Young last season: 26.2 PPG & 10.2 APG (No All-Star) Trae Young this season: 27.0 PPG & 10.9 APG (No All-Star) https://t.co/Bz9Vd1tPfg
Lauri Markkanen was left off the 2023-24 NBA All-Star Team. #TakeNote https://t.co/MkjgykHmiG
Utah forward Lauri Markkanen does not make the Western Conference all star team