MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - The NBA All-Star starters have been announced and a familiar face is back again amidst arguably the best season of his career. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was selected as an NBA All-Star for the ninth consecutive season, all of which he was named a starter, and this year is no different. Bucks’ travel issues departing New Orleans cause delay in Thursday’s game with Heat According to the Bucks website, the 12-year veteran Antetokounmpo is averaging a career-best in points (31.5) with 12 rebounds and six assists per game to go along with it. The Greek Freak's 31.5 points per game rank No. 2 in the NBA, with his 60.5% field goal percentage sitting at No. 9. He's on pace to record the second-ever NBA season with 30+ points per game on 60% or higher shooting. The last player to do it? Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2023-24. Antetokounmpo led all players in fan voting for the second year in a row. For more sports news, please click here The two-time league MVP joins the following Eastern Conference starters: Donovan Mitchell - Cleveland Cavaliers Jalen Brunson - New York Knicks Jayson Tatum - Boston Celtics Karl-Anthony Towns - New York Knicks The 2025 NBA All-Star Game tips off in San Francisco at 7 p.m. on February 16.