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2011 All-Star Game: How Does Free Agent Movement Affect Who Goes?
The biggest differences will likely take place out West. With players
like Amar’e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer now residing on Eastern
Conference teams, a few frontcourt positions have opened up.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/440673-2011-all-star-game-how-does-free-agent-movent-affect-who-goes#page/1
2011 NBA All-Star Game to Bring at Least $85 Million to Los
Angeles Economy
Of that, $60 million of the total revenue generated is expected to
come from visitors attracted to Los Angeles to attend NBA All-Star
Weekend events. The influx of out-of-towners means more money will be
spent on area hotels and lodging, transportation, food, beverages,
entertainment and shopping. Increased economic activity from local
residents and businesses is expected to generate an additional $25
million.
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/newsId=20100811005399
First Look at 2011 NBA All-Star Gear
The 2011 All-Star jerseys will follow the traditional Blue/East and
Red/West palette. The jersey's read "The East" or the "The West" with a
silhouette of the LA skyline in the lettering. The jersey also features
the adidas Three Stripes on the sides of the jersey. Being that we are
very far from the 2011 All-Star game, anything can change, but for now,
these are the 2011 All-Star jerseys.
http://www.kenlu.net/forum/adidas-2011-ASG-Jersey-amp-adiPure-2010-06_51682.html
2011 NBA All-Star Logo unveiled
Before Game 2 of the Lakers-Celtics Finals, the NBA held a press
conference to present the logo for the 2011 NBA All-Star game, which
will be played in Los Angeles. Ahmad Rashad hosted the festivities, and
former Laker James Worthy, current Clipper Eric Gordon, and L.A. mayor
Antonio Villaraigoso were all in attendance.
Watch the video
NBA's Vendor Diversity Program
The NBA's objective for the All-Star Vendor Diversity Program is to
bring real business opportunities to local woman and minority-owned
businesses that are interested in providing goods and services to
All-Star. Vendors who are in the Los Angeles County need to:
- Complete and submit the on-line application.
- Submit proof of certification as a woman or minority-owned enterprise to: nbavendordiversity@nba.com or by fax to 201-974-5972.
The deadline is September 1, 2010. For more information ==> http://www.nba.com/allstarvendordiversity/
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012
NBA Commissioner David Stern announced at a press conference on May
4, that the new Stadium of the Orlando Magic will host all the
All-Star Weekend games and contests between 24-26 February 2012. This is
the second time that the All-Star visits Orlando, 20 years after the
emotional 1992 edition.
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/release_allstar_050410.html
NBA All-Star Weekend not going to Europe in the near future
There had been talk of holding the game in Europe, perhaps in London ahead of
the 2012 Olympics. Stern said that was “just talk,” and nothing more. “Some of
the players come up to me and say, ‘Let’s go to London.’ They don’t know how
difficult it is to mount something,” Stern said. “I think this game is staying
domestic for quite a few more years.”
http://blog.taragana.com/business/2010/05/04/orlando-magics-new-arena-lands-2012-nba-all-star-game-weeklong-festivities-57251/
2010 ALL STAR NEWS
Jason Kidd replaces injured Kobe; David Lee steps in for Iverson
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/11/kidd.lee.replacements/index.html
Your All-Star Weekend Party List
http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=2545
Gretchen Wilson to perform National Anthem
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/10/anthem/index.html
Chris Kaman first All-Star Game appearance substituting injured
Brandon Roy
http://dimemag.com/2010/02/chris-kaman-replaces-brandon-roy-on-all-star-roster/
Three-Point Shootout Contestants announced
http://www.allstarnba.es/3pointcontes/2010.htm
Billups to replace Paul in 2010 NBA All-Star Game
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/03/billups.replacement/index.html
Alicia Keys, Shakira and Usher to perform at All-Star Game
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/02/music.performances/index.html
NBA All-Star Game reserves announced
East reserves -
West reserves
NBA All-Star jerseys available at NBA Store
The NBA All-Star Game is a few weeks away, and thanks to the NBA
shop's site we now know what the jerseys will look like when the players
take the court for the NBA All-Star Game. Interested in buying one? It
will set you back $300.
