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Making an All-Star appearance is a testament to an NBA player's abilities. While having the most All-Star selections does not guarantee championships, a lineup filled with elite talent certainly stands a chance.
The 2006-07 Miami Heat had 39 All-Star selections but were swept in the first round of the 2007 NBA playoffs. Regardless, we have seen a few teams dominate the NBA simply because of the caliber of players they have on their roster.
The concept of superteams has gotten more rampant in recent times. This is why most of the teams on this list are 21st-century teams. As things stand, not much can be done by the NBA to prevent a team from bringing together several All-Stars as long as they have the cap space to pull it off.
Without further ado, here are the top five teams with the most All-Star selections in NBA history.
#5 1977-78 Boston Celtics - 42 NBA All-Star selections
The 1977-78 Boston Celtics team will go down in NBA history as the worst team with the most All-Star selections. They failed to make the 1978 playoffs after a dismal 32-50 run in the regular season.
Seven players from the 1977-78 Celtics roster made up the 42 total All-Star appearances. The team was led by the great John Havlicek, who had 13 All-Star appearances at the time. Dave Bing, Dave Cowens and Jo Jo White all had seven selections each.
Despite their stacked roster, they failed to assert their dominance in the NBA, as age and overall chemistry played a role in their dreadful 1978-89 campaign.
#4 2011-12 Boston Celtics - 43 NBA All-Star selections
The Boston Celtics are tied with the LA Lakers as the teams with the most championships (17). Although all but one of their NBA championships came before the 21st century, the Celtics attempted to put together elite talent on several occasions to ensure playoff success.
The Boston Celtics had 43 All-Star selections in the 2011-12 NBA season, all of whom failed to bring another championship to TD Garden.
The Celtics' big three back then - Kevin Garnett (14), Ray Allen (10), and Paul Pierce (10) - accounted for 34 All-Star selections. Jermaine O'Neal (6) and Rajon Rondo (3) were also part of the 2011-12 team.
Defense was the main identity of the 2011-12 Boston Celtics team. Even though all their superstars were in their mid-30s, the team had enough fuel to reach the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the eventual NBA champions - the Miami Heat.
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#3 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets - 44 NBA All-Star selections
The Brooklyn Nets created a superteam in the 2020-21 NBA season but fell short of glory after losing the Eastern Conference semi-finals to the Milwaukee Bucks.
To remedy their defensive mishaps and lack of depth, they acquired four-time All-Star Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge, who have made seven All-Star appearances.
These acquisitions have created a Nets team that currently houses 44 All-Star selections. The Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden made up for 27 All-Star appearances, but with their new signings, they stand at 44.
It will be interesting to see how their 2021-22 NBA season unfolds as they are the early favorites to reach the NBA Finals from the East.
#2 2010-11 Boston Celtics - 56 NBA All-Star selections
The Boston Celtics were vibrantly chasing another NBA championship in the 2010-11 season and opted to sign Shaquille O'Neal to help their cause. While Big Shaq remains a threat in the paint even to this day, the 38-year-old was past his prime.
Regardless, the Celtics added the 15-time All-Star to their roster to partner with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo. Unfortunately, it was more of the same as they failed to reach the NBA Finals, this time losing to the Miami Heat in the conference semi-finals.
#1 2021-22 LA Lakers - 60 NBA All-Star selections
The LA Lakers have had a busy 2021 NBA offseason, headlined by the acquisition of Russell Westbrook. They will head into the new season as one of the strongest teams ever, with 60 All-Star selections. This will be the first time that a team will have 60 All-Star selections in the league.
There is no standard to compare the Lakers to as no one is sure how having this many All-Star selections will pan out. It will boil down to every player keeping their egos in check and playing their positions for the betterment of the team.
Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo have always played on opposite sides and constantly jaw at each other during games. Now that both players will be playing on the same side following the Lakers' acquisition of Rondo, it will be exciting to see how both players handle themselves.
LeBron James has made All-Star appearances every year in his 18-year NBA career, except during his rookie season. He will play alongside Carmelo Anthony (10 All-Star appearances), Russell Westbrook (9), Anthony Davis (8), Dwight Howard (8), Rajon Rondo (4), Marc Gasol (3), and DeAndre Jordan (1).
The LA Lakers are the favorites to reach the NBA Finals from the West. If the Lakers and the Nets successfully make it to the finals, we will be treated to the most iconic NBA Finals series in league history.
