Starters announced

The 2016 NBA All-Star starters have been announced with Los Angeles Laker veteran Kobe Bryant make the line-up for the 18th time.

Bryant go almost 1.9 million votes to get into the line-up alongside Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, Thunder swingman Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs wing Kawhi Leonard in the Western Conference starting line-up.

Curry, the reigning NBA MVP, received the second-most votes with 1.6 million and will make his third straight All-Star start.

For the Eastern Conference starters, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is on the starting line-up alongside Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and Dwayne Wade.

James was the top fan choice for the East team with 1.1 million votes.

This year's game will be played in Toronto, where Curry's father, Dell, finished his career.

Eastern Conference starting lineup

Guard:Dwyane WadeGuard: Kyle LowryFront Court: LeBron JamesFront Court: Paul GeorgeFront Court:Carmelo Anthony

Western Conference starting lineup

Guard: Stephen CurryGuard: Russell WestbrookFront Court: Kobe BryantFront Court: Kevin DurantFront Court: Kawhi Leonard