The teams were drafted by TNT analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith, so the players are not sorted by conference, and the title of All-Star Game starter is purely ceremonial for the 10 who were voted in three weeks ago. 15 players will start between the three teams, but only 10 actually hold that designation.

The league’s new format, a mini-tournament with four teams and three games, is a chance to make the All-Star Game more appealing.