Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic set the pace in the first fan voting returns for next month's NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday. Fan voting counts for 50% in balloting to decide starting ...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns for 2025 NBA All-Star voting released Thursday.

Nikola Jokic in West frontcourt gets 1.42 million votes, Giannis Antetokounmpo in East frontcourt receives 1.71 million votes - Anadolu Ajansı

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic lead the first NBA All-Star Game fan voting results over LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, goes around Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic ...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2025.

Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the first fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T. Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each. Next fan update: 1/9. pic.twitter.com/OoIIa3S3fn

The NBA released the results of the first round of fan balloting for the midseason showcase in San Francisco. The all-star teams will be revealed later this month.

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