James Harden to Represent Houston Rockets in All-Star Game

Jan 23, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) smiles before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
As expected, Houston Rockets guard James Harden was named as a Western Conference All-Star reserve last night. In his first season as a Rocket, Harden is the fifth leading scorer in the NBA, at 25.8 points, while also averaging 5.4 assists. Since being acquired days before the season, Harden’s play has helped the Rockets defy expectations thus far, as Houston has become a legitimate playoff contender. With Houston being the host for this year’s All-Star Game, it should be a great sight to see Harden representing the home town team. The 62nd NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 17.
Here is the complete list of Western and Eastern Conference All-Stars, players in bold denote starters:
West:
Tony Parker – San Antonio Spurs
Russell Westbrook- Oklahoma City Thunder
James Harden- Houston Rockets
Tim Duncan- San Antonio Spurs
Zach Randolph- Memphis Grizzlies
LaMarcus Aldridge- Portland Trail Blazers
David Lee- Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant- Los Angeles Lakers
Dwight Howard- Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Paul- Los Angeles Clippers
Blake Griffin- Los Angeles Clippers
Kevin Durant- Oklahoma City Thunder
East:
Kyrie Irving- Cleveland Cavaliers
Paul George- Indiana Pacers
Jrue Holiday- Philadelphia 76ers
Tyson Chandler- New York Knicks
Joakim Noah- Chicago Bulls
Luol Deng- Chicago Bulls
Chris Bosh- Miami Heat
Lebron James- Miami Heat
Dwayne Wade- Miami Heat
Carmelo Anthony- New York Knicks
Kevin Garnett- Boston Celtics
Rajon Rondo- Boston Celtics