The Annual Controversy: Which Stars Got Robbed This Year?
The NBA All-Star Snubs 2024 selection process always sparks heated debates, and the NBA All-Star Snubs 2024 roster announcements have generated more outrage than usual. While the league’s biggest names secured their expected spots, several deserving candidates found themselves on the outside looking in – victims of stacked positions, team success biases, or simply the numbers game.
This comprehensive analysis examines:
The 5 most egregious All-Star snubs
Statistical cases for each overlooked player
How the selection process failed them
Historical comparisons to past snubs
Which conference had the tougher cuts
With insights from players, coaches, and media voters, we break down this year’s most controversial omissions.
Top 5 NBA All-Star Snubs 2024
1. De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings)
Stats: 26.3 PPG, 6.1 APG, 1.8 SPG
Team Record: 28-19 (5th in West)
Why He’s Snubbed:
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Stacked Western Conference backcourt
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Voters favored team success over individual stats
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Similar to Ja Morant’s 2022 snub
According to NBA.com’s advanced metrics, Fox ranks 7th among West guards in Estimated Plus-Minus (+4.1), ahead of several All-Stars.
2. Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
Stats: 21.8 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 1.3 BPG
Team Record: 26-21 (6th in East)
Why He’s Snubbed:
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Frontcourt logjam in East
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Heat’s middling record hurt case
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Defensive impact harder to quantify
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Snubs vs. All-Stars: The Statistical Debate
Eastern Conference Frontcourt Comparison:
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | 21.8 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 59.3% |
| Julius Randle | 22.1 | 9.8 | 4.7 | 56.8% |
Western Conference Backcourt Comparison:
| Player | PPG | APG | 3P% | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 26.3 | 6.1 | 37.2% | 22.1 |
| Devin Booker | 25.7 | 5.3 | 36.8% | 21.4 |
Why These Snubs Happened
1. Positional Stacking
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West backcourt: 8 deserving candidates for 4 spots
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East frontcourt: 7 worthy players for 3 spots
2. Team Success Bias
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Voters favor winning teams (Fox on .500 Kings)
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Small market players often overlooked
3. Narrative Factors
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First-time All-Star cases get prioritized
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Veterans sometimes get legacy votes
Other Notable Snubs
1. Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)
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24.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG on elite efficiency
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Small market + team record hurt case
2. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
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25.1 PPG, 6.7 APG for playoff team
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Lost out to bigger names in weaker East
3. Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves)
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Anchoring NBA’s best defense
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Voters still punishing offensive limitations
Historical Snub Comparisons
Worst All-Star Snubs of Past Decade:
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Damian Lillard (2016) – 25.1 PPG, 6.8 APG
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Bradley Beal (2020) – 30.5 PPG, 6.1 APG
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De’Aaron Fox (2024)
Biggest PPG Omissions:
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Devin Booker (2018) – 24.9 PPG
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Karl-Anthony Towns (2018) – 24.1 PPG
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Lauri Markkanen (2024) – 24.6 PPG
Potential Replacement Candidates
Injury Replacements Likely Coming From:
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Bam Adebayo (Heat)
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De’Aaron Fox (Kings)
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Factors Considered:
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Team record
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Positional need
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Career narrative
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Key Takeaways
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Fox and Adebayo headlined brutal snubs
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West backcourt especially stacked
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Team success played outsized role
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Injury replacements could right some wrongs
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