NBA 2018-19: 3 Players who are going to make it to the All-Star Game

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game will happen at the Spectrum Center, Charlotte on February 17. It will be the second time that the format will not be Eastern Conference vs Western Conference. The game will be televised by TNT for a 16th straight year.

In the last year's All-Star Game, Team LeBron defeated Team Stephen, 148-145 and LeBron James took home the All-Star MVP award following his 29 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists double-double performance.

With this year's All-Star Game just over a month away, let us take a look at three players who are going to make it to the All-Star Game this year. Read on to find out.

#3 Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic has been phenomenal so far for the Dallas Mavericks

Stats: 19.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals on 43.6 % shooting

It appears as if Luka Doncic is in a league of his own as the European Sensation continues to give a hard time to the opposition defenders. The 19-year-old was sent to the Dallas Mavericks by the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Trae Young.

Even though the Mavericks are struggling in their playoff push, Doncic is giving them enough reasons to be excited about the future. Playing alongside experienced DeAndre Jordan, Harrison Barnes and other Mavericks, Doncic has been scoring effortlessly and showcasing a wide variety of moves from his arsenal.

After being named the Rookie of the Month for November, Doncic went on a tear this month. Last night, he scored career-high 34 points against Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans in the loss.

With such consistent performances night after night, Doncic is expected to become an All-Star only in his rookie season which is an achievement only few NBA legends have achieved.

#2 Paul George

Paul George was snubbed from the last year's All-Star Game but was named after Cousins went down

Stats: 26.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.2 steals on 45.2 % shooting

It was a shocker when Paul George was not named to the All-Star Game last year. His teammate, Russell Westbrook called it 'outrageous' that a player like George was not named to the All-Star Game.

Even though George was snubbed when the list was announced, he was named to the All-Star Game after Pelicans' center DeMarcus Cousins went down. However, the 5-time All-Star is a lock this year as he is currently playing the best basketball of his career,

Averaging career-high numbers, in the absence of Westbrook (injury), George led the Thunder to some crucial victories and has been his usual self so far this season. He also started making strong case for MVP and the opposition teams need to be wary of him in the playoffs.

#1 Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose's last All-Star appearance was in 2012

Stats: 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists on 48.6 % shooting

This should not come as a surprise because Derrick Rose has turned back the clock and is having a great season this year. Coming off the bench, Rose is averaging 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists on incredible 48.6 % shooting.

The biggest improvement has been his three-point shooting as Rose who never shot over 35 % from the long range is currently knocking them down at career-high 46.2 % from distance. The Chicago native, who is the youngest ever to win the MVP award, signed a one-year deal worth $2.1 million to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2018 offseason.

Rose's last All-Star appearance was in 2012 and after a six-year absence, he might make it to the All-Star Game this year. His standout performance of the season came against a team that waived him, Utah Jazz, where he scored career-high 50 points on a solid 19-for-31 shooting, including 4-for-7 from the three-point line.