Ranking: The players with the most All-Star votes in NBA history
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Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers and forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns look on during the national anthem before the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star fan voting is a fun aspect of the NBA's process for selecting the yearly recipients of the honor, even if it does lead to wonky results at times.
We recently decided to add up all of the All-Star fan votes submitted in league history to rank the players who have received the most in their careers.
Of course, the numbers are heavily tilted toward modern-era players since way more votes are cast by fans now. Also note that the NBA only started disclosing votes for all players (and not just the top-vote getters) in 2017.
Regardless, we thought the results would be interesting, and we were right.
Below, check out the players with the most All-Star votes in NBA history.
1. LeBron James: 66,722,360 votes
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers after dunking the ball during the first half of the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: 20
All-Star starter: 20
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
2. Kevin Durant: 39,517,945 votes
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Kevin Durant #35 of the Western Conference All-Stars drives against LeBron James #6 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game on February 26, 2012 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 14
All-Star starter: 12
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 2 in 2014 and 2021
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 37,686,240 votes
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks at the All-Star Game Champions trophy after winning the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Seven
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 2024
4. Stephen Curry: 35,661,613 votes
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Western Conference All-Stars during the second quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Nine
All-Star starter: Eight
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 2015
5. Kobe Bryant: 30,260,939 votes
Las Vegas, UNITED STATES: The West's Kobe Bryant dribbles the ball as the East's Caron Butler (R) looks on during the NBA All Star Game, 18 February 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bryant scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter as the West came away with a 153-132 win, snapping a two-game losing streak to the East in the National Basketball Association All-Star Game. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 18
All-Star starter: 18
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 2003, 2011, 2013 and 2016
6. Joel Embiid: 26,240,650 votes
Feb 17, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Team Giannis forward Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers (21) shoots the ball against Team Lebron forward Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (23) during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Seven
All-Star starter: Six
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 6 in 2021
7. Luka Doncic: 25,904,282 votes
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference forward Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Eastern Conference center Bam Adebayo (13) of the Miami Heat during the first half of the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Five
All-Star starter: Four
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 2 in 2020
8. Anthony Davis: 25,278,925 votes
Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference forward Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans (23) shoots the ball against Eastern Conference forward LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers (23) in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Larry W. Smith/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Four
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 3 in 2015
9. Shaquille O'Neal: 23,834,598
Houston, UNITED STATES: Shaquille O'Neal (C) of the Eastern Conference slam dunks the ball during the first half of the 2006 NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, 19 February 2006. AFP PHOTO/ James NIELSEN (Photo credit should read JAMES NIELSEN/AFP via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 15
All-Star starter: 12
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 2 in 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002 and 2005
10. Nikola Jokic: 22,409,772 votes
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: Nikola Jokic #2 of Team LeBron looks on in the second quarter against Team Giannis during the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
All-Star selections: Six
All-Star starter: Four
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 5 in 2021 and 2022
11. Dwyane Wade: 22,303,356 votes
Dwyane Wade (C) of the Eastern Conference dunks against Western Conference during the NBA All-Star Game, part of 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at Cowboys Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 141-139 in regulation. AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD / POOL (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 13
All-Star starter: 11
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 4 in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011
12. Kyrie Irving: 22,071,967 votes
Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team LeBron guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives between Team Giannis forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Six
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 4 in 2019
13. Kevin Garnett: 21,570,151 votes
ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 9: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Western Conference All-Stars wins the MVP Trophy after the 52nd NBA All-Star Game at the Phillips Arena on February 9, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. The West defeated the Eastern Conference 155-145 in the first ever double overtime All-Star Game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 15
All-Star starter: 12
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 2008
14. James Harden: 20,321,923 votes
Mar 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Team Durant guard James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets (13) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Ten
All-Star starter: Six
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 3 in 2017
15. Tim Duncan: 19,668,775 votes
OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 12: San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan (C) prepares to pass to Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O'Neal (R) as Utah Jazz John Stockton (L) defends at the NBA All-Star West team practice session 12 February, 2000 at the Arena in Oakland, California. After an absence of one year the NBA All-Star game pitting the best of the East and West will be played 13 February, 2000. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) (Photo credit should read ANDY KUNO/AFP via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 15
All-Star starter: 12
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 5 in 2003 and 2009
16. Carmelo Anthony: 19,029,112 votes
Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Eastern Conference forward Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks (7) in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Ten
All-Star starter: Eight
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 4 in 2013
17. Jayson Tatum: 17,918,802 votes
Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Giannis forward Jayson Tatum (0) holds the Kobe Bryant MVP Trophy after the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Five
All-Star starter: Four
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 3 in 2024
18. Allen Iverson: 17,808,867 votes
DENVER, UNITED STATES: NBA Commissioner David Stern (R) hands Allen Iverson of the Eastern Conference team the All-Star Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy after the NBA All-Star game 20 February 2005 in Denver. The East defeated the West 125-115. AFP PHOTO/Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: 11
All-Star starter: 11
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 3 in 2000 and 2001
19. Vince Carter: 17,662,077 votes
HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 19: Vince Carter #15 of the East Team dunks the ball in the first half at the 2006 NBA All-Star Game during NBA All-Star Weekend at the Toyota Center on February 19, 2006 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Eight
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004
20. Dwight Howard: 17,249,456 votes
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic and the Eastern Conference dunks against Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Western Conference during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Eight
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 2009 and 2012
21. Kawhi Leonard: 16,117,558 votes
Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference forward Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs (2) drives to the basket against Eastern Conference guard DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptoers (10) and Eastern Conference forward LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers (23) in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Five
All-Star starter: Five
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 5 in 2020
22. Yao Ming: 15,512,453 votes
DENVER - FEBRUARY 20: Yao Ming #11 of the Western Conference All-Stars post up against Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars during the 2005 All-Star Game on February 20, 2005 at The Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Eight
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 2005 and 2006
23. Michael Jordan: 15,104,506 votes
Basketball: NBA All-Star Game: Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (23) of Team East in action vs Phoenix Suns Dan Majerle (9) of Team West at Orlando Arena. Orlando, FL 2/9/1992 CREDIT: Damian Strohmeyer (Photo by Damian Strohmeyer /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X42409 TK2 )
All-Star selections: 14
All-Star starter: 14
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 1 in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997 and 1998
24. Paul George: 14,929,273 votes
Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team LeBron forward Paul George (13) dunks the ball against Team Giannis in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
All-Star selections: Eight
All-Star starter: Three
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 3 in 2014
25. Tracy McGrady: 13,706,074 votes
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Orlando Magics Tracy McGrady (C) of the East loses the control of the ball during the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Stars Game in Los Angeles 15 Feb 2004. The West All Stars team won 136-132. AFP PHOTO / HECTOR MATA (Photo credit should read HECTOR MATA/AFP via Getty Images)
All-Star selections: Seven
All-Star starter: Six
Highest position in overall fan vote: No. 2 in 2003
