Luol Deng has become the first British player to be selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
The Chicago Bulls forward will suit up for this month's showpiece match in Orlando after he was selected to the Eastern Conference's bench by the NBA coaches.
The Team GB star has been a key figure in helping the Bulls to a league-best 22-6 win-loss record, averaging 16 points and a career-high 7.3 rebounds.
The 26-year-old admitted his selection was an honour, writing on his Twitter page: "Words can't describe how happy I am to make my first all star. Thanks to all my supporters especially the coaches who voted for me. £Honored"
Deng joins Bulls team-mate Derrick Rose in the All-Star Game - the first time the Bulls have had two representatives since the legendary Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were selected in 1997.
