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NBA announced on Nov. 26th 2011 a first agreement to finish the lockout and start the season on December 25. On December 9 players and owners voted and approved the new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) so the Orlando NBA All-Star Weekend will be celebrated in the shortened 2011-2012 season.

In May 4 2010, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced in a press conference that Orlando has been selected as the site of the NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, the 61st edition of this popular event.
The NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, February 26 in the Amway Center, the new Orlando Magic Stadium to be opened in the fall of 2010. In the previous 2 days, the Amway Center also host the Rookie Challenge and the regular contests of the Saturday Night. The NBA All Star Jam Session will be held in the Orange County Convention Center.

This is the second time the All-Star visits Orlando, 20 years after the unforgettable 1992 edition, when Magic Johnson came back to the courts after starting his battle against the AIDS to win the MVP trophy and send a huge message to the whole world.
Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson or Clyde Drexler were some of the greatest stars in 1992. Craig Hodges won his third three-point contest and Cedric Ceballos made a name for himself with a "no-look" dunk.

NBA All-Star Schedule

NBA All-Star E-Recycling: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Orlando Festival Park 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NBA All-Star Jam Session: February 23 – 26, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center - 9860 Universal Boulevard, North Building.
Thursday & Friday 4pm - 10 pm, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm Check full Jam Session schedule

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Center Court at Jam Session 7:00 PM EST.
NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge: Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Amway Center 9:00 PM EST.

NBA All-Star Practice: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Center Court at Jam Session 10:00 AM EST.
NBA All-Star Saturday Night Contests
: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Amway Center 8:00 PM EST.

NBA All-Star Game: Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Amway Center 7:00PM EST.

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NBA All-Star Game Ballot

Fan voting finished on January 31. The starters picked by fans were announced during a special TNT show on February 2. In the next days NBA coaches will complete the rosters with 7 reserve players.

These are the starting fives (# denotes All-Star Game participations, and S is for All-Star Game started):

EAST # S WEST # S
Derrick Rose 3 2 Chris Paul 5 3
Dwyane Wade 8 7 Kobe Bryant 14 13
Lebron James 8 8 Kevin Durant 3 2
Carmelo Anthony 5 4 Blake Griffin 2 1
Dwight Howard 6 5 Andrew Bynum 1 1

More ballot information

Choose 7 Players for the West bench
LaMarcus Aldridge
Monta Ellis
Danilo Gallinari
Marc Gasol
Pau Gasol
Marcin Gortat
James Harden
Al Jefferson
Ty Lawson
David Lee
Kevin Love
Kyle Lowry
Dirk Nowitzki
Tony Parker
Steve Nash
Ricky Rubio
Nene
Paul Millsap
Gerald Wallace
Russell Westbrook
  
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NBA All-Star Volunteers

The NBA launched the All-Star Jam Session Volunteer Program on December 13. Sign-up here: NBA.Volunteerhub.com

For more information you can check my volunteer page with all the answers and updates.

Comments about Orlando selection

"As a premier entertainment destination with a new, state-of-the-art arena and a wide array of hospitality options, Orlando is an obvious and compelling choice to host this celebration of our game," said David Stern. "We thank the Magic, Orlando and Orange County for once again welcoming NBA All-Star."

“We are proud that Orlando, and especially its revitalized downtown, will be showcased during NBA All-Star 2012,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “With the majestic Amway Center hosting great events like NBA All-Star, our vision for a world-class downtown is well on its way to being realized."

"Orlando is the entertainment capital of the world, making it the ideal city to host the action of NBA All-Star," said Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty. "On behalf of the county, we look forward to welcoming NBA fans and players from around the world and doing what Orlando and Orange County do best: helping create memories that will last a lifetime."