John Wall Selected As Starter For Eastern Conference In NBA All-Star Game

Washington Wizards guard John Wall will start at guard for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 15, the NBA announced Thursday.

Wall, who received 886,368 votes to lead all Eastern Conference backcourt players, will be joined by Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, Cavaliers forward LeBron James, Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Bulls center Pau Gasol. He is the first Wizards starter since Gilbert Arenas in 2007.

Wall averages 17 points and 10 assists per game, the latter of which leads the league. 

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