I think I understand this format, why it’s the way it is,” the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo said before the game. “We see the Rising Stars be a part of it, to hopefully push the All-Stars to play

While a calf strain prevented Giannis from playing in the game, he was still a large presence. And, at times, so were his mini-mes.

During All-Star Weekend, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed the possibility of playing with his son. After Antetokounmpo endorsed ideas to spice up All-Star Weekend, Charlotte Hornets power forward Grant Williams interviewed Giannis.