In the first batch of All-Star Ballot votes tabulated, Rockets' Center Yao Ming "leads all players with 881,223 votes", while Heat Center Shaquille O?Neal ?leads all Eastern Conference players with 854,930 votes?. Kings' Center Brad Miller (130,824), and Piston's Center Ben Wallace (266,891) are close behind for the West, and East respectively.

The Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett (751,586), and the Raptor's Vince Carter (619,959) lead the way respectively for the Forward spot in the West, and East. They're followed close behind by the Magic's Grant Hill (552,328), and the Spurs' Tim Duncan (570,090) for the West and East respectively.

Yao's Houston teammate Tracy McGrady (680,373), and the Cavalier?s LeBron James (557,538) lead the way for Guards in the West and East Respectively. They're followed close behind by the Laker's Kobe Bryant (673,665), and the 76's Allen Iverson (521,245) for the West and East respectively.