Thornton has been in the league for nine years and finally is getting her chance to play in the exhibition game. She was selected in the expansion draft by Golden State last year from New York and has helped the expansion team get off to a good start.

For the first time in her eight-year WNBA career, former UConn women's basketball star Gabby Williams is an All-Star.

Seattle Storm guards Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams were announced as All-Star reserves and will join starter Nneka Ogwumike at the midseason showcase.