Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka the ‘Greek Freak’ has just been officially named team East Conference captain and starter for the much anticipated 2019 NBA All-Star game set to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on 17 February.

This is the phenom’s third-straight selection to the top NBA match to which he will be joined by the East by Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid in the frontcourt and two guards. Strong names like Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets and Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics have also been thrown to the East mix while reserves will be announced next Thursday.

Meanwhile, Lakers’ legendary LeBron James will be heading the West conference. LeBron will be joined by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, Golden State guard Stephen Curry and Houston Rockets guard James Harden.

The announcement was made based on voting that included ballots from mainly fans, but also players and the media.