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NBA adds Atlanta's Trae Young, Dallas' Kyrie Irving to All-Star Game as injury replacements • Feb. 10, 2025, 6:01 PM ET (AP)
Bucks announce Giannis Antetokounmpo out of All-Star Game with injury • Feb. 9, 2025, 12:55 PM ET (AP)
LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad • Feb. 6, 2025, 7:49 PM ET (AP)
Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calf • Feb. 5, 2025, 7:32 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Giannis Adetokunbo • Greek Freak
Born December 6, 1994 (age 30) • Athens • Greece

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