LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo emerged as the leading vote-getters for their respective teams, a result that didn’t come as a surprise, as the Eastern and Western Conference NBA All-Star teams were unveiled on Thursday.

The crème de la crème of the basketball world is set to converge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a spectacular, star-studded weekend commencing on Friday, February 14.

Shaq, Kenny, Ernie, and Charles took the stage on TNT to reveal the starting lineups before the Heat and Celtics squared off in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals from the previous NBA All-Star event.

Giannis emerged as the top vote-getter among all players in the Eastern Conference, while LeBron secured the leading spot in the Western Conference, showcasing their widespread popularity among fans.

The starting lineup for each team consists of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players, adding an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated matchup.

Eastern Conference starters:

Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks

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Jayson Tatum, F, Boston Celtics

Tyrese Haliburton, PG, Indiana Pacers

Damian Lillard, SG, Milwaukee Bucks

Western Conference starters:

LeBron James, F, LA Lakers

Kevin Durant, F, Phoenix Suns

Nikol Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets

The Western Conference #NBAAllStar Starters!@KingJames (Captain)@luka7doncic@KDTrey5@shaiglalex
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Luka Doncic, SG, Dallas Mavericks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG, Oklahoma City Thunder