The 2023 NBA All-Star game is less than two weeks away, and things could be looking better for the Western Conference team. Headed by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, the team’s starters included?Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic,?Zion Williamson, and Luka Doncic. While the roster looks rigid as a nail, it was announced that Steph will most probably miss out on the All-Star Game. The Golden State Warriors superstar recently suffered a leg injury against the Dallas Mavericks. To make matters worse, recent reports revealed that another starting player exited the team due to injury.
Things are the similar for the Eastern Conference team too. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team’s lineup includes Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, and Kevin Durant. Unfortunately, KD will not be participating in the Game either. This is due to the MCL sprain he sustained during the Game against the Miami Heat on January 8.
After Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson takes his exit from the All-Star game
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As per reports by?Andrew Lopez of?ESPN, New Orleans Pelicans forward star Zion Williamson will not be part of the Western Conference starters. Williamson had to take time off from the court after he sustained a hamstring injury during the Game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Pelicans coach Willie Green informed that the 22-year-old NBA star will remain on the sidelines for at least two more games. Additionally, Williamson will also miss his first-ever All-Star Game as a starter.
Zion Williamson will not play in the next three games and will not play in the All-Star Game.
Willie Green said team will not see the starting five they started the year with before ASG.
Expect Williamson to be re-evaluated once again after the break from his hamstring injury.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) February 8, 2023
Ever since Williamson entered the league, he has gained a reputation as an injury-prone player. The first overall pick from the 2019 NBA Draft previously missed the entire 2021-22 campaign due to injury. Williamson is currently averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.
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Following the update on the All-Star roster, fans tolled the league for including players who are unable to ‘stay on the court’. Below are a few of the tweets.
Lmaoo. next time don’t give it to someone that can’t stay on the court
— ✞rey𓅓 (@cookuptrezz) February 8, 2023
No curry no Zion no Kd lmao we good on the allstar game just keep the season going😭😭
— Dillion Harper (@og_yungdilly) February 8, 2023
Shouldn’t have been an all star to begin with.
— Aliciha 💜 (@aliciha24) February 8, 2023
just like he misses everything else. We're only surprised if he plays at this point.
— John Yu (@johnny0723) February 9, 2023
The Pelicans went from AD being hurt all the time to Zion being hurt all the time
— 🐅🦍#BigMo ✊🏾🖕🏾🤘🏾 (@theBOSS_79) February 9, 2023
Zion Williamson will not play in the next three games and will not play in the All-Star Game.
Willie Green said team will not see the starting five they started the year with before ASG.
Expect Williamson to be re-evaluated once again after the break from his hamstring injury.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) February 8, 2023
Ever since Williamson entered the league, he has gained a reputation as an injury-prone player. The first overall pick from the 2019 NBA Draft previously missed the entire 2021-22 campaign due to injury. Williamson is currently averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.
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Following the update on the All-Star roster, fans tolled the league for including players who are unable to ‘stay on the court’. Below are a few of the tweets.
Lmaoo. next time don’t give it to someone that can’t stay on the court
— ✞rey𓅓 (@cookuptrezz) February 8, 2023
I remember when the narrative was he was gonna be better then lebron 😂😂😂😂
— KOBE’S KINGDOM (@FloridianKicks_) February 8, 2023
He misses way too much time and he’s so young, it’s not like KD who has played so much in his career
— NMH 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 (@nosmh_x) February 8, 2023
No curry no Zion no Kd lmao we good on the allstar game just keep the season going😭😭
— Dillion Harper (@og_yungdilly) February 8, 2023
Curry, KD, now Zion.
— KBEZ23 (@Kbez23) February 8, 2023
Steph missing the game, Zion missing the game, KD missing the game, Brown missing the game wow
— Gideon (@vHephaestus) February 9, 2023
Shouldn’t have been an all star to begin with.
— Aliciha 💜 (@aliciha24) February 8, 2023
just like he misses everything else. We're only surprised if he plays at this point.
— John Yu (@johnny0723) February 9, 2023
The Pelicans went from AD being hurt all the time to Zion being hurt all the time
— 🐅🦍#BigMo ✊🏾🖕🏾🤘🏾 (@theBOSS_79) February 9, 2023
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The Mavs game turns into a nightmare for Warriors fans
It’s been almost four weeks since Stephen Curry returned to the court after taking a month-long hiatus due to a shoulder injury. However, tragedy struck when the 4x NBA champion got into an on-court collision with Dallas Mavericks’ McKinley Wright and?sustained an injury in his left leg.
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Following the incident, Steph looked in great pain while exiting the court. However, fans were soon assured that the injury was not too severe and he would soon be back on the court.