After leaving the Pistons, Rick Carlisle was enjoying a new era of success and was considered highly likely to win Coach of the Year. Now, he had become the head coach of the Eastern Conference Team.
Little O'Neal was selected as the starting power forward.
Five days after voting closed, Ron Artest was named to the All-Star reserve roster.
And with that, the full All-Star rosters were officially announced.
The Eastern Conference Team's starting lineup was: Su Xi, Iverson, Carter, Little O'Neal, and Ben Wallace. The reserves were: Tracy McGrady, Jason Kidd, Baron Davis, Michael Redd, Paul Pierce, Ron Artest, and Kenyon Martin.
The Western Conference Team's starting lineup was: Francis, Kobe, Garnett, Duncan, and Yao Ming. The reserves were: Ray Allen, Sam Cassell, Andre Kirilenko, Dirk Nowitzki, Peja Stojakovic, Brad Miller, and Shaquille O'Neal.
Both rosters were stacked, overflowing with talent.
