Among the top candidates who weren’t named to the All-Star Game are Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen, Atlanta’s Trae Young, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, Miami’s Bam Adebayo, Chicago’s Zach LaVine, Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis, Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Dallas’ Kyrie Irving.

The Knicks already have two All-Stars in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, but Josh Hart could join them thanks to his unique case

Josh Hart is right: the NBA All-Star Game isn’t designed for players like him. It’s a spectacle of fan favorites, household names, and the best players from the league’s top teams. Occasionally, a star from a struggling franchise sneaks in — like LaMelo Ball,