NBA fans were furious about Embiid, Lillard snubs

Andrew Joseph

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

The NBA announced its All-Star Game reserves for the East and West teams on Thursday, and as always, some players got snubbed.

76ers rookie Joel Embiid and Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard did not make the team. Embiid is having a historic rookie season, and may have had a date with Rihanna hinging on this vote. Lillard is averaging 26 points per game and hasn't made the All-Star team the past two seasons.

NBA fans were predictably upset with the coaches' voting decisions.

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