Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share heartwarming pregame moment with sons before NBA All-Star Game while Stephen Curry gives shooting lessons to Ciara’s son

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo played with his sons before the East won the game 
  • The Bucks star scored 23 points in a record-setting 211-186 win
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry were involved in heartwarming pregame moments before the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday as the Bucks star played on the court with his sons.

Antetokounmpo shares boys Liam, 4, and Maverick Shai, 2 with his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger.

And the two had plenty of fun before the NBA All-Star Game tipped off, as Maverick bounced the ball and even dunked with the help of his 6-foot-11 dad.

In another moment, Liam and Maverick adorably fought on the ground for the ball as Antetokounmo smiled in the background.

Separately, sharpshooter Curry was seen on the court before the game giving shooting tips to Future Zahir Wilburn, the son of rapper Future and singer Ciara.

Giannis Antetokounmpo smiled as his sons adorably fought over a ball on the court

Giannis Antetokounmpo dribbles near his son Maverick

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps his son Maverick dunk

Giannis Antetokounmpo helped his son Maverick dunk before the All-Star Game

Stephen Curry helped Future Zahir Wilburn, the son of singer Ciara, with his shooting form

Stephen Curry helped Future Zahir Wilburn, the son of singer Ciara, with his shooting form

Curry, who beat Sabrina Ionescu in a special three-point contest on Saturday night, helped the youngster with his form and showed him how to properly hold the ball.

The Warriors star ended the game with 16 points, eight assists and five rebounds as his West squad was blown out 211-186 in a massively high-scoring matchup.

Antetokounmpo, meanwhile had 23 points and seven boards for the East.  

‘The Greek Freak’s teammate Damian Lillard was named the game’s MVP in his first All-Star appearance for the East.

Antetokounmpo is seen with his sons after the East beat the West in the NBA All-Star Game

Antetokounmpo is seen with his sons after the East beat the West in the NBA All-Star Game

The Bucks guard finished with 39 points, 11 3-pointers, six assists, three rebounds and one steal in a record-breaking win over the West.

Lillard was 14 of 26 from the field and 11 of 23 on threess for a team that broke All-Star Game marks for total points and 3s with 42. 

Eight players scored in double figures with three – Lillard, Boston guard Jaylen Brown and Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton all topping 30 points. Karl Anthony-Towns of Minnesota also had 50 points for the West.

The honor comes one day after Lillard won his second straight three-point contest. He won last year’s honor while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.

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