NBA All-Star voting season is upon us!Tipping off on Christmas Day, fans can now

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NBA All-Star voting season is upon us!Tipping off on Christmas Day, fans can now vote for who they think should start in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland.While multi-time All-Stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo are sure to be honored once again, what about the players who have never been selected to the All-Star Game?MORE: There are more than a few players in each conference who are worthy of your consideration. Take a look at the potential first-time All-Stars below.NBALeaguePa s: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)Eastern ConferenceJarrett Allen, Cleveland CavaliersStats:16.8 PTS, 10.8 REB, 2.0 AST, 1.4 BLK, 70.2% FGAllen is having a remarkable season, playing a huge role in the Cavaliers' surprising succe s.Averaging career-highs in points per game, rebounds per game and field goal percentage, Allen has proved his worth as a cornerstone of Cleveland's franchise. Alongside rookie star Evan Mobley, he anchors the league's second-best defense a major improvement after the Cavaliers finished with the 25th-ranked defense last season.Allen will be competing with his teammate, Darius Garland, to Sheldon Rankins Jersey represent the host city at the All-Star Game. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte HornetsStats:19.7PTS, 8.0 AST, 7.4REB, 1.9 STL, 39.2% 3PTBall has been the catalyst of a quality start to the season in Charlotte, looking like every bit of an All-Star caliber player. He has upped his averages in points, a sists, rebounds, steals and 3-point percentage after winning Rookie of the Year, truly making that leap from young phenom to a star.He is one of two players in the league this season joining Dejounte Murray, who is also on this Ty Johnson Jersey list to average at least 15 points, eight a sists, seven rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.MORE: Darius Garland, Cleveland CavaliersStats:19.5PTS, 7.3 AST, 3.0 REB, 1.4 STL, 47.9% FG, 38.4% 3PTAllen certainly deserves credit for Cleveland's surprising start to the year, but Garland is the engine that makes the Cavaliers run. The third-year player is making a strong case to be the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year, averaging career-highs in every major statistical category.Nearly posting 20 points with over seven a sists a night, Garland has proved he is one of the most prolific playmakers in the NBA today.If the Cavaliers only got one All-Star, Garland would have my vote.Fred VanVleet, Toronto RaptorsStats:20.1 PTS, 6.7 AST, 5.1 REB, 1.6 STL, 39.7% 3PTVanVleet's season isn't getting as much attention as it deserves.Filling the void Kyle Lowry left behind as the greatest player in Raptors franchise history, VanVleet has stepped up to the challenge and succeeded in a big way. He's averaging career-highs in points, a sists and rebounds, but most importantly, he's scoring at the highest efficiency of his career. Shooting 43 Alijah Vera-Tucker Jersey .4 percent from the field is a major upgrade over his sub-40 percent shooting last year, and his 39.7 percent shooting from 3 is the best mark of his career since 2017-18.The kicker? He's more than doubled his number of attempts since then.On top of that, VanVleet has established himself as one of the best perimeter defenders in the league at the guard position, taking on the toughest perimeter matchup each night. The Raptors may not get an All-Star bid, but if they do, it would be VanVleet. Western ConferenceDeandre Ayton, Phoenix SunsStats:17.0 PTS, 11.1 REB, 1.6 AST, 62.6% FGAyton is having an All-Star-worthy season, but will the Suns get three All-Stars? Chris Paul and Devin Booker will almost certainly be locks. If the Suns have the best record in the NBA, they could get a third.Ayton is averaging a double-double with career-best marks of 17.0 C.J. Mosley Jersey points and 11.1 rebounds per game. He's been a valuable rim protector and takes on all the tough defensive a signments in the Western Conference, from Nikola Jokic to Anthony Davis toRudy Gobert and more.The former No. 1 overall pick has a case.Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesStats:22.1 PTS, 5.8 REB, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STLSpeaking of No. 1 overall picks, second-year guard Edwards is making a strong case for himself, too.Edwards is a walking highlight reel and has the Timberwolves in the playoff hunt to this point. He's improved in every statistical category from his rookie season,and he's made strides on the defensive end, really rounding out his game.Minnesota likely won't have a good enough record to get two All-Stars, but if it does get one, Edwards will be competing with Karl-Anthony Towns for that spot.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderStats:22.7PTS, 5.2 AST, 4.8 REB, 0.9STLGilgeous-Alexander has made the most of a rebuilding situation in Oklahoma City, proving he istheguy to build around for the future. He hasn't been as efficient as he was last year, but Gilgeous-Alexander has beenclutch this season with a few game-winners and plenty of game-sealing shots.The Thunder may not have the record to get an All-Star, but Gilgeous-Alexander has as good of an argument as anyone on this list to make his Tim Ward Jersey first All-Star appearance. Ja Morant, Memphis GrizzliesStats:23.7PTS, 6.8AST, 5.5 REB, 1.5 STL, 47.8% FGMorant was in early-season MVP conversations with the way he came out of the gate. Averaging career-highs in every major statistical category, Morant looks the part of an All-Star. He has the Grizzlies sitting comfortably in the playoff picture in the West and with one of the best records in the conference, they will almost certainly get an All-Star bid.It's safe to a sume Morant will be the one.Dejounte Murray, San Antonio SpursStats:17.8 PTS, 8.8 AST, 8.4 REB, 2.0 STLMurray has been unfathomably terrific for the Spurs, looking like a leadcandidate for Most Improved Player of the Year. With averages over 15 points, eight rebounds, eight a sists and two steals per game, he joins averyexclusive listalongside Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson as the only players in NBA history to achieve that feat. Murray is also tied with Nikola Jokic for the second-most triple-doubles in the NBA this season with six.It will be interesting to see if the Spurs get an All-Star bid, but Murray certainly deserves one.