Literally hours before the 2023 NBA All Star Game, Team Caption Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo drafted their players from the pool of players, first it was for the reserves then the starters.
Giannis Antetokounmpo got the privileges to choose the #1 draft and decided to take Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, then his teammate Jrue Holiday. Lebron on the other hand drafted Anthony Edwards first followed by Jaylen Brown. The player to be drafted was Lauri Markkanen, Jazz and played for Team Giannis.
To provide more drama, NBA decided adopt a playground style for the game and make the NBA All Star Draft just before the actual All Star Game.
Here is the draft result for each team;
TEAM LEBRON
** In order
Reserves
- Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
- Jaylen Brown, Celtics
- Paul George, Clippers
- Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers
- Julius Randle, Knicks
- De’Aaron Fox, Kings
- Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies
Starters
- Joel Embiid, 76ers
- Kyrie Irving, Mavericks
- Luka Doncic, Mavericks
- Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
TEAM GIANNIS
** In order
Reserves
- Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers
- Jrue Holiday, Bucks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
- DeMar DeRozan, Bulls
- Pascal Siakam, Raptors
- Bam Adebayo, Heat
- Domantas Sabonis, Kings
Starters
- Jayson Tatum, Celtics
- Ja Morant, Grizzlies
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
- Lauri Markkanen, Jazz
