32 years old! First career All-Star selection! The Clippers' traded All-Star guard

The full 2026 NBA All-Star lineup has been revealed.

Western starters: Doncic, Jokic, Curry, Wembanyama, and Alexander; reserves: Edwards, Chet, Murray, Booker, Avdija, Durant, and James.

Eastern starters: Giannis, Maxey, Brunson, Jalen Brown, and Cunningham; reserves: Mitchell, Towns, Jalen Johnson, Siakam, Powell, Barnes, and Duren.

This year's All-Star game will be held from February 13 to 15 Beijing time at the Clippers' new home, Intuit Dome, yet surprisingly, no one from the host team was selected...

So far, the Clippers hold a 23-25 record, ranking ninth in the West. During this period, Leonard averages 27.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2 steals per game, shooting 49.5%, 39.1%, and 92.1% in the three key percentages; Harden averages 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.3 steals, with shooting splits of 41.9%, 34.7%, and 90.1%.

Many are sympathizing with Leonard & Harden, as both have been performing impressively, and the Clippers’ record isn’t holding them back. Especially as the host team, how did neither make the All-Star roster?

Notably, Powell, who was traded from the Clippers to the Heat last offseason, made his first career All-Star appearance. This season, he is averaging 23 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 47.2% and 39.2% in two key percentages.

Powell: When we parted ways, we agreed to meet at the peak. Now I’m at my peak—where are you all?

Returning to his former team's home court as an All-Star is so cool, such a face-turning, triumphant comeback story.

Born on May 25, 1993, drafted 16th in the second round in 2015, this 32-year-old is a classic late bloomer reaching his career peak. With a current salary of $20.48 million expiring this season, he is highly likely to secure a lucrative new contract, enjoying both fame and fortune this year.

If the Clippers' management doesn’t throw a big celebration dinner soon, it would be really unfair to Powell.