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Under the new format, two captains will pick
the teams from a pool of 24 players who were voted in by fans,
media and fellow players. The captains will be the top
vote-getters from each conference as chosen by the fans.
"I'm thrilled with what the players and the league have done to
improve the All-Star Game, which has been a priority for all of
us," NBPA president Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets said in a
statement. "We're looking forward to putting on an entertaining
show in L.A."
The voting process and process to pick the head coaches will
remain unchanged. Additionally, each team will select a Los
Angeles-based or national charity to raise donations for.
"We're excited about the new All-Star format and appreciate the
players' willingness to try something new," said Byron Spruell,
the league's president of league operations.
The 67th annual All-Star Game takes place February 18 at Staples
Center.
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