Cleveland fans are bracing for another season with multiple All-Stars, and the latest SB Nation Reacts survey says that expectation is widespread.
Nearly 60% of voters picked the Cavaliers to send two players to the All-Star Game next season. Another 21% went even further, saying three or more Cavs will get the nod. On the other end, 20% of fans believe Cleveland will have just one All-Star, while 2% predicted none at all.
If the optimistic crowd is right, it would mark the third time this decade that Cleveland has had more than one player in the All-Star Game. Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland both made it in 2021, and Donovan Mitchell was joined by Garland and Evan Mobley in the 2025 season.
Mitchell is the obvious starting point. He has been an All-Star every season since arriving in Cleveland, and most fans seem to view him as a lock again. The bigger question is who joins him.
The most popular answers from the fan base appear to be Mobley, Allen, or James Harden. One comment even floated Sam Merrill as a dark-horse pick, though that idea seems a bit far-fetched.
Mobley feels like the cleanest bet. The former DPOY finished last season playing at an All-Star level over the second half, and the formula is simple: stay healthy, stay confident, and keep building on a game that already includes elite defense and a growing offensive package.
Harden also fits the conversation. His resume carries real weight, and that kind of reputation can help when voters are deciding whether to send him back. If he’s productive again, he has a strong case for his 12th All-Star appearance.
Allen is more of a long shot, though injuries could create an opening. Peyton Watson was also mentioned, but he would need a massive jump to get into the discussion.
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