The NBA announced the reserves for the all-star game on Thursday. The Bulls Luol Deng is one of the reserves for the Eastern Conference. This will be the first all-star appearance for Deng. Derrick Rose was named as a starter last week.
Joining Deng as reserves for the Eastern Conference include Roy Hibbert, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Deron Williams,and Andre Iguodala.
Reserves for the Western Conference include Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge, Russell Westbrook, Marc Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, and Steve Nash.
Carlos Boozer was a candidate to make the team, but missed out as a reserve.
This years game will be played in Orlando on Sunday February 26th and will be televised on TNT.
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