In a Surprising Twist, Maxey's All-Star Bid Hangs by a Thread as Brunson Takes the Lead in Eastern Conference Voting
The latest developments in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game voting have left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads. Tyrese Maxey, the talented guard from the Philadelphia 76ers, has dropped to third place among Eastern Conference players, mere 7,500 votes behind Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks.
Maxey's total of 1,908,978 votes still ranks him fifth among all NBA players, but his once-solid footing on top of the conference leaderboard now teeters precariously. The narrow margin between Maxey and Brunson raises questions about the voting dynamics at play, as fans are now weighing in with their final say.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid remains the only other Sixer to crack the top 20 in Eastern Conference player voting, solidifying his status as a perennial All-Star candidate. However, this latest update serves as a reminder that nothing is ever guaranteed in the world of NBA basketball.
As fans continue to cast their ballots through January 14, one thing is clear: Maxey's All-Star spot hangs precariously in the balance. With Brunson pulling ahead by such a small margin, it's anyone's game until the final buzzer sounds. Will Maxey be able to regain his footing and secure a starting spot in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game? Only time will tell.
The latest developments in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game voting have left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads. Tyrese Maxey, the talented guard from the Philadelphia 76ers, has dropped to third place among Eastern Conference players, mere 7,500 votes behind Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks.
Maxey's total of 1,908,978 votes still ranks him fifth among all NBA players, but his once-solid footing on top of the conference leaderboard now teeters precariously. The narrow margin between Maxey and Brunson raises questions about the voting dynamics at play, as fans are now weighing in with their final say.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid remains the only other Sixer to crack the top 20 in Eastern Conference player voting, solidifying his status as a perennial All-Star candidate. However, this latest update serves as a reminder that nothing is ever guaranteed in the world of NBA basketball.
As fans continue to cast their ballots through January 14, one thing is clear: Maxey's All-Star spot hangs precariously in the balance. With Brunson pulling ahead by such a small margin, it's anyone's game until the final buzzer sounds. Will Maxey be able to regain his footing and secure a starting spot in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game? Only time will tell.
I mean, maxey was always my guy but i guess jalen brunson is bringing the heat 
this close margin is crazy though, you feel me? it's like one vote could change everything 
gotta see how this plays out in the next week or so. hope maxey can get his game face back on and snatch that all-star spot 
! Brunson just pulled ahead of Maxey by 7,500 votes?! That's like, tiny margin, you know? I'm low-key freaking out for Tyrese over here 
. He's still got the skills to make it in, but this vote thing is getting crazy 
. Can we get some clarification on how this voting works? Are fans just randomly casting their votes or is there a system in place? 
#NBAAllStarGame #VotingDrama #TyreseMaxey
... I mean, 7,500 votes is crazy! That's like, a whole lotta basketball fan love 
... But you know what? It's still early days and anything can happen 
... Maybe Maxey'll pull it off or maybe Brunson will keep on truckin' 
... Either way, I'm hyped for the final buzzer to see who comes out on top! ⏱
meanwhile joi embiid being his usual awesome self keeping up the sixers rep 
Tyrese Maxey's chances of making it to the 2026 NBA All-Star game are literally on thin ice now 
. We need some kind of voter ID system for this sorta thing to ensure everything stays on the up & up 
. I mean, what changed? Did his game performance suddenly tank or something? And now it's anyone's guess if he'll make the cut 
!
. And don't even get me started on the laggy voting process – I swear, sometimes it takes forever to submit a vote 
. Can't we just have a more streamlined system? 
. I think he's still an amazing player, but maybe fans are getting a little too caught up in the drama of it all. Jalen Brunson is definitely having a strong season 
, but let's not forget about the rest of the conference players who could be snubbed if Maxey doesn't get his act together 
.