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Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference captain, will be joined by teammate Damian Lillard as starters in the 2024 All-Star Game in Indiana

The Bucks will be well-represented at the 2024 All-Star Game.

Matthew Dugandzic

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Milwaukee Bucks superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will be starters for the Eastern Conference in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on February 18 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This will be the eighth time Giannis and Lillard have been named All-Stars.

Beasts in the East

Despite the roster upheaval before the season began, Giannis has remained the team’s one true constant, averaging 31.3 points and 11.7 rebounds for a Bucks squad that owns a 31-13 record—good for second in the Eastern Conference. 

Meanwhile, despite the new address, “Dame Time” has remained spectacular in Milwaukee, with the point guard putting up 25.3 points and 6.8 assists per game.

Formidable starting five

Giannis and Lillard will be joined on the starting five by Indiana Pacers ace Tyrese Haliburton, reigning MVP Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.

On the other side of the floor, the Western Conference starters are Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James—who’s making his 20th straight start in the All-Star Game—, Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic, Phoenix Suns scoring whiz Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Denver Nuggets versatile center Nikola Jokic.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.