The second round of NBA All-Star voting has been released, and once again, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant sit atop the Western Conference leaderboard. Curry leads all players in the West, while Durant is a close second. Under this year’s All-Star format, the top vote-getters from each conference earn the right to draft their own teams—a rule that has sparked excitement among fans and analysts alike. But according to Crickex App, Durant has no interest in playing GM.
“I don’t want to do it,” Durant said when asked about the draft. “I’d rather someone else make that decision. Being an All-Star is great, but the rest of it—just leave me out. I just want to play ball and enjoy the game.” While many fans were eager to see Durant potentially reunite with his former teammate Curry, he made it clear that drafting players isn’t something he enjoys. Crickex App noted that Durant’s modesty contrasts sharply with the competitive nature of the All-Star selection process, especially when players are expected to showcase leadership on and off the court.
As of the second voting update, Durant had received 1,326,059 votes—trailing only Curry, who leads with 1,369,658. In contrast to Durant’s reluctance, Curry embraced the opportunity with open arms. “Why not?” Curry said with a smile. “I’ll be the first to use this new format. Growing up, whenever we played pickup games, I always wanted to be the one choosing the teams. It brings back those old-school memories. It’s going to be a lot of fun building a unique lineup from so many talented players.”
Crickex App also highlighted that the Golden State Warriors have an impressive four players selected for this year’s All-Star Game: Curry, Durant, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. That level of representation has sparked debate, with some questioning whether it’s fair for a single team to have so many All-Star nods. Green responded to the criticism directly. “I heard some people saying only three players per team should be allowed,” he said. “But I don’t see why that needs to be a rule. If winning games earns four guys a spot, then why change what’s working?”
As the All-Star Game approaches, Crickex App believes the new draft-style format will continue to stir discussion and bring added excitement. Whether Durant ultimately gets the top spot or not, it’s clear that players like Curry are ready to lean into the fun and competitive spirit the All-Star break is meant to deliver.