WNBA All-Star Media Ballot: SB Nation writer casts votes for 10 starters

WNBA All-Star voting is underway, with media members voting for four backcourt and six frontcourt players. The ten starters will be determined by fan vote (50%), media vote (25%), and player vote (25%). Additionally, 12 reserves will be selected by WNBA head coaches, who cannot vote for their own players. Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) and Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) were announced as the two leading fan vote-getters.

The author, submitting a media ballot for the first time, acknowledges the difficulty of omitting deserving players. Their selections were finalized on June 26th, before voting closed, meaning recent games were not considered.

Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), despite recent struggles and injuries (quad, groin), is highlighted as one of the league's top playmakers, averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals. Her play is seen as critical to the Fever's success.

Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) is having another All-Star season, averaging career-highs of 18.6 points and 1.5 steals, alongside 5.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds. Although her three-point shooting has dipped to 32.8% (from 44.8% in 2023), she compensates by attempting a career-high 4.8 free throws per game and shooting 93.1% from the line.

Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream) is recognized for making a massive leap this season, becoming the league's fifth-leading scorer (19.5 points per game) and key to the Dream's top-four seed. She is shooting efficiently (46.9% FG, 42.4% 3PT) and also contributing 4.1 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game.