The San Antonio star and reigning rookie of the year is an All-Star for the first time, one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the Feb. 16 event in San Francisco.

"I've waited my whole life to be able to start an NBA game," Ware said. "But of course you always want to win, that's really all that matters, getting the win." The only other player to record 20-plus points,

San Antonio Spurs Top Performers Victor Wembanyama – 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocks, 4 3PM Victor Wembanyama has tied Tim Duncan (4) for the 2nd most games with 30+ points, 10+ rebounds,

Indiana had won eight of its last nine contests ... seasons are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (24), Hakeem Olajuwon (14), and David Robinson and Shaquille O'Neal (11 each).

Indiana had won eight of its last nine contests ... seasons are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (24), Hakeem Olajuwon (14), and David Robinson and Shaquille O’Neal (11 each).