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.

Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Kayla Thornton and Gabby Williams earned their first All-Star selections as other members of the reserve unit

Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams were selected as WNBA All-Star reserves and will join teammate Nneka Ogwumike at the midseason showcase.