The NBA revealed its first fan returns in NBA All-Star voting on Monday, and a familiar name is leading the way in the Western Conference.
Former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the West’s leading vote-getter, earning 1,249,518 votes in the first fan returns. Doncic, now with the Lakers, is putting up some impressive numbers early in the 2025-26 season.
Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their conferences in the first fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026.
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Doncic has started 23 games for Los Angeles this season, averaging 33.7 points, 8.6 assists and 8.3 rebounds. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (1,128,962 votes) and Warriors guard Stephen Curry (1,031,455 votes) round out the West’s top three vote-getters.
The Mavericks did have some representation on the first round of returns. Forward Anthony Davis, who landed in Dallas as part of the Doncic trade, came in at 13th with 144,178 votes.
While Davis has missed part of the season due to injuries, he has impressed as a veteran presence in Dallas’ frontcourt. He has averaged 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 16 games this year.
The Eastern Conference’s list of vote-getters also included some familiar names. 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (South Garland) came in at second with 1,072,449 votes. Former Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson, now with the Knicks, followed closely in third with 1,040,601 votes.
According to the NBA, the next round of fan voting will be revealed on Jan. 6. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will take place on Feb. 15 in Los Angeles.
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