Team Giannis gana el NBA All-Star Game

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game belonged to Team Giannis, who defeated Team LeBron 184-175. For the first time, the Lakers star lost as team captain in a special game. Before tonight, James was 5-0. In the end, Celtics player Jayson Tatum stole the show, earning MVP honors after breaking Anthony Davis’ All-Star Game scoring record with 55 points in the win.

This was LeBron’s 19th All-Star selection, which ties him with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most in history. But Abdul-Jabbar missed one of the Games, and LeBron didn’t, making him the all-time leader in All-Star Games played.

LeBron suffered a concussion on his right hand, which occurred when he tried to block Pascal Siakam and got his finger caught in the rim.

The All-Star teams were established in a one-of-a-kind draft, about half an hour before kickoff. The All-Stars took to the stage, LeBron and Giannis stood at podiums as if it were a political debate. This is the sixth year that the captains have chosen teams, regardless of conference. That Draft was always days before the All-Star Game weekend.

Team LeBron (Coach: Michael Malone, Denver)

• LeBron James (Lakers)
• Joel Embiid (76ers)
• Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)
• Luka Dončić (Mavericks)
• Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
• Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
• Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
• Paul George (Clippers)
• Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
• Julius Randle (Knicks)
• De’Aaron Fox (Kings)
• Years Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies)

Team Giannis (Coach: Joe Mazzulla, Boston)

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
• Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
• Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
• Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
• Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
• Damian Lillard (Blazers)
• Jrue Holiday (Bucks)
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
• DeMar DeRozan (Bulls)
• Pascal Siakam (Raptors)
• Bam Adebayo (Heat)
• Domantas Sabonis (Kings)

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