Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named a starter for the Eastern Conference in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced today. Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ first All-Star since Michael Redd in 2004, and the first starter since Sidney Moncrief in 1986. Antetokounmpo (22 years, 74 days) will become the youngest player in franchise history to start an All-Star Game (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; 23 years, 271 days) when he takes the floor at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 19 for the 66th NBA All-Star Game.
"This is a great honor for Giannis and a testament to his work ethic and commitment to his craft," Bucks Head Coach Jason Kidd said.