The NBA All-Star fan voting leaderboard has witnessed a recent shakeup in the Western Conference. Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has risen to 7th place with 1,224.109 votes. On the other hand, LeBron James has unexpectedly slipped to 8th place with 1,059,855 votes. This is a rare moment in the history of the league that a rising international star has surged past a superstar like King James in fan balloting.
Luka Doncic is making sure that the world still respects LeBron James as one of the greats. Despite leading the Western Conference with over 2.2 million votes, Doncic is using his Instagram story as a platform to champion for the King. On Tuesday night, both stars combined for 60 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. Both players finished with 30 points apiece in a dominant Lakers victory.
Deni Avidija is also currently enjoying a historic breakout season in Portland. He is averaging over 25 points per game and is also loved by the fans, as seen from the voting results. His rise to the seventh spot reflects a major shift in fan sentiment toward younger global talent.
While LeBron James remains a powerhouse, he now finds himself trailing the Israeli star by over 160,000 votes. This has sparked many debates around the changing guard within the league’s elite.
How does the All-Star voting actually add up?
Deni Avdija’s lead is significant, but the race is far from over. The fan vote only accounts for 50% of the final selection process for starters. Players and media panels will decide the remaining half of the weighted score. Lebron James still has time to bridge the gap before voting concludes on January 14.
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are currently dominating the NBA All-Star fan ballots. Doncic leads the league with over 2.2 million votes, while Giannis headlines the Eastern Conference. International stars like Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander follow closely.
The 2026 All-Star Game will debut a revolutionary tournament format featuring three distinct squads. Two teams will consist of American players, while a third ‘World Team’ will showcase the league’s top international talent. This new structure highlights the global shift in the NBA’s power dynamic.
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