61st edition Amway Center | Florida | USA February 24 - 26
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THE 2012 NBA ALL-STAR BOOK
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Inside: Our complete recap of All-Star 2012 including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at your favourite NBA talents. Kobe Bryant | LeBron James | Dwight Howard | Derrick Rose | Dwyane Wade | Kevin Durant | Chris Paul | Blake Griffin | Jeremy Lin | and loADs more
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Contents
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MAIN EVENT H
STARTERS
Dwight Howard LeBron James Carmelo Anthony Dwyane Wade Derrick Rose
WILDCARDS
Paul Pierce Andre Iguodala
RESERVES
Deron Williams Joe Johnson Luol Deng Chris Bosh Roy Hibbert
REPLACEMENT
Rajon Rondo
All-Star Game History
H
STARTERS
Andrew Bynum Blake Griffin Kevin Durant Kobe Bryant Chris Paul WILDCARDS
Steve Nash LaMarcus Aldridge RESERVES
Tony Parker Russell Westbrook Dirk Nowitzki Kevin Love Marc Gasol Main Event Recap 2012 All-Star Game MVP Boxscore All-Star Rollcall
UNDERCARD
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EVENTS FRIDAY: Team ‘Chuck’ + Team ‘SHAQ’ /// Rising Stars Game MVP SATURDAY: 3-Point Shootout /// Slam Dunk Competition MEDIA SESSIONS: Friday ( East + West ) /// Saturday ( West + East ) OVERFLOW America’s Sweetheart: Jeremy Lin 2012 Hall of Fame Finalists Follow The Leader: Kobe Bryant 2012 NBA All-Star Uniforms by adidas D-League All-Star Highlights SNEAKISTRY In-GAME + CASUALS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Starters Dwight Howard C Andrew Bynum LeBron James F Blake Griffin Carmelo Anthony F Kevin Durant Dwyane Wade G Kobe Bryant Derrick Rose G Chris Paul Reserves Roy Hibbert C Marc Gasol Chris Bosh F Dirk Nowitzki Luol Deng F Kevin Love Joe Johnson G Russell Westbrook Deron Williams G Tony Parker Wildcards Paul Pierce LaMarcus Aldridge Andre Iguodala Steve Nash Replacements Rajon Rondo Head Coach Tom Thibodeau Scott Brooks Assistants Ron Adams Mark Bryant Rick Brunson Maurice Cheeks Andy Greer Rex Kalamian Adrian Griffin Brian Keefe Ed Pinckney Mike Wilhelm
DWIGHT HOWARD
6-11 | SW Atlanta Christian Aca. | USA Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
32 9 10
Min
Pts
3
0
1 -1
+/-
c
Starter
Orlando Magic
1,600,390 votes
HHHHHH
/DwightHoward @DwightHoward
CARMELO ANTHONY
6-8 | Syracuse | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
31 19 9 New York Knicks
+/-
SF
Ast
Stl
Blk
0
2
0 +6 Starter 1,041,290 votes
HHHHH
/CarmeloAnthony @CarmeloAnthony
HOW THE 2012 VOTING FINISHED
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Forwards
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LeBron James (Miami) 1,360,680 Carmelo Anthony (New York) 1,041,290 Amar’e Stoudemire (New York) 383,734 Kevin Garnett (Boston) 367,914 Chris Bosh (Miami) 324,605 Luol Deng (Chicago) 276,205 Paul Pierce (Boston) 215,020 Carlos Boozer (Chicago) 175,828 Andrea Bargnani (Toronto) 152,362 Josh Smith (Atlanta) 119,638
Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City) 1,345,566 Blake Griffin (L.A Clippers) 876,451 Pau Gasol (L.A Lakers) 470,353 Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) 468,435 Kevin Love (Minnesota) 373,880 LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland) 279,500 Tim Duncan (San Antonio) 185,069 Lamar Odom (Dallas) 142,830 Danilo Gallinari (Denver) 110,245 Rudy Gay (Memphis) 95,228
Guards
Guards
Derrick Rose (Chicago) 1,514,723 Dwyane Wade (Miami) 1,334,223 Rajon Rondo (Boston) 547,110 Ray Allen (Boston) 382,147 Deron Williams (New Jersey) 208,697 Jose Calderon (Toronto) 132,167 Richard Hamilton (Chicago) 111,368 John Wall (Washington) 96,606 Kyrie Irving (Cleveland) 96,346 Joe Johnson (Atlanta) 66,145
Kobe Bryant (L.A Lakers) 1,555,479 Chris Paul (L.A Clippers) 1,138,743 Ricky Rubio (Min) 397,456 Steve Nash (Pho) 276,268 Russell Westbrook (OKC) 262,186 Kyle Lowry (Hou) 185,584 Monta Ellis (GS) 156,603 Chauncey Billups (LAC) 120,961 Jason Kidd (Dal) 114,924 Manu Ginobili (SA) 111,273
Centers
Centers
Dwight Howard (Orlando) 1,600,390 Joakim Noah (Chicago) 236,497 Tyson Chandler (New York) 163,077 Joel Anthony (Miami) 101,307 JaVale McGee (Washington) 63,765
Andrew Bynum (L.A Lakers) 1,051,945 DeAndre Jordan (L.A Clippers) 322,056 Marc Gasol (Memphis) 285,525 Nenê (Denver) 207,102 Marcin Gortat (Phoenix) 136,168
LeBron JAMES
6-8 | St. Vincent / St. Mary H.S | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
33 36 6 Miami Heat
+/-
SF
Ast
Stl
Blk
7
0
0 +4 Starter 1,360,680 votes
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/LeBron @KingJames
DWYANE WADE
6-4 | Marquette | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
Ast
Stl
33 24 10 10 2
Blk
+/-
Sg
0 +1 Starter
Miami Heat
1,334,223 votes.
HHHHHHHH
/dwyanewade @DwyaneWade
Takeaway: 20 years after Magic Johnson stole the show with his MVP performance in the same city (Orlando, 1992), Dwyane Wade posted just the third tripe double in AllStar history (following LeBron James and Michael Jordan) with his 24 point, ten rebound, ten dime showing but it wasn’t enough to secure the Heat guard with the trophy for ‘Best In Show’.
