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Giannis Coaches Team to All-Star Victory Amid Trade Rumors

2/14/2026

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Summary

Giannis Coaches Victory

Giannis Antetokounmpo coached Team Giannis to a 65-58 victory in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
He teased ESPN's Shams Charania on his team, joking that "He cannot hoop," after Charania air-balled an attempt.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was sidelined with a calf injury and used the event as a break from trade rumors about his future.
He said he enjoyed winning.
Shams Charania acknowledged the pressure he felt participating in the game.

Summary

Giannis Misses All-Star

Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the 2026 NBA All-Star Game due to a calf injury sustained January 23.
De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs has been named as his replacement.
Antetokounmpo will attend All-Star Weekend to coach the Celebrity Game with his brothers.
It is Giannis Antetokounmpo's 10th consecutive All-Star selection.
The All-Star Game will feature a new format with three teams in a round-robin.

History

Historical Context

The NBA All-Star Game, first held in 1951, has evolved significantly, shifting from a traditional East vs. West format to a draft-style format in 2018. In 2023, the league introduced a new round-robin format featuring three teams, reflecting its commitment to innovation. Viewership peaked at 6.3 million during the 2022 event, showcasing the NBA's growing popularity and engagement with fans.

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Giannis Coaches Victory

Giannis Antetokounmpo coached Team Giannis to a 65-58 victory in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
He teased ESPN's Shams Charania on his team, joking that "He cannot hoop," after Charania air-balled an attempt.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was sidelined with a calf injury and used the event as a break from trade rumors about his future.
He said he enjoyed winning.
Shams Charania acknowledged the pressure he felt participating in the game.

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