Giannis Antetokounmpo to Coach with Brothers in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game
The Milwaukee Bucks’ star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is facing a calf injury that will keep him out of the NBA All-Star Game scheduled for February 15. Despite the setback, Giannis will embrace a different role during the festivities in Los Angeles.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Coach with Brothers in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game
On February 13, Giannis and his brothers, Thanasis and Alex, will serve as coaches in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. This event will be aired live on ESPN at 6 p.m. CT. They will coach a team known as “Team Antetokounmpo.”
Details of Team Antetokounmpo
- Mookie Betts, a star from the Los Angeles Dodgers, will join the coaching staff.
- The roster includes notable personalities such as:
- Comedian Keegan Michael-Key
- Former NBA players Tacko Fall and Jeremy Lin
- Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
- ESPN’s breaking-news specialist Shams Charania
The Antetokounmpo brothers previously coached a celebrity team during the 2023 All-Star Game held in Utah. Thanasis emphasized the importance of fun and performance, stating that enjoying the game is their primary goal.
Game Plan and Strategy
Thanasis has indicated that although they will implement strategies for the game, the priority remains on entertaining the audience. “They gotta play hard,” he said, while hinting at discussions with Giannis regarding their game plan.
While the injury to Giannis is disappointing for fans, his involvement in the celebrity game will showcase his fun-loving persona and leadership off the court.
