Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

To no surprise, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlined the All-NBA first team that was announced on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder star was joined by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić with forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum.

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He did so by being the quintessential lead man of the Showtime Lakers' fast break, which is considered the greatest of all time. He pushed the ball upcourt with reckless abandon, but he also used his 6-foot-9 frame to his advantage in the paint, especially when the game slowed down.

Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and forward Jarace Walker (5) in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Antetokounmpo also shared his past and current soccer heroes while interacting with those asking questions on his social media page, but what appeared to get the most attention outside of his New York answer was his all-time NBA starting five.