Noah, Deng selected for NBA All-Star Game

The NBA announced its reserves Thursday night for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. Here are the reserve players for the East and West, as voted on by the coaches of each conference:

Position East West
Backcourt Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Backcourt Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers James Harden, Houston Rockets
Frontcourt Chris Bosh, Miami Heat Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Frontcourt Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks David Lee, Golden State Warriors
Frontcourt Joakim Noah, BULLS Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies
Wild Card Luol Deng, BULLS Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
Wild Card Paul George, Indiana Pacers LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers

A bit of a surprise that none of the Brooklyn Nets made it. Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez all seemed to receive serious consideration, and the team currently sits third in the Eastern Conference right now. It’s also a surprise that Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors didn’t make the cut, but the West is loaded. Zero Denver Nuggets made the roster as well.