"MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo won't be playing in the All-Star Game as he recovers from a calf strain, but the two-time MVP will still be making the trip to California for this weekend's festivities. Antetokounmpo hasn't played since injuring his right calf in a Jan. 23 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks officially announced Thursday that Antetokounmpo won't play in the All-Star Game on Sunday at Inglewood, California."
"San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox was selected to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement for Antetokounmpo. Fox will play for the USA Stripes team. Miami's Norman Powell, who has ties to Jamaica, will move over from the USA Stripes team to fill Antetokounmpo's spot on the Team World roster. Antetokounmpo will still go forward with his plans to help coach in the All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday. The Bucks also said he will cheer on his Team World teammates on Sunday."
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the All-Star Game while recovering from a right calf strain sustained Jan. 23 against the Denver Nuggets. He has not played since the injury but will travel to Inglewood, California, and remain involved in All-Star events. San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox was named as Antetokounmpo's injury replacement and will join the USA Stripes team. Miami's Norman Powell will shift from USA Stripes to Team World to fill the roster vacancy. Antetokounmpo will coach in the All-Star Celebrity Game alongside his brothers and Mookie Betts and will cheer on Team World. He was a 10th consecutive All-Star starter and averages 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 30 games.
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