The reserve list for the Western Conference All-Star team was a bit more diversified than the Eastern Conference list, with six different teams represented to the Eastern Conference reserve list’s three. However, some notable names were snubbed including Kevin Love of the Timberwolves and Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns. The Western Conference list includes:
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs (Double-double in 45/48 games)
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (No. 10 in the league in shooting)
Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers (Averaging 18 PPG and 11 rebounds)
Deron Williams, Utah Jazz (21 double-doubles)
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder (First time All-Star, averaging 22 PPG)
Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers (Rookie of the Year fav, 23 PPG and13 boards)
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs