Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is about to earn his fourth all-star selection. (Abbie Parr/AP)
The NBA’s byzantine all-star selection process was simplified in a crucial way this season: Positions no longer matter.
In past years, the 12 players named from each conference were composed of two backcourt starters, three frontcourt starters, two backcourt reserves, three frontcourt reserves and two “wild card” selections. This year, anything goes.