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What goes into WNBA All-Star ballot picks?

July 1, 2026 03:35 PM

Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby unpack their 2026 WNBA All-Star ballot picks, including their reasoning behind them, why A'ja Wilson is No. 1 and the case for Jess Shephard.

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