Westbrook, Draymond, Cousins headline West All-Star reserves
The coaches have spoken, filling out the 2017 Western Conference All-Star team with Russell Westbrook, Gordon Hayward, Draymond Green, Marc Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan, and Klay Thompson.
The seven reserves join starters Stephen Curry, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
Westbrook - who narrowly missed out being a starter - is in the midst of his best statistical season as a pro, accumulating 23 triple-doubles in 46 games.
After undergoing foot surgery last year, Gasol has bounced back with his best offensive season yet, averaging a career-high 20.6 points and 4.2 assists, while shooting 39.5 percent from deep.
While his Kings sit outside of a playoff spot, Cousins is once again putting up monster numbers for Sacramento, sitting fifth in the NBA in points per game and 10th in VORP.
Green and Thompson join teammates Curry and Durant as All-Stars, giving the Warriors four in this year's festivities.
Hayward and Jordan have been named All-Stars for the first time in their careers. Their inclusion means Defensive Player of the Year favorite Rudy Gobert will not be a member of this year's team.
The All-Star Game will tip off on Feb. 19 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
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