The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and the Rockets' Alperen Sengun were among six first-timers named to the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, when the league announced the reserves.

Fame and experience ruled the day in the NBA all-star starters vote announced last week. The ballot’s three toughest calls went to the old guard: LeBron James outdrew Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant squeaked past Victor Wembanyama,

Joining Wembanyama as a West reserve are Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, James Harden and Alperen Şengün. The seven reserves from the East are Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro, as selected by the conference’s coaches.

The 2024-25 NBA All-Star starters were announced on Thursday, and they were predictable selections with Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant -- the oldest of the old guard

Spurs fans are disappointed that Victor Wembanyama wasn't voted in as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game over LeBron James or Kevin Durant.

Heading into the 2024-25 NBA campaign, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama securing Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) honors almost felt predetermined. The 7-foot-3 French phenom was expected to be an immediate elite contributor on that end of the floor as a rookie and was.

Ever since Victor Wembanyama landed in San Antonio, many new NBA prospects have been drawn to the opportunity of playing alongside him.