http://store.nba.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3974076&cp=3974075
Brown, Robinson, Wallace to compete in 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk
2009 Sprite Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks
will attempt to become the first three-time winner of the competition
when he defends his title on NBA All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 13, at
American Airlines Center Robinson will compete against the Charlotte
Bobcats' Gerald Wallace and the Los Angeles Lakers' Shannon Brown.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/01/18/sprite.dunk.pr/index.html
Demar DeRozan and Eric Gordon to compete in the inaugural All-Star
Slam Dunk-In
DeRozan and Gordon will compete in the All-Star Slam Dunk-In
competition at halftime of the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge on Friday, Feb.
12. Each player get two dunks in the two minutes one-round dunk-in, with
the player receiving the highest percentage of fan votes advancing to
the All-Star Saturday Night Sprite Slam Dunk event.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/01/12/allstar.dunkin/index.html
Chris Kaman Taking Charge, Making Case for All-Star Selection
It's a long shot, mainly due to the Clippers' less-than-stellar 14-18
record. But if Western Conference coaches seek to name a center for the All-Star
team who actually starts at center, Kaman is the likely pick.
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/01/04/chris-kaman-taking-charge-making-case-for-all-star-selection/
Steve Nash starts "internet campaign" for All-Star votes
NBA 2010 All Star Game Official Commercial starting Usher
An All-Star 3-point possibility for Dallas Mavericks' Kidd?
Kidd says he'd consider it a
"once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to compete in the 3-point shootout
during the All-Star Saturday festivities. To take part in the All-Star
Weekend in one of his adopted hometowns would be a checkmarks he could
put on life's to-do list. The league chooses six players to shoot in the
competition, usually the defending champion being among them.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/122609dnspomavslede.3163a9c.html
Decade’s Best: All-Star Game
There was a time not too long ago when the gap
between the conferences was far greater, where the Western’s dominance
wasn’t even questioned due to a lack of elite teams as well as a
shortage of great players in the East. The 2001 NBA All-Star
Game was clearly evident of this fact, featuring a Western Conference
roster that dwarfed its counterparts in skill and size.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2009/12/decade’s-best-all-star-game/
The Potential New All-Stars On The Block
Every now and then, players elevate their game to the all-star level. In the
2009-2010 season, there are several players stepping their game up to all-star
level. This article focuses on players who could become all-stars for the first
time this season.
http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2009/12/the-potential-new-all-stars-on-the-block/
All Star Voting Takes A Step Back (Tracy McGrady)
There he is with almost 300,000 votes, which currently has him
starting the game besides the leading vote-getter, Kobe Bryant.
McGrady’s vote total could be the result of a bleed over effect caused
by Yao Ming’s popularity. If so, the NBA has no one to blame but
themselves because McGrady is actually listed as an eligible guard to be
selected, even though he hasn’t played a game in almost a year.
http://www.intentionalfoul.com/nba/all-star-voting-takes-a-step-back-tracy-mcgrady/
LeBron James May Not Enter Dunk Contest
After saying at last year’s event in Phoenix that he planned to dunk
in the 2010 festivities in Dallas, James now says he’s “50-50” about
taking part. So why has he changed his mind? “I was excited,” he said.
“When I said it I was very excited about doing it. I was there at the
event and you get caught up in it a little bit.”
http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=21486
Dwight Howard doesn't sound interested in competing in the All-Star
Slam-Dunk contest
When asked whether he would compete in the event, the 23-year-old superstar
didn't sound enthused. "I’m getting old, man, they’ve got to stop grabbing me in
the games so I can jump. I’ve got to keep my legs. It’s kind of tough. I don’t
know. I’ve thought about it. But I think it’s time for us to see more guys get
out there and show their stuff. I would love to see a lot of people in it." But,
then, he took a look at a nearby video camera and kept his options open. If they
want me in it, they ought to vote me in," he said. "Vote me. Vote for me."