DERRICK ROSE
6-3 | Memphis | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
19 14 7 Chicago Bulls
+/-
pg
Ast
Stl
Blk
3
0
0 +1 Starter 1,514,723 votes
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PAUL PIERCE
6-7 | Kansas | USA Min
Pts
12 3
+/-
SF
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
2
0
0
1 -11 WILDCARD
Boston Celtics
HHHHHHHHHH
/paulpierce @paulpierce34
ANDRE IGUODALA
6-6 | Arizona | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
15 12 4
Ast
Stl
Blk
2
1
1 -2
+/-
SG
WILDCARD
Philadelphia 76ers
H
/MindofAI9 @mindofAI9
CHRIS BOSH
6-10 | Georgia Tech | USA Min
Pts
21 7
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
2
1
2
1 -6
+/-
PF
RESERVE
Miami Heat
HHHHHHH
/OfficialChrisBosh @chrisbosh
LUOL DENG
6-9 | Duke | Sudan +/-
SF
Min
Pts
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
6
0
0
1
0
0 +1 RESERVE
Chicago Bulls
H
/luoldeng @luoldeng9
ROY HIBBERT
7-2 | Georgetown | USA Min
Pts
11 3
+/-
C
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
3
1
0
0 -11 RESERVE
Indiana Pacers
H
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JOE JOHNSON
6-7 | Arkansas | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
+/-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SG
RESERVE
Atlanta Hawks
HHHHHH
/joejohnson @TheJoeJohnson2
deron WILLIAMS
6-3 | Illinois | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
FG%
78 78 78 78 78 78 78
PG
RESERVE
New Jersey Nets
HHH
/DeronWilliams @DeronWilliams
RAJON RONDO
6-1 | Kentucky | USA Min
Pts
16 2
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
2
8
0
0 -5
+/-
PG
REPLACEMENT
Boston Celtics
HHH
/rajonrondo @RajonRondo
ALL-STAR HISTORY
All-Time Wins... East
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Result WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST WEST WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST EAST EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST EAST EAST EAST WEST EAST EAST EAST EAST WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST WEST EAST EAST WEST EAST EAST
152 148 141 146 134 153 122 125 136 155 135 111 137 135 132 129 139 127 135 153 116 130 143 138 154 139 140 154 132 120 123 144 134 133 125 123 108 134 104 112 108 142 123 144 135 137 124 111 115 150 153 125 124 130 109 108 100 98 79 108 111
EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST EAST EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST WEST WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST EAST WEST EAST EAST WEST WEST WEST EAST WEST WEST WEST WEST EAST EAST WEST EAST WEST WEST EAST WEST WEST EAST WEST WEST
149 143 139 119 128 132 120 115 132 145 120 110 126 114 120 118 112 118 132 113 114 113 134 133 149 132 129 145 123 118 120 136 129 125 124 109 102 123 84 110 107 135 112 124 120 94 123 107 108 130 131 115 108 118 97 94 91 93 75 91 94
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ALL-STAR MVP LEADERBOARD
4 3 2 1
Kobe Bryant (2011; 2009; 2007; 2002) Bob Pettit (1962; 1959; 1958; 1956) Shaquille O’Neal (2009; 2004; 2000) Michael Jordan (1998; 1996; 1988) Oscar Robertson (1969; 1964; 1961) LeBron James (2008; 2006) Allen Iverson (2001; 2005) Karl Malone (1993; 1989) Magic Johnson (1992; 1990) Isiah Thomas (1986; 1984) Julius Erving (1983; 1976) Bob Cousy (1954; 1957) Kevin Durant Dwyane Wade Kevin Garnett Tim Duncan Glen Rice Mitch Richmond Scottie Pippen John Stockton Charles Barkley Tom Chambers Ralph Sampson Larry Bird Tiny Archibald George Gervin David Thompson Randy Smith Dave Bing
Walt Frazier Bob Lanier Dave Cowens Jerry West Lenny Wilkens Willis Reed Hal Greer Rick Barry Adrian Smith Jerry Lucas Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Bill Sharman George Mikan Paul Arizin Ed Macauley
HH Kevin Durant/Kobe Bryant/Dwyane Wade/ Kobe Bryant + Shaquille O’Neal/LeBron James/Kobe Bryant/LeBron James/Allen Iverson/Shaquille O’Neal/Kevin Garnett/ Kobe Bryant/Allen Iverson/Tim Duncan + Shaquille O’Neal/Michael Jordan/Glen Rice/Michael Jordan/Mitch Richmond/ Scottie Pippen/Karl Malone + John Stockton/Magic Johnson/Charles Barkley/ Magic Johnson/Karl Malone/Michael Jordan/Tom Chambers/Isiah Thomas/ Ralph Sampson/Isiah Thomas/Julius Erving/Larry Bird/Tiny Archibald/George Gervin/David Thompson/Randy Smith/ Julius Erving/Dave Bing/Walt Frazier/Bob Lanier/Dave Cowens/Jerry West/Lenny Wilkens/Willis Reed/Oscar Robertson/Hal Greer/Rick Barry/Adrian Smith/Jerry Lucas/Oscar Robertson/Bill Russell/Bob Pettit/Oscar Robertson/Wilt Chamberlain/ Elgin Baylor + Bob Pettit/Bob Pettit/Bob Cousy/Bob Pettit/Bill Sharman/Bob Cousy George Mikan/Paul Arizin/Ed Macauley.
andrew bynum
7-0 | St. Joseph H.S | USA +/-
C
Min
Pts
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
6
0
3
1
1
1 +8 Starter
Los Angeles Lakers
1,051,945 votes
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BLAKE GRIFFIN
6-10 | Oklahoma | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
32 22 8
Stl
Blk
3
2
0 -13 Starter
Los Angeles Clippers
+/-
PF
Ast
876,451 votes
HH
/blakegriffin32 @blakegriffin
KEVIN DURANT
6-9 | Texas | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
38 36 7
Ast
Stl
Blk
3
3
0 -2
+/-
Oklahoma City Thunder
SF
Starter 1,345,566 votes
HHH
/KevinDurant @KDTrey5
Takeaway: By winning his first All-Star MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder dynamo Kevin Durant now joins a select group of elite players. Netting 36 points and grabbing seven rebounds, K.D led the West to a tight 152-149 victory. Post game, the shy young star offered, “It’s just exciting to be named (an) All-Star, but to step it up another level and become MVP, it’s only something [as a kid] you dream about. Coming from where I come from, I didn’t think I would be here. Everything is just a blessing to me.”
After falling short (the previous night) during the long distance shoot-out, Durant unleashed an all-out offensive attack. His Sunday night showing included mid range jumpers, slashing layups, jump hooks and a few thunderous throw-downs. He led all scorers (for his Conference) and displayed the kind of polished game we’ve come to expect from the reigning scoring champ. Durant later informed (the many) reporters on hand that there was no special method to his approached.
“I’m always like that,” Durant said postgame. “You know, every game I play in I try to be aggressive and be myself. It made it easier having my [regular team] coaches over there, as well.”
Durant also let it be known that Sunday’s honor ranks high on his list of career achievements, a list which also includes his gold medal from the 2010 World Championships, “It ranks right up there at the top. I keep saying it, but I’m excited I got it, and I’m glad I get to celebrate this with my family and my teammates and everybody in Oklahoma City.” Gotta love and respect all things K.D.
KOBE bRYANT
6-6 | Lower Merion H.S | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
35 27 1
Ast
Stl
Blk
1
2
0 -8
Los Angeles Lakers
+/-
SG
Starter 1,555,479 votes
HHHHHHHHHHHHHH
/Kobe -
Takeaway: Bryant tied Jerry West, Karl Malone, and Shaquille O’Neal for the most consecutive All-Star nods with 14 (after already joining Hall of Famer Bob Pettit (1956, 1958, 1959 and 1962) as the only other four-time All-Star Game MVP). Then, on a breakaway dunk with 4:57 left in the third quarter, Mr. Bryant broke Michael Jordan’s record of 262 All-Star Game points. It might’ve taken Kobe more All-Star appearances (than it did M.J) to net 262 points but there’s no denying the Black Mamba comes to play every February. Also worth noting, Bryant began the night with 244 points and en route to 262, he leaped Oscar Robertson (246 points) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (251). More on his record setting night later in this magazine.
