Nash still trails McGrady in All-Star voting

In the fourth returns of 2010 NBA All-Star balloting, Phoenix Suns star Amar'e Stoudemire holds a comfortable lead at center and Steve Nash continues to trail Tracy McGrady at guard.

In the Western Conference, Stoudemire (1,304,470) is the leading vote-getter among centers, followed by the Lakers' Andrew Bynum (743,182).

For the two starting guard spots, Nash (744,250) trails the Lakers' Kobe Bryant (1,793,782) and the Rockets' Tracy McGrady (746,625).

The Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony leads forwards in the West (1,568,259) with the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (826,130) second.

In the Eastern Conference, Miami's Dwyane Wade leads at guard (1,719,359) followed by the 76ers' Allen Iverson (930,713). Iverson's votes on the Western Conference ballots count towards the Eastern Conference guards due to his signing with Philadelphia on Dec. 3. Cavaliers star LeBron James leads the forwards with 1,769,287 votes, followed by the Celtics' Kevin Garnett (1,467,365). The Magic's Dwight Howard leads all centers with 1,681,897 votes; the Cavaliers' O'Neal is second (609,486).

This is the final balloting update leading up to the announcement of the All-Star starters on Jan. 21 televised on TNT.

Following the starting lineup announcement, the head coaches in each conference will vote to determine the remaining All-Stars in their respective conference, which will be announced Jan. 28 on TNT.

The 2010 NBA All-Star Game will be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before an expected crowd of more than 80,000 on Feb. 14.

Fans can cast votes at NBA arenas, at NBA.com and through mobile phones by texting the player's last name to 6-9-6-2-2 (M-Y-N-B-A). Paper balloting will continue through Jan. 10, while wireless and online voting will conclude Jan. 18.

2010 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING WESTERN CONFERENCE

Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,793,782; Tracy McGrady (Hou) 746,625; Steve Nash (Pho) 744,250; Chris Paul (NO) 701,417; Aaron Brooks (Hou) 443,369; Jason Kidd (Dal) 429,720; Chauncey Billups (Den) 310,281; Deron Williams (Utah) 285,185; Manu Ginobili (SA) 261,107; Brandon Roy (Por) 257,231; Tony Parker (SA) 248,951.

Forwards: Carmelo Anthony (Den) 1,568,259; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 826,130; Tim Duncan (SA) 776,225; Pau Gasol (LAL) 754,070; Kevin Durant (OKC) 556,847; Trevor Ariza (Hou) 504,725; Luis Scola (Hou) 437,944; Shawn Marion (Dal) 295,310; Ron Artest (LAL) 266,554; Lamar Odom (LAL) 194,567; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 177,663.

Centers: Amar'e Stoudemire (Pho) 1,304,470; Andrew Bynum (LAL) 743,182; Nene (Den) 261,295; Marc Gasol (Mem) 217,675; Antonio McDyess (SA) 157,346; Al Jefferson (Min) 146,773; Greg Oden (Por) 136,388; Marcus Camby (LAC) 121,981; Andris Biedrins (GS) 102,095; Mehmet Okur (Utah) 96,897; Emeka Okafor (NO) 94,685; Spencer Hawes (Sac) 31,767.

2010 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING EASTERN CONFERENCE

Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 1,719,359; Allen Iverson (Phi) 930,713; Vince Carter (Orl) 745,581; Ray Allen (Bos) 510,885; Gilbert Arenas (Was) 445,473; Derrick Rose (Chi) 385,829; Joe Johnson (Atl) 329,100; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 269,566; Jose Calderon (Tor) 157,354; Mike Bibby (Atl) 155,078.

Forwards: LeBron James (Clev) 1,769,287; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 1,467,365; Chris Bosh (Tor) 724,317; Paul Pierce (Bos) 366,234; Josh Smith (Atl) 334,338; Andre Iguodala (Phi) 228,343; Danny Granger (Ind) 213,371; Michael Beasley (Mia) 188,552; Rashard Lewis (Orl) 151,717; Hedo Turkoglu (Tor) 133,445; Caron Butler (Was) 110,003.

Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 1,681,897; Shaquille O'Neal (Cle) 609,486; Al Horford (Atl) 178,360; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 168,684; Brook Lopez (NJ) 154,362; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 143,545; Jermaine O'Neal (Mia) 111,065; Rasheed Wallace (Bos) 87,590; Kendrick Perkins (Bos) 56,598; Samuel Dalembert (Phi) 53,880; Tyson Chandler (Cha) 44,279; Brad Miller (Chi) 40,182.