Live NBA All-Star Draft: Picking the Teams!

TLDRWatch as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo pick their teams for the NBA All-Star Game, live and on TV for the first time. See who they select and the strategies they use!

Key insights

🏀The NBA All-Star Game format changed in 2018, with the captains picking their own teams instead of East vs. West.

⭐️LeBron James is a 5-time All-Star Game captain and has a reputation for picking strong teams.

🔥Giannis Antetokounmpo surprised everyone by not picking his teammate, Jrue Holiday, in the draft.

🌟LeBron selected Damian Lillard with the first overall pick.

🏀Other notable picks include Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Brown, and De'Aaron Fox.

Q&A

Why did the NBA change the All-Star Game format?

The NBA wanted to create more excitement and competitiveness by having the captains pick their own teams.

Who has the better team, LeBron or Giannis?

It's subjective, but both teams have a mix of superstar talent and rising stars.

Why didn't Giannis pick his teammate Jrue Holiday?

Giannis wanted to create a different dynamic and strategy for his team.

Who was the surprise pick of the draft?

Anthony Edwards, a rising star, was picked earlier than expected.

Who was the first overall pick?

LeBron James selected Damian Lillard as his first pick.

Timestamped Summary

00:01The NBA All-Star Game draft begins.

01:59LeBron James has the first pick and selects Damian Lillard.

07:46Giannis Antetokounmpo surprises everyone by not picking his teammate Jrue Holiday.

09:31LeBron selects Anthony Edwards, a rising star, earlier than expected.

11:39Giannis picks Pascal Siakam, showing his support for African players.