CHRIS PAUL
6-0 | Wake Forest | USA Min
Pts
31 8
Rbs
5
Ast
Stl
12 1
Blk
+/-
0 -5
pg
Starter
Los Angeles Clippers
1,1385,743 votes
HHHHH
/oneandonlycp3 @CP3
Takeaway: Chris Paul’s selection helped mark the first time since 1997 -- when Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley, as well as Seattle’s Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton -- that two pairs of teammates were voted in as ‘Starters’ for the same conference. Joining Chris Paul was Blake Griffin (both of the Los Angeles Clippers) while Laker teammates Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum helped to complete the rare coincidence.
STEVE NASH
6-3 | Santa Clara | South Africa Min
Pts
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
5
0
0
4
0
0 -1
+/-
PG
WILDCARD
Phoenix Suns
HHHHHHHH
/stevenash @SteveNash
DIRK NOWITZKI
7-0 | DJK Wurzburg | Germany Min
Pts
14 7
+/-
PF
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
4
1
0
0 +9 WILDCARD
Dallas Mavericks
HHHHHHHHHHH
/DirkNowitzki @swish41
tony parker
6-2 | Paris BR | France Min
Pts
13 6
+/-
PG
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
2
4
0
0 +11 RESERVE
San Antonio Spurs
HHHH
/tp9network @tp9network
MARC GASOL
7-1 | FC Barcelona | Spain Min
Pts
14 4
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
3
0
0
0 -8
+/-
C
RESERVE
Memphis Grizzlies
H
/marcgasol @MarcGasol
russell westbrook
6-3 | UCLA | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
28 21 5
+/-
PG
Ast
Stl
Blk
2
2
0 +3 RESERVE
Oklahoma City Thunder
HH
/russellwestbrook @russwest44
LaMARCUS ALDRIDGE
6-11 | Texas | USA Min
Pts
10 4
+/-
PF
Rbs
Ast
Stl
Blk
1
1
0
0 +5 RESERVE
Portland Trail Blazers
H
/LaMarcus-Aldridge-12 @aldridge_12
KEVIN LOVE
6-10 | UCLA | USA Min
Pts
Rbs
19 17 7
FG%
PF
Ast
Stl
Blk
1
3
0 +16 RESERVE
Minnesota Timberwolves
HH
/KevinLove42 @kevinlove
MAIN EVENT RECAP
Amway Center, Orlando, Florida. East
West
149
152
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In the end, Durant took home top honors (from Sunday’s Main Event) after showing up and stepping out during the West’s narrow 152-149 victory. He dunked all over the lazy D, netted deep trey’s, exchanged baskets with the best and sent another reminder (to everyone) that he’s coming for LeBron’s crown. In an old-fashioned bar fight, much like their battle when representing their respective conference-leading teams, both Kevin Durant and LeBron James pushed the other to new heights. Both scored a team-high 36 points with the game MVP ultimately falling to Durant because he played on the winning side. This timeless SF duel between K.D and the King is quickly matching ice against fire, light against the darkness and reluctant hero against delicious villain. Their All-Star battle, which puts K.D up 1-0 (this season) means LBJ now has new motivation to try and claim the remaining four individual crowns: Best Regular Season Team Record; Scoring Champ; MVP and Finals MVP.
After nearly winning the ThreePoint Contest less than 24 hours earlier, Durant hit the Sunday night court running as he played the showcase like a regular season outing. Showing off his inside / outside prowess, the Thunder forward connected on five from deep, rarely forced the issue, shot fearlessly and dunked with extra authority -- even sticking it to the host, Dwight Howard. Following his latest award, Durant addressed the international media at the post-game press conference, stating, “This whole thing is crazy. Words can’t describe. I’m excited and glad I’m taking this back to Oklahoma City. Hopefully I maintain this level the rest of the season. As a kid you dream of playing in an AllStar Game but to be MVP is on another level”
all-star 2012 boxscore
All-Star Sunday
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3rd
4th
Final
WEST
39
49
88
36
28
152
EAST
28
41
69
43
37
149
There was a patch when the game (like the majority of All-Star outings) looked like it could blow out but fortunately, or maybe by calculation, the East got serious, closed the gap and made it competitive. Officials: #55 Bill Kennedy; #31 Scott Wall; #20 Leroy Richardson Attendence: 17,125 Duration: 2:38 -- -- -- WEST -- -- --
POS
PLAYER
SF PF C
Andrew Bynum
+/-
OFF/DEF
TOT
ASTS
P.FOULS
STLS
BLKS
T.O
PTS
5-7
+2
3/4
7
3
0
3
0
2
36
3-6
-13
3/5
8
3
3
2
0
1
22
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
Kevin Durant
37:23
14-25
3-8
Blake Griffin
31:26
9-12
1-2
05:31
0-3
0-1
0-0
+8
1/2
3
1
0
1
1
0
0
SG Kobe Bryant
34:48
9-17
2-5
7-8
-8
0/1
1
1
2
2
0
1
27
PG Chirs Paul
30:57
3-7
2-5
0-0
-5
0/5
5
12
1
1
0
2
8
13:44
3-8
1-5
0-0
+9
2/2
4
1
1
0
0
0
7
PF
Dirk Nowitzki
PF
Kevin Love
18:24
7-12
2-4
0-2
+16
2/5
7
1
0
3
0
1
17
PF
LaMarcus Aldridge
09:48
2-5
0-0
0-0
+5
0/1
1
1
0
0
0
0
4
C
Marc Gasol
13:32
2-5
0-0
0-0
-8
1/2
3
0
2
0
0
1
4
PG Steve Nash
04:40
0-0
0-0
0-0
-1
0/0
0
4
0
0
0
1
0
PG Tony Parker
12:16
3-5
0-0
0-0
+11
1/1
2
4
0
0
0
1
6
PG Russell Westbrook
27:31
10-17
1-4
0-2
+3
5/0
5
2
3
2
0
1
21
18 / 28
46
33
12
14
1
11
152
PTS
Totals
240
62-116 12-34 16-26 53.4% 35.3% 61.5%
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MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OFF/DEF
TOT
ASTS
P.FOULS
STLS
BLKS
T.O
Carmelo Anthony
30:20
7-15
0-3
5-7
+6
4/5
9
0
0
2
0
0
19
LeBron James
32:09 15-23
6-8
0-0
-4
0/6
6
7
2
0
0
4
36
POS
PLAYER
SF SF C
Dwight Howard
31:10
4-9
0-4
1-2
-1
5/5
10
3
4
0
1
1
9
32:54
11-15
0-1
2-2
+1
3/7
10
10
4
2
0
4
24
PG Derrick Rose
18:17
6-8
2-2
0-0
+1
1/0
1
3
1
0
0
2
14
PF
Chris Bosh
20:08
3-9
1-2
0-0
-6
1/1
2
1
2
2
1
1
7
SF
Luol Deng
05:51
0-2
0-0
0-0
+1
0/0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
SF
Paul Pierce
11:07
1-8
1-4
0-0
+5
1/1
2
0
1
0
1
2
3
C
Roy Hibbert
10:11
1-3
0-0
1-1
-11
1/2
3
1
0
0
0
0
3
14:11
6-7
0-1
0-0
-2
1/3
4
2
0
1
1
1
12
SG Dwyane Wade
SG Andre Iguodala PG Rajon Rondo
15:34
1-3
0-0
0-0
+5
0/2
2
8
1
0
0
4
2
PG Deron Williams
18:08
8-11
4-7
0-0
+8
1/2
3
4
2
1
0
0
20
18 / 34
52
40
17
8
4
19
152
Totals
240
63-113 14-32
9-12
55.8% 43.6% 75.0%
all-star ROLLCALL 19. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1970 - ‘77; ‘79 - ‘89)
15.
