NBA All-Star Game 2020: Listing the 10 first time All-Stars

With the NBA All-Star Weekend in full swing, there have been a lot of talks on who deserves a spot and who doesn't. With LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo being the captains of the two sides, the usual suspects followed.

The young blood selected for the All-Star game will have the opportunity to showcase their talent to the world. The likes of Domantas Sabonis and Brandon Ingram will be under the spotlight, and their performance coupled with the superstars' showings will make for good viewing.

There are 10 first-time selections in the All-Star Game, the most since 2002. Here, we look at the 10 young prospects that are making their All-Star debut this weekend.

#1 Brandon Ingram

Brandon Ingram has been sensational for the New Orleans Pelicans this campaign

Brandon Ingram has frequently drawn comparison with Kevin Durant, and now we know why. The forward is averaging nearly 25 points per game, grabbing 6.4 rebounds while shooting 40% from beyond the arc.

Coming in on the back of a career-threatening blood clot problem, the youngster's meteoric rise has been nothing short of spectacular. After being deemed not good enough for the Lakers, Ingram has answered the critics back in the best way possible.

#2 Devin Booker

After years of consistent, top-notch performances, Devin Booker has finally been awarded an All-Star selection. Replacing the injured Damian Lillard, Booker's initial exclusion drew a lot of criticism from fans and players.

Currently averaging 26.4 points, 6.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 36% from the range, the guard will be looking to lead the Phoenix Suns to a playoff spot for the first time since 2010.

#3 Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic is leading the way for the Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic continues to build on his impressive Rookie of the Year season as he looks to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a playoff appearance. With the addition of Kristaps Porzingis, the Mavericks are having a terrific season.

Doncic is averaging 28.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists this term while shooting nearly 47% from the field. The guard has been racking up triple-doubles at will, and is nearly averaging one for the season.

#4 Pascal Siakam

The Most Improved Player of the Year from last season is arguably the most improved this year as well. That's how terrific Pascal Siakam's season has been.

Averaging 23.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while shooting 36.2% from the range, the forward is guiding the Toronto Raptors to another great regular season, with the potential to make a deep run in the playoffs. With Kawhi Leonard now in LA, Siakam is the main man for the Raptors.

#5 Trae Young

Trae Young's range is something to behold

Atlanta Hawk's superstar Trae Young deservedly makes the cut for the All-Star Game. The guard is averaging 29.7 points and 9.2 assists per game while shooting nearly 37% from the 3-point range.

Young is also proving to be a clutch performer as he continues to drain baskets from range. With such a lethal and fast-paced game, Young has always been destined to be an all-star - and now he is one.

#6 Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell in action for the Utah Jazz

Donovan Mitchell is having an outstanding third year for the Utah Jazz. The guard is averaging 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists this campaign while shooting 36.3% from range and nearly 46% from the field.

With Mitchell leading the pack, the Jazz have caused quite a few upsets and will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Since nearly losing out to Ben Simmons for the Rookie of the Year in 2018, Mitchell hasn't looked back. Yet to experience a non-playoff season, the expectations from the guard are high among the basketball fraternity - which speaks volumes of a guy who's only 23 and in his third season.

Forming a formidable partnership with Rudy Gobert, Mitchell has led the Jazz to a 36-18 record and fourth place standing in the Western Conference.

#7 Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert's defensive presence continues to be a massive boost for the Utah Jazz

Arguably the Defensive Player of the Year once again, Rudy Gobert is one of the best centers in the league. His defensive prowess continues to be unmatched by any opposition center.

Averaging 15.6 points and 14.6 rebounds per game this campaign while shooting nearly 69% from the field, Gobert along with Donovan Mitchell are the two pillars that the Jazz are building on.

Gobert is so good defensively that the Jazz have designed their entire defensive schemes around the french big man, using his length to terrorize the opposition's offensive players.

#8 Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum in action for the Boston Celtics

After finishing third in the Rookie of the Year voting, Jayson Tatum went on to have a brilliant postseason which nearly resulted in an NBA Finals appearance for the Celtics. However, with the return of Kyrie Irving last year, his development was halted.

This season though, Tatum has been at his brilliant best once again. With the addition of Kemba Walker, Tatum is playing at a career-high level, which has earned him an All-Star selection.

Averaging 22.4 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc, Tatum is leading the way for the Boston Celtics and will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.

#9 Domantas Sabonis

Domantas Sabonis is having a terrific year for the Indiana Pacers. The forward is leading the team in scoring and rebounding. He is also sixth in the league in rebounding and third in double-doubles (38).

Sabonis is averaging 18.3 points and 12.5 rebounds per game this term while shooting 54.1% from the field.

In his fourth season with the Pacers, Sabonis has been one of the leading big men for the team for a while. His exploits this season have finally merited him an All-Star selection.

#10 Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo is one of the leading men for the Miami Heat

Averaging 15.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists, Bam Adebayo is propelling the Miami Heat to a playoff appearance. While shooting nearly 58% from the field, Adebayo's defensive ability is one of his major strengths.

His athleticism has never been in question, nor has his mentality. Victorious at the All-Star Skills Challenge, Bam brings a unique versatility and a wide range of adroitness to his franchise.

With the Miami Heat surprising a lot of people this season, the team will be looking to make a deep run during the postseason. And they need Adebayo at his absolute best to stand a chance for that.