Chicago the nbas most relaxed weekend is in the books, as the 69th allstar. When his basketball career ends, hes headed right to the hall of fame. Chicago the nbas most relaxed weekend is in the books, as the 69th allstar game and festivities took place in the windy city. This game was played from a horizontal view while later versions moved to an isometric view before ultimately moving to 3d on newer consoles. Feb 15, 2020 the 2020 nbaall star weekend will conclude with the nba allstar game on sunday, as lebron james team faces off against another team led by giannis antetokounmpo of the milwaukee bucks. Read cnn s nba allstar game fast facts for information about allstar weekend, including the slam dunk contest, the 3 point shootout and the rookie challenge. Feb 16, 2020 the 2020 nba allstar weekend is nearly over.
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Official site of nba allstar weekend 2020 from chicago, illinois on feb. All star games 2020 all star game, 2019 all star game, 2018 all star game, 2017 all star game. The 2020 allstar game will be played in chicago for the first time since 1988 when jordan won allstar game mvp honors. Chicago perhaps no one in recent history cared more about winning the all star game than kobe bryant. How brands engaged hoops fans at nba allstar weekend. On march 2, 1951, 20 of the best players in the 5yearold national basketball association gathered in boston for the inaugural n. The 2020 nba allstar game is officially in the books, and the event will. John wall of the washington capitals participates in the slam dunk contest during the skills competition at the nba all star basketball game, saturday, feb. The nba made espn sports personality and memefamous stephen a. The 2018 nba allstar game will take place on sunday, feb. Jennifer hudson sings a tribute to former nba all star kobe bryant and his daughter gianna.
Celtics, released first in 1989 for msdoscompatible pcs and later adapted for consoles in early 1990 for the sega mega drive. For the third time in history, nba allstar is headed to chicago. Feb 15, 2020 the game goes down on february 17 in chicago but before we watch team giannis face team lebron, fans will be treated to the spectacle of nba all star saturday with the slam dunk contest, three. Kobe bryant lit up the las vegas strip with 31 points to earn the mvp as the west romped past the east 1532 at the firstever allstar game held outside an nba city. This allstar weekend is the first huge gathering of the nba family since bryant, his yearold daughter gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in southern california on jan. Mar 22, 2019 its that melding of athletics, fashion, music, technology and other elements of pop culture that makes nba allstar weekend the new mustvisit fan destinationand brand destination, too. Its that melding of athletics, fashion, music, technology and other elements of pop culture that makes nba allstar weekend the new mustvisit fan destinationand brand destination, too. The weekend was a definite successcharlotte held up its end of the bargain, saturday night provided some fun memories and the allstar game saw an. At allstar weekend in 2012 in orlando during his rookie season, leonard found bryant at a nike party and used the meeting to ask probing questions about offseason workouts and strategies. Feb 16, 2020 nba allstar saturday is officially in the books.
Watching with him was the most enjoyable allstar experience ive had in 12 years of consuming the event professionally. This nba allstar game showed the power of basketball. The nba allstar game has become more than just the game, with other events leading up to the exhibition. Nba allstar weekend 2017 is in the books, and the winners were jamal murray, kristaps porzingis, glenn robinson iii, eric gordon, anthony davis, and the western conference allstar team. Sports nba allstar weekend, as expected, was about honoring kobe bryant. A relaxing allstar weekend in the books, serious business.
With the 69th allstar game in the books, now its time to focus on the stretch. Regular season nba games are an attraction for celebrities, so you can imagine the star wattage sitting courtside for an nba allstar game. The most entertaining moments from the 2019 nba allstar game. Feb 16, 2020 nba all star weekend takes time to remember between the skills challenge and the threepoint contest, we are reminded that this weekend is also about remembering and mourning. Nba all star weekend 1996 program w117 pages san antonio. Miles bridges takes a page out of tracy mcgradys book with a selfpass off the backboard for the nasty slam. While its difficult to maintain a consistent level of interest in the dunk contest, the nba opted to replace the signature event of allstar. With the game in the books, we decided to put together some of our biggest. But forget the allstar game itself because that allstar weekend is better remembered for the epic dunk contest between michael jordan and dominique wilkins.
The nba allstars drew all kinds of stars to charlotte. On friday, former nba allstar, 2000 olympic gold medalist, and nba basketball operations staff member shareef abdurrahim assumed the role of nba g league president. Feb 19, 2018 the 2018 nba all star game will take place on sunday, feb. A few years later, after bryants last game in san antonio on his retirement tour, gregg popovich asked bryant for a favor in a private moment. Nba all star weekend 1996 program w117 pages san antonio on. Allstar weekend, as expected, was about honoring kobe bryant. The predecessor of the nba live series was the nba playoffs series, which featured lakers vs.
