It will be Team LeBron James against Team Kevin Durant at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7.
The two captains, as well as their fellow owners, were announced Thursday on TNT following a trial determined by a combination of fan (50%), average (25%) and player (25%) votes.
The top two voters have been considered captains and will draw their teams from the starting and reserve pool. The reservations will be announced on Tuesday on TNT, which will also air the draft on March 4.
Here’s a look at the starters LeBron and KD will choose when it’s time to draw.
2021 All-Star Game Starters
LeBron James (captain)
Kevin Durant (captain)
Kyrie Irving
Bradley Beal
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Joel Embiid
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
Kawhi Leonard
Nikola Jokic
Although there was some uncertainty that there would also be a traditional All-Star Weekend this season with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting so much, the league confirmed Thursday that it would be holding the event. Additionally, the three-point match and skill challenge will take place during the pre-match, while the dunk match will take place at half-time.
Thursday’s announcement underlined that the event “will highlight the importance of HBCUs and raise awareness of COVID-19’s disparate impact on communities of color. In addition, All-Star will feature special performances by HBCU musical groups and unique narration and content by illustrious alumni and students”.