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2013 NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND - HOUSTON 
The NBA confirmed officially on February 8, 2012 the rumors that
had been circulating since the last summer: The 2013 NBA All-Star
Weekend will be celebrated in Houston (15-17 February), the third time in
the city in the last 25 years. The first time was in
1989, when the West won the All-Star Game 143-134 leaded by a young
Karl Malone. The next weekend was just a few years ago in
2006, with an East victory 122-120 and the first MVP
for Lebron James and the scoring exhibition of the local star player
Tracy McGrady (36 points).
It's not strange that the NBA repeat so soon the All-Star Weekend in the same city, Los Angeles also hosted 2 editions in a seven years span (2004 and 2011), and David Stern told a few years ago that not every NBA city has all the qualifications to host an All-Star Weekend (new arena, hotel capacity, security...)
Comments about Houston selection
"Houston is a spectacular sports city, and for one week it will be the basketball capital of the world," said NBA Commissioner David Stern. "NBA All-Star is a magnificent celebration of our game, and I want to thank the city and the Rockets for welcoming us once again."
"I am thrilled the Rockets and the City of Houston have once again brought NBA All-Star to Toyota Center," said Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander. "The All-Star Game showcases the best basketball players in the world and will allow our great Rockets fans and the entire community the opportunity to once again experience the best that our league has to offer. The 2006 All-Star Game in Houston was a tremendous success and we plan to set the bar even higher in 2013. We take great pride in Toyota Center's standing as one of the premier venues in the country and are honored to be the first arena in Texas to host the game for a second time."
"I want to thank the City staff, Houston Rockets Owner Leslie Alexander and the Houston/Harris County Sports Authority for all the work that went into bringing this world premier sporting event back to Houston," said Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker. "Houston knows how to show visitors a good time and we can't wait to pamper NBA fans with our southern hospitality and charm. You could spend 365 days in our city and still not experience everything this town has to offer. We are alive with talent, rich in diversity and just downright full of fun. I wish the NBA and all of its fans an unforgettable stay in Houston."
