NBA Rumors: Five Players Who Deserve To Be On The 2021 Eastern All-Star Roster

The NBA Eastern Conference All-Star reserves have been named, and the players joining the celebrated annual meet were daunting.

There are a lot of big names, but it remains that there were some who were unceremoniously left out.

Going over the Eastern Conference Reserves, the players named include:

• Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
• James Harden (Brooklyn Nets)
• Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls)
• Julius Randle (New York Knicks)
• Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)
• Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
• Nikola Vucevic (Orlando Magic).

On paper alone and given that all these players deserve the distinction, it remains that there are still top NBA performers left out.

Here are some of the notable names snubbed for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game set for March 7 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers

Without question, Domantas Sabonis has had a superb season for the Indiana Pacers. His averages are up this season compared to last NBA season, but the effort was not enough to earn an All-Star nod.

Seeing how there are a lot of forwards vying for the spot, the Lithuanian-American was the unfortunate odd man out.

Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors

Someone who has stepped up for Nick Nurse is Fred VanVleet. He has upped his numbers but found himself left out in the Eastern All-Star reserve list.

Despite filling in ably for Kyle Lowry, most consider it a mystery why the 26-year-old failed to make the grade.

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

Another player who deserved a spot was Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks.

Undoubtedly one of the rising stars leading the way for the Hawks, the 22-year-old failed to make the grade.

Considering that the games will be held in Atlanta, Young would have been an ideal player to have right on his home court.

Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons

Since moving to the Pistons, Jerami Grant went from role player to starter. He has the numbers to show, averaging 23.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.

The fact that the Pistons are at the cellar of the Eastern Conference may have been a factor, so the best the 26-year-old can do is look forward to future chances to land his first All-Star gig.

Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat

A rising young star who has made big strides is Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat. His numbers have improved considerably, averaging 19.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.

The Heat are far from the same club that rolled eyes last year, and most see this as a reason. But like Grant, this should not be taken against the 23-year-old center.