Sports nba all star weekend, as expected, was about honoring kobe bryant. Nba all star weekend is a threeday event which goes from friday to sunday. Feb 18, 2020 this weekend was one for the books with the friendly rivalry between teammates jayson tatum and kemba walker and a new allstar format made the 2020 allstar game even more entertaining. This all star weekend is the first huge gathering of the nba family since bryant, his yearold daughter gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in southern california on jan. Official site of nba all star weekend 2020 from chicago, illinois on feb. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores. Nba allstar metta world peace has a reputation that precedes him. Feb 18, 2019 the 2019 nba allstar weekend is in the books. Feb 17, 2020 chicago the nbas most relaxed weekend is in the books, as the 69th allstar game and festivities took place in the windy city. Barack obama makes surprise appearance at nba cares event. The nba all star game has become more than just the game, with other events leading up to the exhibition. Kobe bryant, an 18time allstar, won four allstar mvp awards in 2002, 2007, 2009 when he cowon with shaquille oneal and 2011. A fivetime nba allstar, onetime champion and revolutionary power forward, loves. Team lebron came back late to beat team giannis 157155 on the court in what turned out to be a thrilling game, even by the.
Miles bridges reportedly plans to participate in 2019 nba. Your mustsee 3 of the weekend is jam packed with recordsetting performances for the history books. Chicago ap it has become one of the nbas most revered traditions. Though many eloquent speeches and moving songs were done in. It is the featured event of nba allstar weekend, a threeday event which goes from friday to sunday. Nba allstar weekend is a wrap but not before a thrilling fourth. Though many eloquent speeches and moving songs were done in bryants honor, on sunday night the allstar players. The nba allstar celebrity game returns for the 17th time tonight.
The celebrity allstar game and slam dunk contest are in the pastcongratulations to team wilbon and derrick jones jr. Chicago the nbas most relaxed weekend is in the books, as the 69th all star. Bryant is tied with bob pettit for the most allstar mvps in history with four. This will be the first year the exhibition game will be held under a different format. The biggest takeaways from the 2020 nba allstar game. The friday and saturday competitions at nba allstar weekend in chicago are in the books bam adebayo took home the skills trophy. Charlotte hornets rookie forward miles bridges is reportedly set to compete in the 2019 nba slam dunk contest on feb. For my money, it was one of the most memorable nba moments in recent history. Nba allstar celebrity game best players of all time. As the game returns for its 17th contest, we put together the most.
If you want to see more from any of your favorite teams or players, let us know by sending us a message or photo on twitter, instagram or facebook. The 2020 nbaall star weekend will conclude with the nba allstar game on sunday, as lebron james team faces off against another team led by. However, the rich culture and basketball history of chicago made it. As the 2020 nba allstar game draws near, russell westbrook has a. Allstar weekend nears, and kobe will be at the forefront.
While the bulk of the attention is always focused on the allstar game itself, the saturday night festivities are usually just as fun, and tonight. Theres something unique about pro basketball that sets hoops fans apart from other sports enthusiasts. Regular season nba games are an attraction for celebrities, so you can imagine the star wattage sitting courtside for an nba all star game. Im just mad i got 61 odds instead of the 71 some sports books were offering. On friday, former nba all star, 2000 olympic gold medalist, and nba basketball operations staff member shareef abdurrahim assumed the role of nba g league president. The national basketball association allstar weekend is a weekend festival held every february during the middle of the nba regular season that consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the nba allstar game held on sunday night. On sunday, anthony davis scored an allstar gamerecord 52 points to lead the western conference past the eastern conference 192182. The 2019 nba all star weekend will kick off on feb. Allstar weekend, as expected, was about honoring kobe the. Looking back at jayson tatum and kemba walkers 2020 nba. Chicago the nba dedicated its allstar weekend to the life of kobe bryant.
The allstar game was first played at the boston garden on march 2, 1951. This decorated member of the basketball world has high hopes for helping the minor league continue to flourish. How brands engaged hoops fans at nba allstar weekend event. For the first time in allstar history, the resetting score came into. Nba allstar game 2020 relive the wild finish to team lebrons win. Smith a head coach for this years celebrity allstar game and boy, he did not disappoint. Allstar weekend, as expected, was about honoring kobe. It was my first time covering the allstar events, so it was. Take a look back at the history of the nba allstar game.
Receiving the first technical foul in the history of the celebrity allstar game, stephen a. No regular season games are held during this period, which is also known as the allstar break. Team usa 2020team usa 2020 nba historynba history nba. Feb 17, 2020 chicago the nba dedicated its allstar weekend to the life of kobe bryant. Sunday nights nba allstar game was truly one for the history books. Nba live 2005 brought the addition of the freestyle air, nba all star weekend, which includes the rookie challenge, three point shootout, slam dunk contest, and the nba all star game, and freestyle challenge, which two players or more can play the three point shootout or the slam dunk contest. If you ever happen to get a chance to watch allstar weekend with him, i highly recommend it. Kobe bryants legacy honored at the nba allstar game. Chicago nikola jokic may not have been on the floor during the most thrilling fourth quarter in nba allstar game history, but he left his second appearance at the event with the memory of a. Feb 17, 2020 at all star weekend in 2012 in orlando during his rookie season, leonard found bryant at a nike party and used the meeting to ask probing questions about offseason workouts and strategies. Here are the best and worst to have ever played in it. If you ask even the most casual sports fan about the career of the baller formerly known as ron artest many would reference the. The all star game was first played at the boston garden on march 2, 1951. The national basketball association allstar game is a basketball exhibition game hosted every february by the national basketball association nba and showcases 24 of the leagues star players.