DENG IN SECOND ALL-STAR SHOWING

By Mark Woods on January 25, 2013

Luol Deng has been named as an NBA All-Star for the second time Â in his career after being chosen as a reserve for next month’s game in Houston which will be shown on ESPN.

The Great Britain forward, who made his first appearance last year, joins Chicago Bulls team-mate Joakim Noah in the Eastern Conference line-up.

Following the news, the 27-year-old took to Twitter to show his appreciation: “This is great and it’s an honour, but we all know what we’re after in this city,” he wrote.

Including Noah, there are six first-time selections, including Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Tyson Chandler and Paul George – along with surprise choice Jrue Holiday.

Marc Gasol, Brook Lopez and Stephen Curry are perhaps the biggest snubs, with Dirk Nowitzki ending his long streak.

Rosters

Eastern Conference

Starter	Appearance
LeBron James, F, MIA	9th
Carmelo Anthony, F, NYK	6th
Dwyane Wade, G, MIA	9th
Rajon Rondo, G, BOS	4th
Kevin Garnett, F, BOS	15th
Reserve	Appearance
Kyrie Irving, G, CLE	1st
Jrue Holiday, G, PHI	1st
Tyson Chandler, C, NYK	1st
Joakim Noah, C, CHI	1st
Luol Deng, F, CHI	2nd
Paul George, F, IND	1st
Chris Bosh, F, MIA	8th

Western Conference

Starter	Appearance
Kobe Bryant, G, LAL	15th
Kevin Durant, F, OKC	4th
Chris Paul, G, LAC	6th
Dwight Howard, C, LAL	7th
Blake Griffin, F, LAC	3rd
Reserve	Appearance
R. Westbrook, G, OKC	3rd
James Harden, G, HOU	1st
Tim Duncan, C, SAS	14th
Tony Parker, G, SAS	5th
L. Aldridge, F, POR	2nd
David Lee, F, GS	2nd
Zach Randolph, F, MEM	2nd

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