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2009/12/dwight-howard-doesnt-sound-interested-in-competing-in-the-allstar-dunk-contest-but-he-leaves-the-doo.html
Orlando To Lobby For NBA All-Star Game
It has been 17 years since Orlando hosted the All-Star Game.
Commissioners are preparing a pitch to host the 2012 NBA All-Star Game
in the City Beautiful, which would provide global exposure for the city,
but it comes at a price. Mayor Buddy Dyer said that the estimated $1.5
million cost, split between the city, county and the Magic, brings a
hefty return.
http://www.wesh.com/sports/21765080/detail.html
Robinson Only Wants to Defend Dunk Title Against LeBron
"If LeBron is in it, I am,'' Robinson, a 5-foot-9 New York guard
said in an interview Friday with FanHouse about the Cleveland star who
never has been in a dunk contest in his six previous NBA seasons. "If
he's in it, I'm in it. But if he's not in it, I might not be in it.''
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/11/28/robinson-only-wants-to-defend-dunk-title-against-lebron/
Behind the scenes: The 2010 NBA All-Star Game ballot
Players like Chris Kaman, Brendan Haywood, Ben Wallace, Eric Gordon,
Brandon Jennings, Tireke Evans are out of this year's ballot, while
people like Allen Iverson, Ramon Sessions or Samuel Dalembert are
between the 120 chosen players. At least this year we have no Yi
Jianlian competing for a starting forward spot... Marc Stein explains
step by step how it works.
http://espn.go.com/blog/TrueHoop/post/_/id/10528/inside-the-all-star-ballot-selections
2010 NBA All-Star Game ballot unveiled
The NBA All-Star ballot lists 120 players -- 60 each from the
Eastern and Western conferences -- with 24 guards, 24 forwards, and 12
centers from each conference comprising the list. Voters select two
guards, two forwards and one center from each conference. Online voting
will continue through January 18.
http://www.allstarnba.es/ballot/
Campaign starts to get Williams on the West team
Why VoteDeron.com? Let’s get straight to the point. Deron Williams
should have been an All-star by now. The fact that he hasn’t yet is
crazy. Injuries, bigger names in the WC, and lack of exposure have all
contributed to not having been an official All-star despite putting up
All-star stats.
http://votederon.com/
NBA Commissioner David Stern wants New Orleans in their All-Star
Game rotation
“I know I am on record as saying that Orlando would be a good entry
and New Orleans is another one,’’ Stern said Friday. “I do know that New
Orleans’ lease is up in 2014 and so I think we will wait on the lease
situation being clarified. But it certainly sounds like a good
opportunity with a stable lease and the growth and strength that the
franchise has demonstrated.’’
http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2009/10/nba_commissioner_david_stern_w.html
The top 10 finest All-Star moments of the last decade
It's a huge heap of nonsense. You have to sit through tired musical
acts, lots of silly intros, tons of gushing commentary, and you might
not ever get a payoff. The players could be hungover, the dunks can
bounce off the back iron. That said, the best-case scenario behind the
NBA's All-Star weekend can be quite memorable. At its best, it is the
best. No other sport can touch it.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/The-top-10-finest-All-Star-moments-of-the-last-d?urn=nba,190272
NBA announces inaugural Dribble, Dish & Swish competition for kids
Dribble, Dish & Swish is free for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. The
competition gives participants the opportunity to showcase their
fundamental basketball skills and physical fitness through a time-based,
half-court obstacle course. More than 200 local competitions will take
place through late November in locations throughout New York, Los
Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Miami. The top
two participants in each age and gender group across all regional
competitions -a total of six boys and six girls- will receive an
all-expense paid trip to NBA All-Star 2010, where they will compete in
the national finals at NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas. One
lucky finalist will serve as a ball kid at a select NBA All-Star event
and will have the opportunity to spend time with players during pregame
warm-ups.
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/08/13/dribble.pass.swish.release/
Los Angeles and STAPLES Center to host NBA All-Star 2011
Los Angeles and STAPLES Center have been
selected to host NBA All-Star 2011, marking the fifth time The City of
Angels and the second time STAPLES Center will be the site of the annual
celebration.
