Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named a starter and team captain for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced today. Among all players in the NBA, Antetokounmpo received the most player votes (269), the second-most fan votes (4,375,747) and tied for the second-most media votes (99). He will become the first player in Bucks history to start three consecutive All-Star Games when the 2019 NBA All-Star Game tips-off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Sunday, Feb. 17.
“Being named a starter and captain for the All-Star Game is a tremendous honor for Giannis as he continues to assert himself as one of the premier players in the NBA,” said Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.