Michael Porter Jr. Left Off 2026 All-Star Roster Despite Breakout Nets Season
A career-best campaign on a 13-34 Brooklyn squad did not sway selectors.
Overview
- The Eastern Conference reserves announced Sunday included Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes, and Jalen Duren joining starters Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Jaylen Brown, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Porter is averaging 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists while shooting 48.2% from the field and 39.8% from three over 38 games.
- Brooklyn sits at 13-34, and the Nets are 1-9 without Porter this season, a note highlighted by supporters of his case.
- Social media posts and analysis widely labeled him a top snub, with SB Nation ranking him No. 1 and suggesting he should have taken Norman Powell’s spot.
- The 2026 All-Star event adopts a USA vs. The World pool-play format with three eight-man teams playing 12-minute games, leaving only 24 roster spots.