By Tim Reynolds, Ap
Published: 06:10 GMT, 25 January 2019 | Updated: 08:33 GMT, 25 January 2019
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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks are the captains for this year's NBA All-Star Game.
James and Antetokounmpo won the most votes from each conference, making them the players who will choose the teams for the February 17 match up in Charlotte.
They will draft their teams on February 7. As the leading overall vote-earner, James will have the first pick - just as he did last year, when the captain's-choice format was used for the All-Star rosters for the first time.
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the captains for this year's NBA All-Star Game
James extended his NBA record by being chosen as an All-Star starter for the 15th straight year
Antetokounmpo will become a three-time All-Star at the game in Charlotte on February 17
James extended his NBA record by being chosen as a starter for the 15th straight time. Antetokounmpo is now a three-time