
NBA All-Star Game 2023: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis Rosters, Schedule, and Event Details
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- Feb 17, 2023, 7:18:53 PM
NBA All-Star Game 2023: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis Rosters, Schedule, and Event Details
Basketball fans, get ready for one of the biggest events of the year! The NBA All-Star Game 2023 is just around the corner, and it promises to be a weekend filled with spectacular displays of athleticism and skill. With the teams already picked and the players ready to take the court, Kingpin Pro has put together a comprehensive guide to help you make the most of the event. Here's everything you need to know.
Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis: Who Will Play in the NBA All-Star Game 2023?
The All-Star Game 2023 rosters are set, with Team LeBron James taking on Team Giannis Antetokounmpo. Unfortunately, due to injury, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Zion Williamson will not be playing. However, Anthony Edwards, De'Aaron Fox, and Pascal Siakam have been selected as replacements.
The coaches for this year's All-Star Game will be Michael Malone for Team LeBron in the Western Conference and Joe Mazzulla for Team Giannis in the Eastern Conference. Here's a look at the starters and reserves for each team:
Team LeBron - Western Conference Starters:
• Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
• LeBron James (captain, Los Angeles Lakers)
• Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
• Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)
Reserves:
• Paul George (LA Clippers)
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
• Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)
• De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings)
• Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Team Giannis - Eastern Conference Starters:
• Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets)
• Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain, Milwaukee Bucks)
• Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
• Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
Reserves:
• Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
• Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
• DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls)
• Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
• Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)
• Julius Randle (New York Knicks)
• Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors)
When is the NBA All-Star Game 2023?
The NBA All-Star 2023 event will take place on Friday, February 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm ET.
NBA Rising Stars Game
The NBA Rising Stars event will take place on Friday, February 17, at 9:00 p.m. ET. This year's event will be in a Final Four format, with four teams made up of rookies, second-year players, and G League players facing off. The 28 players will be divided into four teams of seven players each, and they will play semifinals to 50 points and a final that will crown the first team to reach 25.
NBA Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest will take place on Saturday, February 18.
The participants for the Skills Challenge are Team Antetokounmpos (Alex, Giannis, and Thanasis), Team Jazz (Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler, and Collin Sexton), and Team Rooks (Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, and Jabari Smith Jr.).
The participants for the Three-Point Contest are Lauri Markkanen, Anfernee Simons, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Huerter, and Tyler Herro.
The participants for the Slam Dunk Contest are Trey Murphy, Mac McLung, Jericho Sims, and Kenyon Martin Jr.
Where will the event take place?
The NBA All-Star Game between Team LeBron and Team Giannis will take place on Sunday, February 19 at 7:30 PM.
The 72nd edition of the NBA All-Star Weekend will be held at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.