Trae Young selected to NBA All-Star team to replace Giannis Antetokounmpo

The NBA announced that since Giannis Antetokounmpo will be unable to attend the All-Star Game due to injury, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has selected Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to replace him.

The 26-year-old Young was selected for the NBA All-Star Game for the fourth time. This season, Young has shown a strong competitive state and has become a core player for the Atlanta Hawks. Currently, Young has played 49 times this season, averaging 23.5 points and 11.4 assists per game, which ranks first in the league in assists.

Since entering the NBA, Yang has been known for his accurate three-pointers and sharp passes. Yang's organizational skills, shooting threats, and excellent pick-and-roll ability make him one of the most influential point guards in the East.

Although the Atlanta Hawks' record has been up and down this season, Young's personal performance remains stable, and in the past few months, he has been called on many times by the media and fans to be selected for the NBA All-Star team.

Antetokounmpo, who was originally selected for the All-Star Game, will miss the event due to a left calf strain. The nine-time All-Star is one of the league's most dominant forwards, but he was unable to participate in the NBA All-Star Game due to injury and had to withdraw regretfully.

Antetokounmpo has maintained his MVP-level performance this season, averaging 29.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. His absence undoubtedly made the All-Star Game lose a top star, but it also gave other players the opportunity to prove themselves. It was under such circumstances that Yang got this precious opportunity to be selected.