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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