Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken an early lead in fan voting for this year’s NBA All-Star Game, with LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers also positioned to further his record by earning a selection for the 21st time.

The initial results for fan voting were disclosed on Thursday, showing Antetokounmpo in the top spot with approximately 1.7 million votes. Following closely is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, who has garnered around 1.4 million votes, making him the leading player in the Western Conference.

The current frontrunners for the starting positions based on fan input include Antetokounmpo, along with Jayson Tatum from Boston, Karl-Anthony Towns from New York, LaMelo Ball from Charlotte, and Donovan Mitchell from Cleveland representing the Eastern Conference. From the West, the potential starters include Jokic, Kevin Durant of Phoenix, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City, Luka Doncic of Dallas, and LeBron James himself.

However, it’s important to note that this year, the All-Star Game will feature more than the usual ten starters. Scheduled for February 16 in San Francisco, the event will highlight a newly revised format consisting of three separate games. This change involves selecting 24 All-Stars who will be organized into three teams, each comprised of eight players, through drafts conducted by TNT’s Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, all former NBA legends.

These teams will compete in a four-team tournament format, alongside a squad from the Rising Stars event composed of NBA rookies and second-year players. This setup includes two semifinal matches, culminating in a championship game where the first team to score 40 points will be declared the winner. Compared to last year’s high-flying All-Star Game, which concluded with a staggering score of 211-186—making it the highest-scoring showdown ever—this new format will undoubtedly bring a fresh dynamic to the All-Star festivities.

Voting for the All-Star participants is open until January 20, with fan votes constituting 50% of the selection process. Media votes contribute another 25%, with the final 25% coming from current NBA players. The ten players chosen as starters will be revealed on January 23, while the reserves selected by NBA coaches will be announced on January 30.