Who represented the Miami Heat at the 2018 NBA All Star Game?

Goran Dragic represented the Miami Heat at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. He was selected as a replacement for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, who was unable to play because of injury.

The game took place on February 18, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was the first NBA All-Star Game using the new captain-based format: LeBron James and Stephen Curry drafted players onto Team LeBron and Team Stephen instead of representing the Eastern and Western Conferences. Dragic joined Team LeBron.

Dragic’s selection was historically notable because it made him the first Slovenian player chosen for an NBA All-Star Game. It was also his first career All-Star appearance, coming during his sixth season with Miami and his tenth NBA season overall. He played 11 minutes and 28 seconds in the game, scoring 2 points and collecting 4 rebounds.

A common mix-up is Kevin Love, whose name appeared on the original roster before his injury replacement was announced. Another is confusing Dragic’s selection with the 2018 All-Star Game’s captains or starters; Dragic was a reserve replacement, not a starter. Team LeBron defeated Team Stephen 148–145.