The shock of the trade caught the attention of superstars around the league, including one of the biggest in Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the trade, the Bucks superstar claimed that he wanted to see more European players in large markets.

Milwaukee Bucks teammates Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will be on opposing ends of the court during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 16, as the pair were drafted onto different teams on Thursday night.

Ahead of the team's matchup against the Hawks, the Bucks announced that their All-Star forward is listed as questionable entering the matchup against Atlanta. Antetokounmpo has played himself into the MVP race this season, averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, leading the Bucks in average points and rebounds.