Goran Dragic Replaces Kevin Love In All-Star Game

Feb 1, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:23 am

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 19: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat looks down the court against the Brook...

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 19: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat looks down the court against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on January 19, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has been selected as an injury replacement for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, who will miss the next 6-8 weeks with a broken left hand.

This will be Dragic’s first ever All-Star appearance in his 10-year NBA career.

This season, Dragic is averaging team highs in points (17.0) and assists (4.8), and is shooting 43.7 percent from the field.

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