Kobe, Highest Vote-Getter, Named Starter For NBA All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was named to the NBA's Western Conference All-Star team's starting lineup on Friday.
Bryant will make his 18th appearance at the All-Star game.
Joining him in the starting lineup for the West is Warriors G Stephen Curry, Thunder G Russell Westbrook, Thunder F Kevin Durant, and Spurs F Kawhi Leonard.
Bryant led all players with 1,891,614 votes.
Stephen Curry finished second with 1,604,325 votes, while LeBron James finished third with 1,089,206 votes.
Voting results for 2016 NBA All-Star Game in Toronto: pic.twitter.com/WzrTm2habo
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The Eastern Conference starters are Raptors G Kyle Lowry, Heat G Dwayne Wade, Cavaliers F LeBron James, Knicks F Carmelo Anthony, and Pacers F Paul George.