Shaquille O’Neal (1993 - ‘98; ‘00 - ‘07; ‘09)
14.
Kobe Bryant (1998; ‘00 - ‘12) Kevin Garnett (1997; ‘98; ‘00 - ‘11) Michael Jordan (1985 - ‘93; ‘96 - ‘98; ‘02; ‘03) Karl Malone (1988 - ‘98; ‘00 - ’02) Jerry West (1961 - ‘74)
13.
Wilt Chamberlain (1960 - ‘69; ‘71 - ‘73) Boby Cousy (1951 - ‘63) Tim Duncan (1998; ‘00 - ‘11) John Havlicek (1966 - ‘78)
12.
Larry Bird (1980 - 1’88; ‘90 - ‘92) Elvin Hayes (1969 - ‘80) Magic Johnson (1980; ‘82 - ‘92) Moses Malone (1978 - 1989) Hakeem Olajuwon (1985 - ‘90; ‘92 - ‘97) Oscar Robertson (1961 - ‘72) Bill Russell (1958 - 1969) Dolph Schayes (1951 - 1962) Isiah Thomas (1982 - 1993)
11.
Charles Barkley (1987 - 1997) Elgin Baylor (1959 - 1965; 1967 - 1970) Julius Erving (1977 - 1987) Patrick Ewing (1986; 1988 - 1997) Allen Iverson (2000 - 2010) Dirk Nowitzki (2002 - 2012) Bob Pettit (1955 - 1965)
10.
Ray Allen (2000 - 2002; 2004 2009; 2011) Paul Arizin (1951; 1952; 1955 - 1962) Clyde Drexler (1986; 1988 - 1994; 1996; 1997) Hal Greer (1961 - 1970) Jason Kidd (1996; 1998; 2000 - 2004; 2007; 2008; 2010) Paul Pierce (2002 - ‘06; ‘08 - ‘12) David Robinson (1990 - ‘96; ‘98; ‘00; ‘01) John Stockton (1989 - ‘97; ‘00)
9.
George Gervin (1977 - ‘85) Robert Parish (1981 - ‘87; ‘90; ‘91) Gary Payton (1994 - ‘98; ‘00 - ‘03) Lenny Wilkens (1963 - ‘65; ‘67 ‘71; ‘73) Dominique Wilkins (1986 - ‘94)
8.
Rick Barry (1966; ‘67; ‘73 - ‘78) Vince Carter (2000 - 2007) Dave DeBusschere (1966 - ‘68; ‘70 - ‘74) Alex English (1982 - 1989) Larry Foust (1951 - 1956; 1958; 1959) LeBron James (2005 - 2012) Bob Lanier (1972 - 1975; 1977 1979; 1982) Dikembe Mutombo (1992; 1995 1998; 2000 - 2002) Steve Nash (2002; 2003; 2005 2008; 2010; 2012) Bill Sharman (1953 - 1960) Dwyane Wade (2005 - 2012) Yao Ming (2003 - ‘09; ‘11)
7.
Dave Bing (1968; ‘69; ‘71; ‘73 - ‘76) Chris Bosh (2006 - ‘12) Dave Cowens (1972 - ‘78) Walt Frazier (1970 - ‘76) Harry Gallatin (1951 - ‘57) Grant Hill (1995 - ‘98; ‘00; ‘01; ‘05) Jerry Lucas (1964 - 1969; 1971) Ed Macauley (1951 - ‘57) Slater Martin (1953 - ‘59) Tracy McGrady (2001 -’ 07) Dick McGuire (1951; ‘52; ‘54 - ‘56; ‘58; ‘59) Kevin McHale (1984; 1986 - 1991) Alonzo Mourning (1994 - 1997; 2000 - 2002) Scottie Pippen (1990; 1992 - 1997) Willis Reed (1965 - 1971)
Jack Skima (1979 - 1985) Nate Thurmond (1965 - 1968; 1970; 1973; 1974) Chet Walker (1964; ‘66; ‘67; ‘70; ‘71; ‘73; ‘74) Jo Jo White (1971 - ‘77) James Worthy (1986 - ‘92)
6.
Nate Archibald (1973; 1975; 1976; 1980 - 1982) Larry Costello (1958 - 1962; 1965) Adrian Dantley (1980 - 1982; 1984 - 1986) Walter Davis (1978 - 1981; 1984; 1987) Joe Dumars (1990 - 1993; 1995; 1997) Artis Gilmore (1978; 1979; 1981 1983; 1986) Rickie Guerin (1958 - 1963) Tom Heinsohn (1957; 1961 - 1965) Dwight Howard 2007 - 2012) Bailey Howell (1961- 1964; 1966; 1967) Lou Hudson (1969 - 1974) Joe Johnson (2007 - 2012) Neil Johnston (1953 - 1958) Shawn Kemp (1993 - 1998) Vern Mikkelsen (1951 - 1953; 1955 - 1957) Jermaine O’Neal (2002 - 2007) Mitch Richmond (1993 - 1998) Amar’e Stoudemire (2005; 2007 - 2011) Jack Twyman (1957 - 1960; 1962; 1963) George Yardley (1955 - 1960)
5.
Carmelo Anthony (2007; 2008; 2010 - 2012) Chauncey Billups (2006 - 2010) Carl Braun (1953 - 1957) Brad Daugherty (1988; 1989; 1991 - 1993) Wayne Embry (1961 - 1965) Tom Gola (1960 - 1964) Gail Goodrich (1969; 1972 - 1975) Cliff Hagan (1958 - 1962) Tim Hardaway (1991 - 1993; 1997; 1998) Dennis Johnson (1979 - 1982; 1985) Gus Johnson (1965; 1968 - 1971) Marques Johnson (1979; 1980; 1981; 1983; 1986) Sam Jones (1962; 1964; 1965; 1966; 1968) Rudy LaRusso (1962; 1963; 1966; 1968; 1969) Pete Maravich (1973; 1974; 1977; 1978; 1979) Bob McAdoo (1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978) Reggie Miller (1990; 1995; 1996; 1998; 2000) Sidney Moncrief (1982; 1983; 1984; 1985; 1986) Chris Mullin (1989; 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993) Don Ohl (1963; 1964; 1965; 1966; 1967) Chris Paul (2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012) Andy Phillip (1951 - ‘55) Gene Shue (1958 - ‘62) Rudy Tomjanovich (1974 - ‘77; ‘79) Wes Unseld (1969; ‘71 - ‘73; ‘75) Bobby Wanzer (1952 - ‘56) Chris Webber (1997; ‘00 - ‘03) Paul Westphal (1977 - ‘81)
4.
