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Clemente Almanza

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selected No. 5 in 2023 All-Star Draft by Team Giannis

SALT LAKE CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now knows who his 2023 All-Star teammates are following the conclusion of the draft held by captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo selected the first-time All-Star with the fifth overall pick of the draft and his third selection among the reserves. Gilgeous-Alexander’s All-Star teammates go as follows:

Gilgeous-Alexander is enjoying a career season as the 24-year-old is averaging 30.8 points on 50.8 percent shooting, 5.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 53 games with the Thunder.

The All-Star game format will be four separate quarters where the score resets each time. The target score in the clock-less fourth quarter will be 24 additional points to whichever team has the total lead following the first three quarters.

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