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/06/07/2011.allstar/index.html
Stars of the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend
Now that the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend is behind us, and the 2009 NBA
Draft is upon us, we can take an early look at the 2010 NBA All-Star
Weekend, specifically at the rising stars in the NCAA that could be
participants in next years festivities.
http://thedrubbing.com/2009/06/25/stars-of-the-2010-nba-all-star-weekend/
Commissioner: All-Star game in Orlando's future
NBA commissioner David Stern says the Orlando Magic will host an
All-Star game soon in their new arena.
"Without question, there is an All-Star game in Orlando's future." Stern
could not give a year but said he hopes it would be
announced before the 2010 All-Star game. The Magic's new arena is expected to open for the
2010-11 season. Stern also said he does not see the All-Star game moving out of the
country anytime soon because there are too many NBA franchises trying to
host the game.
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/04/28/magic.stern.ap/index.html
LeBron James 'Preliminarily' Commits to the 2010 Slam Dunk Contest
"Right now I'm preliminarily putting my name in the 2010 contest
Saturday night," he said before continuing in the third-person, "LeBron
James is saying in 2010, in Dallas Stadium, [preliminarily] he will
compete."
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/02/15/lebron-james-preliminarily-commits-to-the-2010-slam-dunk-conte/
Shaq keeps All-Star Game MVP trophy
Shaquille O'Neal of the Suns and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles
Lakers shared the award after leading the Western Conference to victory
at the All-Star Game at US Airways Center.
But there was only one trophy, which O'Neal and Bryant playfully
played tug-o-war with after the game.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/sports/articles/2009/02/26/20090226spt-sunsnb.html
New Orleans officials express interest in 2014 NBA All-Star Game
Jay Cicero, president/CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports
Foundation, is in Phoenix for All-Star weekend to observe and tell NBA
officials that New Orleans wants to host the event again in 2014.
"The NBA knows and understands we are very interested in having the game
back,'' Cicero said. "It looks like the next possible date is 2014 for
us and we've had an awful lot of conversations about that.
http://blog.nola.com/hornetsbeat/2009/02/new_orleans_officials_hoping_t.html
Student cashes in at NBA All-Star Weekend
Ryan Dawson, might not ever play for the NBA, but he is
$25,000 richer after winning the 2009 EA Sports NBA Live Challenge
Championship.
The tournament, featuring 11 of the country's best Xbox 360 gamers, took
place during NBA All-Star Weekend, Feb. 13 to 15, in Phoenix.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=87330
Mayo, Johnson, Durant in All-Star H-O-R-S-E game
The contest will take place outdoors at the NBA's All-Star Block
Party on Saturday in Phoenix before TNT televises the All-Star Saturday
night festivities. Players will have 24 seconds to execute their shots,
and an NBA referee will rule if they're done properly. Dunking won't be
allowed.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/10/horse.field.allstar09.20090210.ap/index.html
Cavs' Williams replaces
Bosh in All-Star Game
Twice snubbed, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard was added to the
roster Tuesday by NBA commissioner David Stern as a replacement for
injured Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh. Williams wasn't voted in by
the fans, nor was he chosen by Eastern Conference head coaches as a
reserve. Then he was passed over by Stern in favor of Boston's Ray
Allen, who is replacing injured Orlando guard Jameer Nelson on the
roster.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/10/allstar.williams.ap/index.html
Nuggets' Smith to replace injured Gay in Slam Dunk Contest
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith was added to this year's competition on
Tuesday, replacing injured Memphis forward Rudy Gay, who is suffering
from a left hip flexor and will be unable to compete.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=16509
Jason Kapono leads Three-Point Shootout participants
The Toronto Raptors' Jason Kapono will seek to become the third
player to capture three consecutive titles in this year's Foot Locker
Three-Point Shootout, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, at US
Airways Center, as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/04/shootout_release.allstar09.20090204/index.html
Celtics' Allen replaces injured Nelson on East team
