LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two leading vote-getters for the NBA All Star Game, made their roster picks for the mid-season classic on Sunday, February 17th.

After a rule change prior to the 2017-18 season, the top vote-getters from the two conferences now select their teams in a sort of “fantasy draft,” as opposed to what was once a game between the top stars from each conference.

LeBron James had the first pick in the draft, and he chose Warriors forward Kevin Durant with this pick. Here’s the complete roster of his squad.

• LeBron James, Lakers
• Kevin Durant, Warriors
• Kyrie Irving, Celtics
• Kawhi Leonard, Raptors
• James Harden, Rockets
• Anthony Davis, Pelicans
• Klay Thompson, Warriors
• Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers
• Ben Simmons, 76ers
• LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs
• Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves
• Bradley Beal, Wizards
• Dwyane Wade, Heat

On the other side, Giannis selected Warriors guard Steph Curry with his first overall pick. Here’s a look at his entire roster.

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
• Steph Curry, Warriors
• Joel Embiid, 76ers
• Paul George, Thunder
• Kemba Walker, Hornets
• Khris Middleton, Bucks
• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
• Russell Westbrook, Thunder
• Blake Griffin, Pistons
• D’Angelo Russell, Lakers
• Nikola Vucevic, Magic
• Kyle Lowry, Raptors
• Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks

The game will take place on Sunday, February 17th at 8:00 pm Eastern Time at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already thinking about a strategy for the upcoming All-Star Game Draft. Antetokounmpo, who was named the captain after getting the highest number of fan votes in Eastern Conference, recently told reporters that he might select Golden State Warriors’ guard Steph Curry with his first pick.

“I might pick Steph because he picked me first last year, so I have to return the favor,” – said Antetokounmpo on Monday night. “After that, I think it is going to be random.”

The 24-year-old also discussed several other aspects of his draft strategy, saying that he intends to make a list of all players he wants to be on his team before the draft. He added that he will put an emphasis on drafting his Bucks’ teammate Khris Middleton and players who are having their first All-Star appearance.

“I am going to try to make a team that is going to play hard,” – Antetokounmpo explained. “I think I am going to go with the young players.”

NBA All-Star Game will keep the format from the last year with two top fan votes getters in each conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo from East and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James from West, being named captains and given an opportunity to draft their team from a pool of All-Star starters and reserves. This year’s draft will take place on n February 7th and will be broadcast live on television.

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The NBA All-Star Game team captains LeBron James and Stephen Curry picked out their teams and it looks like we are in for a treat. James took Kevin Durant, and surprisingly he also drafted Kyrie Irving, his former teammate from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry, on the other hand, picked up the league’s leading scorers, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

As you may know, the NBA changed the format of the All-Star game this year, naming James and Curry, top vote-getters in their conferences, captains and allowing them to draft a team from a poll of starters and reserves. Unfortunately, the draft wasn’t televised and was held in private via conference call. It is believed that NBA did this in order not to hurt players’ feelings.

“The fans should have been a part of this for sure and everybody who loves the game,” – said James about the league’s decision not to televise the draft. “But it’s the first year and I think it’s going to be pretty cool going into the future.“

LeBron James got the highest number of votes and was awarded the first overall pick when drafting starters, while Stephen Curry got to pick first from the reserves poll.

You can check out both LeBron James’ and Stephen Curry’s teams below.

Team LeBron: LaMarcus Aldridge, Bradley Beal, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Victor Oladipo, Kristaps Porzingis, John Wall, Russell Westbrook

Team Stephen: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, James Harden, Al Horford, Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, Klay Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns

The 2018 NBA All-Star Game will take place on February 18, 2018, and will be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two leading vote-getters for the NBA All Star Game, made their roster picks for the mid-season classic on Sunday, February 17th.

After a rule change prior to the 2017-18 season, the top vote-getters from the two conferences now select their teams in a sort of “fantasy draft,” as opposed to what was once a game between the top stars from each conference.

LeBron James had the first pick in the draft, and he chose Warriors forward Kevin Durant with this pick. Here’s the complete roster of his squad.

• LeBron James, Lakers
• Kevin Durant, Warriors
• Kyrie Irving, Celtics
• Kawhi Leonard, Raptors
• James Harden, Rockets
• Anthony Davis, Pelicans
• Klay Thompson, Warriors
• Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers
• Ben Simmons, 76ers
• LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs
• Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves
• Bradley Beal, Wizards
• Dwyane Wade, Heat

On the other side, Giannis selected Warriors guard Steph Curry with his first overall pick. Here’s a look at his entire roster.

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
• Steph Curry, Warriors
• Joel Embiid, 76ers
• Paul George, Thunder
• Kemba Walker, Hornets
• Khris Middleton, Bucks
• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
• Russell Westbrook, Thunder
• Blake Griffin, Pistons
• D’Angelo Russell, Lakers
• Nikola Vucevic, Magic
• Kyle Lowry, Raptors
• Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks

The game will take place on Sunday, February 17th at 8:00 pm Eastern Time at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already thinking about a strategy for the upcoming All-Star Game Draft. Antetokounmpo, who was named the captain after getting the highest number of fan votes in Eastern Conference, recently told reporters that he might select Golden State Warriors’ guard Steph Curry with his first pick.

“I might pick Steph because he picked me first last year, so I have to return the favor,” – said Antetokounmpo on Monday night. “After that, I think it is going to be random.”

The 24-year-old also discussed several other aspects of his draft strategy, saying that he intends to make a list of all players he wants to be on his team before the draft. He added that he will put an emphasis on drafting his Bucks’ teammate Khris Middleton and players who are having their first All-Star appearance.

“I am going to try to make a team that is going to play hard,” – Antetokounmpo explained. “I think I am going to go with the young players.”

NBA All-Star Game will keep the format from the last year with two top fan votes getters in each conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo from East and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James from West, being named captains and given an opportunity to draft their team from a pool of All-Star starters and reserves. This year’s draft will take place on n February 7th and will be broadcast live on television.

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The NBA All-Star Game team captains LeBron James and Stephen Curry picked out their teams and it looks like we are in for a treat. James took Kevin Durant, and surprisingly he also drafted Kyrie Irving, his former teammate from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry, on the other hand, picked up the league’s leading scorers, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

As you may know, the NBA changed the format of the All-Star game this year, naming James and Curry, top vote-getters in their conferences, captains and allowing them to draft a team from a poll of starters and reserves. Unfortunately, the draft wasn’t televised and was held in private via conference call. It is believed that NBA did this in order not to hurt players’ feelings.

“The fans should have been a part of this for sure and everybody who loves the game,” – said James about the league’s decision not to televise the draft. “But it’s the first year and I think it’s going to be pretty cool going into the future.“

LeBron James got the highest number of votes and was awarded the first overall pick when drafting starters, while Stephen Curry got to pick first from the reserves poll.

You can check out both LeBron James’ and Stephen Curry’s teams below.

Team LeBron: LaMarcus Aldridge, Bradley Beal, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Victor Oladipo, Kristaps Porzingis, John Wall, Russell Westbrook

Team Stephen: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, James Harden, Al Horford, Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, Klay Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns

The 2018 NBA All-Star Game will take place on February 18, 2018, and will be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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