Vin Baker (1995; 1996; 1997; 1998) Walt Bellamy (1962; 1963; 1964; 1965) Otis Birdsong (1979; 1980; 1981; 1984) Rolando Blackman (1985; 1986; 1987; 1990) Tom Chambers (1987; 1989; 1990; 1991) Maurice Cheeks (1983; 1986; 1978; 1988) Doug Collins 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979) Billy Cunningham (1969; 1970; 1971; 1972) Bobby Dandridge (1973; 1975; 1976; 1979)
All-Time Playing List
Bob Davies (1951; 1952; 1953; 1954) Dick Gamaker (1957; 1958; 1959; 1960) Pau Gasol (2006; 2009; 2010; 2011) Johnny Green (1962; 1963; 1965; 1971) Penny Hardaway (1995; 1996; 1997; 1998) Connie Hawkins (1970; 1971; 1972; 1973) Spencer Haywood (1972; 1973; 1974; 1975) Mel Hucthins (1953; 1954; 1956; 1957) Bobby Jones (1977; 1978; 1981; 1982) Bernard King (1982; 1984; 1985; 1991) Bill Lalmbeer (1983; 1984; 1985; 1987) Maurice Lucas (1977; 1978; 1979; 1983) Shawn Marion (2003; 2005; 2006; 2007) George Mikan (1951; 1952; 1953; 1954) Earl Monroe (1969; 1971; 1975; 1977) Willie Naulls (1958; 1960; 1961; 1962) Tony Parker (2006; 2007; 2010; 2012) Jim Pollard (1951; 1952; 1954; 1955) Mark Price (1989; 1992; 1993; 1994) Michael Ray Richardson (1980; 1981; 1982; 1985) Arnie Risen (1952; 1953; 1954; 1955) Alvin Robertson (1986; 1987; 1988; 1991) Guy Rodgers (1963; 1964; 1966; 1967) Ralph Sampson (1984; 1985; 1986; 1987) Latrell Sprewell (1994; 1995; 1997; 2001) David Thompson (1977; 1978; 1979; 1983) Ben Wallace (2003; 2004; 2005; 2006) Rasheed Wallace (2000; 2001; 2006; 2008) Sidney Wicks (1972; 1973; 1974; 1975)
3.
Mark Aquirre (1984; 1978; 1988) Gilbert Arenas (2005; 2006; 2007) Bill Bridges (1967; 1968; 1970) Phil Chenier (1974; 1975; 1977) Tery Dischinger (1963; 1964; 1965) Kevin Durant (2010; 2011; 2012) Steve Francis (2002; 2003; 2004) Richard Hamilton (2006; 2007; 2008) Kevin Johnson (1990; 1991; 1994) Eddie Jones (1997; 1998; 2000) Bob Kauffman (1971; 1972; 1973) Johnny Kerr (1956; 1959; 1963) Bob Love (1971; 1972; 1973) Clyde Lovellette (1956; 1960; 1961) Dan Majerle (1992; 1993; 1995) George McGinnis (1976; 1977; 1979) Jeff Mullins (1969; 1970; 1971) Larry Nance (1985; 1989; 1993) Glen Rice (1996; 1997; 1998) Rajon Rondo (2010; 2011; 2012) Derrick Rose (2010 - ‘12) Dan Roundfield (1980 - ‘82) Brandon Roy (2008 - ‘10) Detlef Schrempf (1993; ‘95; ‘97) Charlie Scott (1973 - ‘75) Paul Seymour (1953 - ‘55) Peja Stojakovic (2002 - ‘04) Maurice Stokes (1956 - ‘58) Dick Van Arsdale (1969 - ‘71) Tom Van Arsdale (1970 - ‘72) Norm Van Lier (1974; ‘76; ‘77) Antoine Walker (1998; ‘02; ‘03) Jamaal Wilkes (1976; ‘81; ‘83) Buck Williams (1982; ‘83; ‘86) Deron Williams (2010 - ‘12)
2.
Leo Barnhorst (1952; 1953) Zelmo Beaty (1966; 1968) Carlos Boozer (2007; 2008) Elton Brand (2002; 2006) Terrell Brandon (1996; 1997) Frank Brian (1951; 1952) Caron Butler (2007; 2008) Joe Caldwell (1969; 1970) Archie Clark (1968; 1972)
Terry Cummings (1985; 1989) Baron Davis (2002; 2004) John Drew (1976; 1980) Kevin Duckworth (1989; 1991) Walter Dukes (1960; 1961) Dike Eddleman (1951; 1952) Sean Elliott (1993; 1996) Michael Finley (2000; 2001) Joe Fulks (1951; 1952) Jack George (1956; 1957) Manu Ginobili (2005; 2011) Blake Griffin (2011; 2012) Al Horford (2010; 2011) Allan Houston (2000; 2001) Rod Hundley (1960; 1961) Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2003; 2005) Antawn Jamison (2005; 2008) Eddie Johnson (1980; 1981) John Johnson (1971; 1972) Larry Johnson (1993; 1995) Larry Kenon (1978; 1979) Don Kojis (168; 1969) Fat Lever (1988; 1990) Rashard Lewis (2005; 2009) Kevin Love (2011; 2012) Jeff Malone (1986; 1987) Danny Manning (1993; 1994) Stephon Marbury (2001; 2003) Jack Marin (1972; 1973) Brad Miller (2003; 2004) Norm Nixon (1982; 1985) John Paxon (1983; 1984) Geoff Petrie (1971; 1974) Terry Porter (1991; 1993) Glenn Robinson (2000; 2001) Truck Robinson (1978; 1981) Red Rocha (1951; 1952) Dennis Rodman (1990; 1992) Fred Scolan (1952; 1953) Ken Sears (1958; 1959) Frank Selvy (1955; 1962) Paul Silas (172; 1975) Jerry Sloan (1967; 1969) Phil Smith (1976; 1977) Randy Smith (1976; 1978) Jerry Stackhouse (2000; 2001) Reggie Theus (1981; 1983) Andrew Toney (1983; 1984) Kelly Tripucka (1982; 1984) Kiki Vandeweghe (1983; 1984) Jimmy Walker (1970; 1972) Bill Walton (1977; 1978) David West (2008; 2009) Russell Westbrook (2011; 2012) Gus Williams (1982; 1983 Brian Winters (1976; 1978)
1.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (2002) Alvin Adams (1976) Michael Adams (1992) Danny Ainge (1988) LaMarcus Aldridge (2012) Kenny Anderson (1994) B.J Armstrong (1994) Don Barksdale (1953) Dick Barnett (1968) Dana Barros (1995) Butch Beard (1972) Ralph Beard (1951) Mookie Blaylock (1994) John Block (1973) Bob Boozer (1968) Vince Boryla (1951) Bill Bradley (1973) Fred brown (1976) Don Buse (1977) Andrew Bynum (2012) Austin Carr (1974) Joe Barry Carroll (1987) Bill Cartwright (1980) Sam Cassell (2004) Cedric Ceballos (1995) Len Chappell (1964) Nathaniel Clifton (1957) Derrick Coleman (1994) Jack Coleman (1955) Antonio Davis (2001) Dale Davis (2000) Luol Deng (2012) Vlade Divac (2001) James Donaldson (1988) Mark Eaton (1989) Dale Ellis (1989) Ray Felix (1954) Sleepy Floyd (1987)
World B. Free (1980) Billy Gabor (1953) Marc Gasol (2012) Chris Gatling (1997) Danny Granger (2009) Horace Grant (1994) A.C Green (1990) Rickey Green (1984) Alex Groza (1951) Tom Gugliotta (1997) Devin Harris (2009) Bob Harrison (1956) Hersey Hawkins (1991) Walt Hazzard (1968) Roy Hibbert (2012) Tyrone Hill (1995) Lionel Hollins (1978) Jeff Hornacek (1992) Josh Howard (2007) Juwan Howard (1996) Andre Iguodala (2012) Darrall Imhoff (1967) Dan Issel (1977) Lucious Jackson (1965) Mark Jackson (1989) Steve Johnson (1988) Chris Kaman (2010) Jim King (1978) Andrei Kirilenko (2004) Billy Knight (1977) Sam Lacey (1975) Christian Laettner (1997) Clyde Lee (1968) David Lee (2010) Reggie Lewis (1992) Jamaal Maglore (2004) Kenyon Martin (2004) Jamal Mashburn (2003) Anthony Mason (2001) Xavier McDaniel (1988) Antonio McDyess (2001) Jon McGlocklin (1969) Tom Meschery (1963) Eddie Miles (1966) Mike Mitchell (1981) Steve Mix (1975) Calvin Murphy (1979) Calvin Natt (1985) Jameer Nelson (2009) Chuck Noble (1960) Charles Oakley (1994) Mehmet Okur (2007) Ricky Pierce (1991) Jim Price (1975) Zach Randolph (2010) Theo Ratliff (2001) Michael Redd (2004) Richie Regan (1957) Doc Rivers (1988) Clifford Robinson (1994) Flynn Robinson (1970) Curtis Rowe (1976) Jeff Ruland (1984) Bob Rule (1970) Campy Russell (1979) Cazzie Russell (1972) Woody Sauldsberry (1959) Fred Schaus (1951) Lee Shaffer (1963) Lonnie Shelton (1982) Adrian Smith (1966) Steve Smith (1998) Rik Smits (1998) John Starks (1994) Don Sunderiage (1954) Wally Szczerbiak (2002) Otis Thorpe (1992) Nick Van Exel (1998) Gerald Wallace (2010) Paul Waither (1952) Kermit Washington (1980) Scott Wedman (1976) Jayson Williams (1998) Mo Williams (2009) Kevin Willis (1992) Metta World Peace (2004) Max Zaslofsky (1952)
CHUCK VS. SHAQ RISING STARS
Amway Center, Orlando, Florida. East
West
78
78
61st edition
All-Star Friday
HH
/NBA @NBA
Team Chuck vs. Team Shaq Game MVP.
