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[Saba Sports News] The NBA has made adjustments to this year’s All-Star lineup by adding Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes to the Eastern Conference team.
They step in as replacements for the injured Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers and Julius Randle of the New York Knicks. Trae Young’s omission had previously sparked considerable discussion, given his impressive averages of 27.3 points and 10.9 assists per game this season—a performance level unmatched by any non-All-Star in history, despite a similar situation last year.
Support from several top players in the league highlighted Young’s overlooked contribution. Now, with Embiid sidelined for an extended period due to knee surgery, Young secures his spot on the roster. Meanwhile, Barnes celebrates his inaugural All-Star selection, filling in for Randle. This update brings a resolution to earlier oversights and has likely pleased NBA fans and players alike.