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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.

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.

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

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.

BOSTON -- Celtics star Jayson Tatum appears to be a lock to start ... Antetokounmpo, New York's Karl-Anthony Towns, Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, and Charlotte's LaMelo Ball would be starters ...

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 ...

To no one's surprise, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will head out west next ... Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), and Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks) in the Eastern Conference ...

Guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns were named starters for the Eastern Conference squad for this season’s NBA All-Star Game.

For the first time in nearly a half-century, the Knicks have two All-Star starters. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.