Kyrie Irving. PG. Cavs. The young floor general often plays like he’s the only one on the timber.
YOUNG GUNS boxscore
Amway Center, Orlando, Florida. Chuck
Shaq
146
133
61st edition
All-Star Friday (February 24).
Attendence: 17,125
HH
/NBA @NBA Half
Final
Coaches.
SHAQ
65
133
CHUCK
77
146
Ron Adams / Steve Kerr (Team Chuck) Maurice Cheeks / Mike Fratello (Team Shaq)
-- -- -- TEAM CHUCK -- -- --
TM
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OFF/DEF
TOT
ASTS
P.FOULS
STLS
BLKS
T.O
PTS
Paul George
IND
25:12
10-17
1-2
2-2
0/2
2
2
1
2
0
3
23
Derrick Williams
MIN
18:33
1-4
0-1
0-0
1/2
3
1
1
1
0
1
2
DeMarcus Cousins
POS
PLAYER
SF PF C
SAC
25:12
8-14
0-2
2-4
3/8
11
3
1
0
0
2
18
SG Evan Turner
PHI
28:52
8-9
0-0
0-0
3/8
11
7
1
2
0
4
16
PG Kyrie Irving
CLE
27:03
12-13
8-8
2-2
1/2
3
9
0
2
0
3
34
PG John Wall
WAS
27:16
8-13
0-0
1-2
1/5
6
8
1
0
2
5
17
SF
Gordon Hayward
UTA
18:16
5-8
0-2
4-4
1/2
3
2
0
1
2
0
14
PF
Derrick Favors
UTA
14:18
5-5
0-0
4-4
1/1
2
1
0
3
0
0
14
NJN
14:18
3-10
2-5
0-0
1/1
2
3
1
0
0
0
8
43
33
6
11
4
18
146
SG MarShon Brooks
200
Totals
60-93 11-20 15-18 12 / 31
-- -- -- TEAM SHAQ -- -- --
TM
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OFF/DEF
TOT
ASTS
P.FOULS
STLS
BLKS
T.O
PTS
PG Ricky Rubio
MIN
21:24
5-9
2-6
0-0
1/2
3
7
0
1
0
3
12
PF
Blake Griffin
LAC
10:33
5-6
0-0
0-0
0/1
1
0
2
0
0
0
10
C
Greg Monroe
POS
PLAYER
DET
27:00
8-12
1-2
2-3
6/4
10
4
3
5
1
0
19
PG Brandon Knight
DET
21:44
5-14
2-9
2-2
0/2
2
7
0
1
0
3
14
PG Jeremy Lin
NYK
8:55
1-4
0-2
0-0
0/1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
CLE
26:55
10-11
0-0
0-0
0/1
1
1
4
0
0
1
20
CHA
24:46
4-11
1-5
1-2
1/4
5
10
1
2
0
3
10
PG Norris Cole
MIA
24:35
7-15
4-11
0-0
0/0
0
6
0
4
0
1
18
SG Landry Fields
NYK
18:36
8-12
0-3
0-0
2/2
4
3
0
1
0
1
16
PF
PHO
15:32
5-7
2-3
0-0
0/2
2
0
1
0
0
3
12
5-7
10 / 19
29
39
11
14
1
16
133
PF
Tristan Thompson
PG Kemba Walker
Markieff Morris
Totals
200
58-101 12-41
TRIPLE CHIP LOVE MACHINE
Three for the money...
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Takeaway: Rarely do we see an all forward final in the game’s ultimate shootout but in 2012, that’s just what we got. Best of all, the title of top marksman was decided by a couple of All-Star’s, not specialists or system back-ups by All-Star’s, which is significant and speaks volumes about the evolving state of pro hoops. Hometown fave, Ryan Anderson was joined by rebounding monster Kevin Love, Miami Heat starter Mario Chalmers, New Jersey gunner Anthony Morrow (who wore a classic Nets uniform honoring the late Drazen Petrovic), reigning champ James Jones and contest’s late replacement, Thunder forward Kevin Durant. After a solid first round, in which no shooter hurt their stock, Durant, Jones and Love qualified for the final. They then each fired away 25 more shots before Durant and Love were forced to decide the eventual winner via a tie-breaker. Durant had his chance to win (for what would’ve been his second All-Star trophy but first at that stage) only to miss the final money-ball, handing the crown to K-Love -- a strange elevation given he isn’t even considered the Wolve’s finest trigger man, let alone the game’s best. Durant also jacked-up his numerous attempts with a shiny new NIKE Plus wrist band. This latest offering from the Swoosh measures a series of workout stats and allows the user to post those calculated numbers online. Shame K.D didn’t collect the hardware otherwise we’d all be enjoying a host of new NIKE Plus ads with slow-motion Threepoint contest imagery. Maybe next year, Kid Clutch. Post contest, K-Love offered the microphones this gems: “When I came out of the draft, I was told that I shouldn’t shoot 3s. It was motivation for me. I always knew I could shoot it and I didn’t think I had to stop, just because of my size or the position I play but this shows how much work I put in with Assistant Coach Terry Porter who finished runner-up twice in this contest. This is for him. I [still] want to be known as a power player. That’s the best way I can help my team, by being a presence inside. That’s how we’re going to be able to move in the right direction but every now and then, I’ll step out and shoot a three. I’m not out of my comfort zone there.” That’s the power of love (Trademark, Huey Lewis).
