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“Jarrett Allen is on pace to become only the 4th player in history to achieve a special feat. Much deserved selection”: NBA Twitter reacts as the Cavs big man gets named as the All-Star replacement for James Harden

Advait Jajodia
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“Jarrett Allen is on pace to become only the 4th player in history to achieve a special feat. Much deserved selection”: NBA Twitter reacts as the Cavs big man gets named as the All-Star replacement for James Harden

The league named Jarrett Allen as the injury replacement for James Harden on Team LeBron at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

Ever since LeBron James parted ways with the Cavs, the organization has been a lottery team, failing to advance into the postseason. However, this year, the city of Cleveland will see not one but two of their players suiting up for the prestigious All-Star Game.

With James Harden sitting out with injuries, the league named Jarrett Allen as the replacement to join his teammate Darius Garland on Team LeBron at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

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Garland and Allen getting selected, mark the 10th time in franchise history that at least 2 Cavs will be playing in the All-Star Game.

NBA Twitter reacts as Jarrett Allen is named James Harden’s All-Star replacement

As soon as the league broke the news, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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In the midst of the best season of his career, Allen has been putting up career highs in points, (16.2), rebounds (11.1), assists (1.8), steals (0.76), and minutes (32.6). The 6-foot-11 is a huge reason why the Cavaliers have an incredible 35-22 record so far.

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Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.

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