The 3 Major Overlooked Players of the All-Star 2025: Sabonis, Booker, and Allen

The 2024-25 season has not been particularly controversial in terms of absences in the All-Star game, at least in most cases. However, with the NBA filled with talent, it is inevitable that some very high-level players are left out of the stellar event.

In this list, we highlight three players who, despite their numbers, have not been selected: Domantas Sabonis, Devin Booker, and Jarrett Allen.

Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)

2024-25 Statistics: 20.9 points, 14.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 61.0% field goal percentage.
Global Ranking: 10th (21.04)

For the third consecutive year, Domantas Sabonis has led the NBA in rebounds per game while also posting the best scoring average of his career. Despite this, the Kings' center has been left out of the All-Star game for the second consecutive season, a surprising decision considering his impact on the game.

Sabonis is a less dominant version of Nikola Jokic but with elite playmaking skills and notable efficiency on offense. His defense might have been a factor in the coaches' decision, but it is striking that a player with averages close to 20/13/7 and over 60% shooting in the last three years has only been an All-Star once in that period. Perhaps he would have better luck in the Eastern Conference.

Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)

2024-25 Statistics: 25.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.2 steals, 44.4% field goal percentage.
Global Ranking: 20th (19.25)

Devin Booker's chances of making his fifth All-Star appearance were compromised from the start of the season. Between an early injury and an initial performance below his usual standard, possibly affected by the wear of the Olympic Games, the Suns' guard failed to shine in the early months of the campaign.

In addition, Phoenix's inconsistency as a team has not played in his favor. However, in recent weeks, Booker has regained his top form, averaging close to 30 points, over four rebounds, nearly seven assists, and 1.5 steals per game since January 7th, with a 49% field goal accuracy. Although the All-Star opportunity has been missed, if he maintains this level, he could aim to make the All-NBA Team again.

Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers)

2024-25 Statistics: 13.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 70.3% field goal percentage.
Global Ranking: 16th (19.65)

While his numbers may seem modest, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds, Jarrett Allen has been a key piece for the Cavaliers' excellent regular season. His impressive 70% field goal accuracy makes him one of the most efficient players in the league, leading to expectations of a possible All-Star selection.

Nevertheless, Allen was left out of the roster, although he probably doesn't mind having a few extra days of rest. Under Kenny Atkinson's offensively based system, focused on constant cuts, the center has adapted remarkably well. In pick-and-roll plays, Allen ranks in the 87th percentile in the league, with over 1.3 points per possession in such actions.

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