SLAM DUNK COMPETITION
Evans Almighty
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Saturday Night’s headliner, the Slam Dunk Competition -- seemingly sponsored for life by Sprite -- has long stood as the standard setter for aerial exploits. In recent years, as the event tries to retain its relevancy (in an inventive internet age), the once game-changing crams have often been forced to include more and more gimmicks as the NBA attempts to troubleshoot the (tiresome) format -- thanks in large to both creative bankruptcy and a lack of true superstar participation, hence the exclusive fan vote to determine the 2012 winner. Despite providing a platform for new talents to capture collective imaginations, the lack of All-Star level entrants appears to be underwriting the events power and reach, especially with casual onlookers. The 2012 edition, which saw reigning champ Blake Griffin pass on his chance to defend the crown, gave the Houston Rockets’ Chase Budinger, Minnesota’s Derrick Williams, Indiana’s Paul George and replacement dunker, Utah’s Jeremy Evans (who took over late for the injuried Iman Shumpert) the chance to battle it out in Central Florida -- exactly 20 years after Cedric Ceballos put gimmick dunks on the map.
The four dunkers and how we saw their respective makes (and misses)... Chase Budinger | SF
Jeremy Evans | SF
Paul George | SF
Derrick Williams | PF
1. The Diddy Dunk. Softly mimicking the film White Men Can’t Jump, Budinger cleared Sean Combs. Despite its (lame) theme, the delivery wasn’t as dramatic as it could’ve been. What’s Rosie Perez up to these days? 2. Windmill. Standard issue. Nothing new to see here folks, time to move along. 3. Reverse Blindfold. Tribute to former champ Cedric Ceballos, who first rocked the blindfold back in the ‘92 contest, also in Orlando. The twist helped but it didn’t have any shock.
1. Eye-Cam Jam. Pretty cool concept but ultimately the lamest dunk from the contest (because of the finish). The dunk itself was as easy as it gets. Evans should’ve not put it down, re-ooped to himself and completed a more difficult the dunk. Waste of the cam. 2. Double Ball Dunk. Timeless. Enough said. 3. Mailman Tribute. Comedian Kevin Hart delivered the Karl Malone throwback and Evans took care of the rest. It was just a shame that Evans didn’t open with this dunk.
1. The Hibbert Hop. Leaping over his 7-2 teamate (with minimal assistance), P-George got off to a solid start. Time to start taking notice, kids. 2. Tron. Glowing-in-the-dark and finishing with an against the grain windmill should’ve secured the crown, guess no-one saw what really happened. Shame, it was lights out for P.G and not the competition. 3. Larry Bird Sticker. Technically tough, this throwdown was icing on the George cake.
1. Motorcycle Leaping over a stationary bike, which was parked by the Wolves’ mascot, Williams windmilled the ball with an emphatically finish. It was a solid start and the right kind of safety dunk (that combined a little gimmick with a heap of athleticism). 2. Side Show. Rubio lays it up, Williams does the rest (with a little 360 for good measure). 3. Ten Attempts... After doing his best Chris Andersen, DWill2 had to settle. Shame.
1.
45 Final Score:
2.
40
130
3.
45
1.
35 Final Score:
2.
50
133
3.
48
1.
2.
48
50
Final Score:
147
3.
49
1.
2.
48
50
Final Score:
123
3.
25
Champion
Team
Host City
Larry Nance
Suns
Denver
1985
Dominique Wilkins
Hawks
Indianapolis
1986
Spud Webb
Hawks
Dallas
1987
Michael Jordan
Bulls
Seattle
1988
Michael Jordan
Bulls
Chicago
1989
Kenny Walker
Knicks
Houston
1990
Dominique Wilkins
Hawks
Miami
1991
Dee Brown
Celtics
Charlotte
1992
Cebric Ceballos
Suns
Orlando
1993
Harold Miner
Heat
Salt Lake City
1994
Isiah Rider
Timberwolves
Minnesota
1995
Harold Miner
Heat
Phoenix
1996
Brent Barry
Clippers
San Antonio
1997
Kobe Bryant
Lakers
Cleveland
1998
Two-Ball Competition
1999
Lockout
2000
Vince Carter
Raptors
Oakland
2001
Desmond Mason
SuperSonics
Washington
2002
Jason Richardson
Warriors
Philadelphia
2003
Jason Richardson
Warriors
Atlanta
2004
Fred Jones
Pacers
Los Angeles
2005
Josh Smith
Hawks
Denver
2006
Nate Robinson
Knicks
Houston
2007
Gerald Green
Celtics
Las Vegas
2008
Dwight Howard
Magic
New Orleans
2009
Nate Robinson
Knicks
Phoenix
2010
Nate Robinson
Knicks
Dallas
2011
Blake Griffin
Clippers
Los Angeles
2012
Jeremy Evans
Jazz
Orlando
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Takeaway: In the end, Jazz forward Jeremy Evans won the 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk title (somehow edging Chase Budinger by just one percent of the four million votes tallied, which is just nuts because it means Paul George finished third, or gulp, fourth). Evans won primarily because of just one dunk (shown above)... And as amazing as it was, Paul George was our pick as the contentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more deserving winner because he put down three of the events top five slams. Plus, that Tron-inspired glow-in-the-dark number (as well as his touchand-go Larry Legend sticker dunk), was the right combination of skill and creativity but lets not waste any more time adding more noise to the topic -- the people have spoken and Evans has been locked away as their choice... and the 2012 champion. Congrats.
Year 1984
friday’S media session
Orange Ballroom D, Hilton Orlando. East
12:30pm
West
1:15pm
61st edition
What’s the toughest question to answer?
HH
Takeaway: Placed on elevated tables for the first time since we’ve been attending the annual mid-season showcase (which many All-Stars strangely struggled to navigate), the 2012 edition of Friday’s always fun, never long enough Media Session will largely be remembered for Kobe Bryant’s no-show -- which pissed off many of the international and domestic (especially West Coast) media outlets who arrived in Orlando in search of a quote from the game’s biggest star. Not helping matters, Kobe then decided to show up at a planned NIKE event. Many burning questions were quickly left unanswered. After the Oklahoma City Thunder battled the Los Angeles Lakers on TNT, the night prior, one understands that Kobe needed to rest but given teammate Andrew Bynum, as well as Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant all arrived on time, it appears as though the Black Mamba rediscovered his inner diva. Speaking of Westbrook, he arrived at his interview station with luggage in tow. Taken straight from the airport and dumped in the middle of the lion’s den (deep inside the massive Hilton), intrusive microphones and repetitive questions snacked on the game’s elite for almost an hour. Yep, you’ve just gotta love 24 of the best athletes being stuck in one ballroom with vultures for 90 minutes. Nothing else comes close to Media Day at the NBA All-Star Weekend.
SATURday’s MORNING MEAL
Jam Session, O.C Convention Center. All-Stars
2
Media
1
61st edition
We talkin’ about practice?
HH
Takeaway: Despite being labelled ‘practice’, the casual Saturday morning walk-thru is (on the surface) more about allowing NBA fans a chance to see their favorite players up close and personal. What makes this rare insight all the more compelling is the fact that little cliques show (in public) and their development is always a watchable subplot. A new staple of post All-Star Practice is the World Record attempt. Often comical, somewhat entertaining and a nice reward for the finest players on the planet (when they actually manage to break a record), the attempts range from the most three-pointers made in a minute by a pair (Ray Allen and Paul Pierce claimed the record in 2011 before Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant topped their total just two minutes later) or the most half-court makes in a minute by five players. Other than the official World Record attempts, Saturday morning is mostly a 30 minute stroll (which includes dunks, ball handling clinics, sharp shooting and jovial behaviour) as the best in the business remind fans why they’ve been voted in (or selected as a reserve). As far as the media access is concerned, the decision makers in Orlando elected to try another tact from previous editions, this time parading the respective All-Stars around like show horses, complete with metal barrier dividing the microphones from the men. They even included people escorting each player while holding their name card on a pole. It was odd, possibly insulting but mostly uncessary given that the bulk of the media usually don’t act like rock concert regulars. Once Kobe surfaced, he was predictably mobbed, especially after being a ghost during the Friday session.
