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“This isn’t snub, it’s robbing”- NBA fans left in disbelief at LaMelo Ball’s snub from 2025 NBA All-Star Game

In 31 games that he has played so far, LaMelo has averaged 28.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game,

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The NBA fans and pundits were left in shock after Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball was snubbed from second All-Star selection. The NBA announced the names of 14 reserves for the 2025 All-Star Game on Thursday, Jan. 30, resulting in a few unexpected snubs.

Ball, who had only appeared in the All-Star Game once previously, was not included in the group, leaving fans in disbelief as he is currently in one of his best sessions. His sunb came as a surprise as Ball led the Eastern Conference guards in fan votes with 2,421,385 votes.

However, since fan votes comprise only 50% of the overall All-Star starters, it means that he didn’t get enough support from current players and media members to book his spot.

Notably, the Hornets are 12-32, but Ball has been delivering terrific performances overall. In 31 games that he has played so far, LaMelo has averaged 28.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 41.9 percent from the floor and 33.7 percent from three-point range.

⭐️ The 2025 NBA All-Stars ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/ivUSKhcfuq
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 31, 2025

Not only this, but he is also occupying the fourth spot in the scoring list. Moreover, Ball averages more PPG, RPG and APG than every Eastern Conference All-Star reserve.

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Dejected fans react to LaMelo Ball’s All-Star snub

Fans didn’t hold themselves back from expressing their disappointment with the 23-year-old’s snub, and here’s how they reacted.

Darius garland, Evan mobley & Pascal Siakam are All stars over Lamelo Ball, Tyrese Maxey & Trae young… I don’t want to hear anymore crying from Adam Silver. The NBA deserves to decline pic.twitter.com/cLxiVsNMcN
— JUUGO (@whosejuugo) January 30, 2025

NIGGA HOW DID LAMELO BALL NOT EVEN MAKE THE ALL STAR RESERVES???#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/7UPMukejXa
— 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅🖤💫 (@DaviddLovesSosa) January 30, 2025

Lamelo Ball gotta be the craziest all-star snub in history pic.twitter.com/hfghtdFey4
— Sir Benjamin (@lghtsknwndr) January 30, 2025

Lamelo Ball not an all star pic.twitter.com/r7OaBRi5EL
— Jayden (@HoodiJay) January 31, 2025

LaMelo Ball:
⭐️ 1st in fan vote
⭐️ 3rd in player vote
⭐️ 7th in media vote

This isn't a snub. It's robbing the fans of the guy that they very obviously wanted to watch play basketball and non-stop voted for to make happen. Comical robbery pic.twitter.com/TGcUtUezyk
— rodlo 🪬 (@roddystr) January 30, 2025

Apart from him, other notable snubs from the East were Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, and Franz Wagner.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.