PORTLAND, OR (KPTV/AP) -
After what many thought was a snub last year, LaMarcus Aldridge is finally an All-Star.
The Trail Blazers forward earned his spot on the Western Conference team by vote of the conference's coaches. The All-Star starters were selected by vote of the fans and were announced last week.
Aldridge, who is in his sixth season, is averaging 23.3 points and 8.5 rebounds this season.
He becomes the 15th All-Star in franchise history. Brandon Roy, who retired before the start of the season, was the last Trail Blazer to make the team when he was selected for the third time in 2010.
The All-Star game will be played on Feb. 26 in Orlando.
"LaMarcus has distinguished himself as one of the top players in the NBA, and this is an honor well-deserved," said Trail Blazers President Larry Miller. "I'll speak for the organization and our fans to say we are thrilled to have LaMarcus represent Portland at All-Star Weekend in Orlando and couldn't be prouder of what he's done for the team."
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