While none of the Lakers are primed for an All-Star game appearance, some players should get serious consideration to participate in the weekend’s action.
The votes are in and to the surprise of literally no one, no one from the Los Angeles Lakers will start in the 2017 All-Star game. Neither will Russell Westbrook, evidently.
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This would mark the first time since 1996 that no Lakers will appear in the big game. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t see some Lakers come All-Star Weekend.
With all of the exciting events that fans can enjoy over the weekend, it would be genuinely surprising not see at least one member of the Purple and Gold represent Los Angeles in New Orleans.
Here are a few Lakers we’d like to see at All-Star Weekend.