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2012 NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND
ORLANDO 
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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.
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 |
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."
