As the NBA announced the starting players for the 2024 All-Star game, everyone expected the usual stars. However, there was a surprise in the voting results, as Milwaukee Bucks bench player Thanasis Antetokounmpo got a few votes.
Thanasis isn’t famous for his on-court production. Instead, he’s important in the locker room, cheers enthusiastically from the bench, and helps keep his brother Giannis Antetokounmpo happy and controlled.
Despite this, three NBA players still voted for Thanasis to start in the All-Star game this season.
“There were three NBA players who cast a ballot saying Thanasis Antetokounmpo should start the All-Star Game.”
There were three NBA players who cast a ballot saying Thanasis Antetokounmpo should start the All-Star Game.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 26, 2024
“Coincidentally there are 3 Antetokounmpos in the league,” One fan joked.
Coincidentally there are 3 Antetokounmpos in the league. https://t.co/QUsbkGmqwe
— Daniel Theis Fanclub (@Theis_Fanclub) January 26, 2024
Thanasis wasn’t the only player who received surprising votes. Other players include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, George Niang, and Steven Adams, who haven’t played a single game this season.
“Other interesting player votes:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – 18 player votes
Georges Niang – 15 player votes
Derek Lively II – 12 player votes
Santi Aldama – 11 player votes
De’Anthony Melton – 11 player votes
Duop Reath – 9 player votes
Steven Adams (0 games played) – 7 player votes”
