Victor Wembanyama Ranks Among Top All-Star Vote Getters in Latest Tally

The San Antonio Spurs' superstar center is on track for his first All-Star selection.

Dec 31, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles in front of LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama is making a strong push for his second NBA All-Star appearance, racking up nearly one million fan votes, according to the latest tally released by the league on Thursday.

The San Antonio Spurs star currently sits just behind some big names in the race for a Western Conference All-Star spot, including Nikola Jokić, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the first fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T.

Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each.

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In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns have all surpassed the one million vote mark.

Fans account for 50 percent of the vote to determine the All-Star starters, while NBA players and media members make up the remaining 50 percent.

Given his outstanding play so far, Wembanyama is well on his way to securing his first All-Star selection. If the Spurs can string together some wins, the 20-year-old could continue to solidify his place as not only a potential All-Star but also a top contender for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and even a dark-horse MVP candidate.

The NBA will update the fan vote standings on Thursday, January 9, and voting will remain open through January 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The All-Star starters will be revealed on January 23, with the reserves announced a week later on January 30.

Wembanyama’s performances this season have been nothing short of historic.

No NBA player in history has ever recorded over 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 3-pointers in a single month until the Frenchman did it in December.

As for his season numbers, Wembanyama is averaging 25.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He also leads the league with 3.9 blocks per game.

Add to that his shooting splits of over 46 percent from the field and 35 percent from beyond the arc, and it’s clear Wembanyama is going to be taking home some hardware at season's end barring injury.

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