Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid will match up against each other in this year’s NBA All-Star Game.
Embiid was drafted to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team Thursday night, while Simmons was chosen by his mentor, LeBron James.
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SIGN UP HERE Embiid was the second starter taken and Antetokounmpo’s first pick, while Simmons was the fourth reserve selected. James took his Lakers teammate Anthony Davis with the first overall pick.
Antetokounmpo obviously thinks highly of Embiid, who scored 31 points in the Sixers’ Christmas win over the NBA-leading Bucks and was a big reason why the “Greek Freak” shot a season-worst 8 for 27. The two will face each other Thursday night in Milwaukee.
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Unlike last year, both James and Antetokounmpo were satisfied with their rosters and didn’t feel the need to make any trades.
The game will take place on Feb. 16 at United Center in Chicago.
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