NBA All-Star 2024: Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James to captain starters:

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were, not unexpectedly, the top vote-getters for both teams when the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star teams were revealed on Thursday.

The world's top players will assemble at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to cap up an incredible star-studded weekend that begins on Friday, February 14.

Shaq, Kenny, Ernie, and Charles made the starting lineup announcements on TNT before the Heat and Celtics played a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals from the previous season.

Giannis received the most votes of any player in the Eastern Conference, while LeBron led the Western Conference in the same category.

There are two backcourt players and three frontcourt players in the starting five.

Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks

Jayson Tatum, F, Boston Celtics

Tyrese Haliburton, PG, Indiana Pacers

Damian Lillard, SG, Milwaukee Bucks

LeBron James, F, LA Lakers

Kevin Durant, F, Phoenix Suns

Nikol Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets

Luka Doncic, SG, Dallas Mavericks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG, Oklahoma City Thunder