The NBA unveiled the three finalists for each of its seven major individual awards for the 2023-24 regular season Sunday night.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James by nearly 7,500 votes after the first 12 days of the All-Star fan vote.
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas said he'll be use being passed over as an All-Star starter as motivation.
Thunder star Russell Westbrook was left out in the loaded West All-Star starting lineup, while Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis got the nod.
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas will miss Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors with a groin injury.
PG Isaiah Thomas, who has been suffering from a groin strain, was sent home from the Celtics' road trip to treat his injury.