AMERICAN SWEETHEART
Amway Center, Orlando, Florida. Knicks
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Because of the overwhelming media demand, Jeremy Lin was made available via his very own press conference. Not even the modern Gods of the game, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, were afforded such a luxury. Both of those guys had to mesh with the mortals but not Lin, he was the NBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most protected product during the Orlando Weekend.
REGGIE HITS THE HALL
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Takeaway: Despite Ray Allen breaking his long standing, long distance record, former UCLA standout and Indiana Pacers’ great, Reggie Miller is now on the shortlist to enter the coveted hoops Hall of Fame. Joining Miller on the 2012 honor roll, as Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame finalists, are five-time NCAA Final Four coach Rick Pitino; former NBA Head Coach Bill Fitch; two-time Olympic gold medalist Katrina McClain; Don Nelson; Maurice Cheeks; Bernard King; Dick Motta; Hank Nichols; Ralph Sampson; Jamaal Wilkes and the All-American Red Heads (the first pro women’s team, aka the Lady Globetrotters). The class of 2012 will formerly be announced on April 2 in New Orleans (at the NCAA Final Four). In tow, five initial 2012 inductees will receive direct election. They are: Mel Daniels; Don Barksdale; Lidia Alexeeva; Chet Walker and NIKE co-founder, Phil Knight. Lastly, the Curt Gowdy Media Award (for print) went to The Jordan Rules author and long time Chicago sports scribe, Sam Smith. Meanwhile, it was also announced that the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award would be received by the Orlando Magic’s founder, NBA Executive Pat Williams. Congrats to all the people who have received due recognition.
KOBE TAKES THE LEAD
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Takeaway: In one (broken-nosed) 27 point performance, Kobe leap-frogged hoop icons Michael Jordan, Kareem AbdulJabbar and Oscar Robertson, jumping from fourth to first, to now sit atop the All-Star Game points total honor roll.
His nine of 17 shooting, including seven from eight at the charity stripe, helped the Black Mamba eclipse the post and perimeter standards en route to claiming victory for the ‘West’ squad. As Chris Webber noted during the TNT post-game show, “Shaq mentioned that the
record was on Kobe’s mind and when you see the names on that list, you have to say congratulations. Anytime you’re able to witness history [in the making], it’s just a cool thing to see.”
Top Scorers (All-Star Games). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Kobe Bryant (271) Michael Jordan (262) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (251) Oscar Robertson (246) Bob Pettit (224)
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NIKE FOAMPOSITE 1
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More than 100 law enforcement officers -- including many on horseback, motorcycles and in patrol cars -- were called to the Florida Mall in Orlando prior to the midnight release of NIKE Sportswear’s latest offering, the Air Foamposite One (nicknamed the Galaxy). Eyewitness accounts of the night claim that hundreds of eager consumers waited in the Mall’s vast carpark before one individual eventually made a bolt for
the shopping complex (which inspired hundreds to follow suit). The stampede created havoc and the chaos quickly turned violent. Police in riot gear were called to the scene to calm, manage and protect the desperate collectors. Around 10:30pm, the uncontrollable crowd eventually forced Foot Locker to shutdown their planned midnight release. Everyone who endured the madness was forced to leave empty handed.
NIKE then removed their Galaxy’s from a few of their other Orlando outlets (out of fear of repeat escalation). While news of the Florida Mall incident serves as another reminder that high demand can turn people into ugly beings (whenever supply is limited; see The Road, or any post-apocalyptic feature film for more examples), neither NIKE, nor the venue can be blamed for the need to have police intervention. Sometimes the
‘Gotta Have ‘em’ mentality is taken to the extreme; other times we only have ourselves to blame for feeding the unpredictable demand / hype beast. If you managed to land a pair of the Galaxy Foamposite’s, congrats. If you missed out, don’t feel bad, at least you weren’t crushed in some carpark.
NEW WAY TO FLY AIR JORDAN ‘12
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With his Airness in town, Jordan Brand celebrated like only J.B knows how. During All-Star 2012, the Jumpman hosted their Fabulous 23 Party (on Friday, February 24), to coincide with the launch of the Air Jordan 2012 sneaker -- the brand’s latest blue ribbon release. Orlando’s Isleworth Country Club was selected to shelter the many special guests which included Jordan Brand athletes Carmelo Anthony (plus Lala), Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade (with Gabrielle Union), Joe Johnson, Josh Freeman, LaMarr Woodley, Jimmy Rollins and April Holmes. Fellow NIKE fam and All-Star’s Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, Paul Pierce, Tony Parker and Dirk Nowitzki all stopped by to enjoy the events free champagne and fine food. While our invite must’ve gotten lost in the mail, the night’s pics made it look like one All-Star get together that was just too good to miss (that is, if you happened to land on the guest list). As for the shoe itself, which served as the party’s excuse, it has largely received mixed reactions from both collectors and sneaker websites but we’re fans of the performance based, highly stylised, original and innovative make-up. While it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, the high performance focus makes us smile (because the J.B line should always be about its on-court delivery first).
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To certain NBA fans, for whatever reason, the annual All-Star Weekend doesn’t resonate like it might’ve when they were still in Middle or High School. Fair enough, we each grow to appreciate items like the All-Star Weekend in different ways, if at all. What can’t be denied however is the cultural impact the weekend generates. While not every selection is ideal, or obvious, depending on your view, the majority of those asked to participate do offer a neat assembly of names and talents who (generally) rule
the regular season. All-Star selection matters because it affects free-agency worth. It speaks to the respective trainers at work. It helps pro coaches remain on the payroll. It doesn’t just drive up TV ratings, it also gives us all a platform to acknowledge lovable, popular, unique winners. It matters because at no other time can an NBA fan, player, front office employee, vendor, brand or casual on-looker enjoy (at least) 20 of the top talents on the same court, in the same game. Those who are quick to point a
finger at the Beijing Olympics as the sole catalyst for the recent union of stars in Miami need to pause and notice the cliques often established during the festivities at All-Star Weekend. Regardless, All-Star Sunday is the game’s most accessible event and it’s the NBA’s most perfectly groomed for TV showcase. Its one night when the best in the business are able to play for love, give back, serve up a few timeless highlights and remind us all why these athletes are so often adored like modern
Greek Gods. You don’t have to love everything about the All-Star Game but it’s worth appreciatin. Plus, where else are you able to see a video game come to life? While Major League Baseball’s annual mid-season classic matters on another level altogether (that no other major sport would dare touch) and the National Football League’s Pro-Bowl is more vacation than validation, Pro Basketball’s All-Star showing is another kind of cool. With 20 of the very best together, only good things can happen.
All-Star Game selection matters to these guys. And the 12 men (pictured) above.
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February 24 - 26 | Amway Center | Florida, USA | West: 150, East: 147 | MVP: Kevin Durant
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