The Western Conference All-Star Game starters were announces today. This year was the first year for the new format of three front-court players and two backcourt players.

G – Chris Paul – Los Angeles Clippers – 6th

G – Kobe Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers – 15th

F – Kevin Durant – Oklahoma City Thunder – 4th

F – Blake Griffin- Los Angeles Clippers – 3rd

C – Dwight Howard – Los Angeles Lakers – 7th