Allen was added to the Eastern Conference team Thursday by
commissioner David Stern after Nelson was forced to pull out because of
a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Allen joins teammates Paul Pierce
and Kevin Garnett on the roster for the Feb. 15 game in Phoenix.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/05/allen.allstar.20090205.ap/index.html
Jordin Sparks to sing national anthem at All-Star Game
Pop sensation and 2009 Grammy nominee Jordin Sparks will return to
her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona to perform the National Anthem prior to
the start of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game at US Airways Center on Sunday,
Feb. 15. The performance will air live on TNT, Score Canada, ESPN Radio,
and in more than 215 countries and territories beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/06/sparks_anthem.allstar09.20090206/index.html
TNT to air H-O-R-S-E game featuring NBA players
TNT announced the addition of the popular basketball shot-making
game H-O-R-S-E to its NBA All-Star 2009 coverage. The H-O-R-S-E game
will air live during TNT's two-hour Inside the NBA (5 - 7 p.m. ET) on
Saturday, February 14. Participants for the event will be announced at a
later date.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/03/tnt.HORSE/index.html
NBA D-League All-Stars Announced
Fifteen players with NBA experience highlight the rosters for the
third annual NBA D-League All-Star Game which will be played on Feb. 14
at the NBA's All-Star Jam Session. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. MT on
Jam Session's Center Court and will be shown live on NBA TV.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/2009_allstar_rosters.html
Johnny Legend and Juanes to perform at halftime of All-Star Game
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter John Legend and
17-time Latin Grammy winner Juanes will perform during the 2009 NBA
All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at US Airways Center in
Phoenix. Prior to the start of the game, Pop superstar Chris Brown along
with Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal will introduce the All-Star
players.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/01/27/legend.shaq.allstar09.pregame/index.html
Gary native Bill Tosheff to be honored at NBA All-Star Weekend
The longtime president of the Pre-1965 NBA Players Association has
been invited, along with 25 guests of his choosing, to participate in
this year's event -- although he's not quite certain as to why. For 20
years, Tosheff has represented the three- and four-year veterans who
were excluded from the NBA Pension inclusion in 1988. Since July of
2007, Tosheff estimates he's helped nearly 100 players and their
families get close to $3.5 million in pension money and catchup checks.
http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2009/01/14/sports/region_sports/doc8af7cadda0ae883c8625753d007d92c2.txt
Should Yi Jianlian Play in the NBA All-Star Game?
The rosters for this year's NBA All-Star game are beginning to take
shape following the third round of votes. Chinese player Yi Jianlian of
the New Jersey Nets, buoyed by a strong Chinese voting contingent, is
third among the forwards in the Eastern Conference balloting. But an
article in the Beijing Youth Daily notes that controversy has arisen in
China over whether Yi Jianlian is qualified to play in the All-Star game
at all.
http://english.cri.cn/2886/2009/01/04/1461s439306.htm
NBA All-Star uniforms released
Take a look what NBA.com slipped into their online store this fine
New Year's Eve: the jerseys for the 2009 NBA All-Star game, which will
be played February 15th in Phoenix.
http://store.nba.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2977723
Adidas TS Creator All-Star Team East Edition
The Adidas TS Creator model has been very popular as of late. Here
we feature a special pair created for the Eastern Conference All Stars.
They sport a silver / obsidian / university blue color combination along
with the all star logoman appearing on the midsole with EAST
written over it.
http://www.kicksonfire.com/2008/12/28/adidas-ts-creator-all-star-team-east-edition/
Slam Dunk Contestants
Dwight Howard will defend his crown against Rudy Gay, 2006 champion
Nate Robinson, and a fourth player to be chosen between 3 rookies:
Joe Alexander, Rudy Fernandez and Russell Westbrook.
http://www.nba.com/dunk/
Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “2009 NBA All-Star Game”
Coinciding with this year’s West colorway, the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “2009 NBA All-Star Game” features a Red/White upper. It contains gold accents in the form of Kobe’s signature in cursive on the heel and Bryant’s logo on the tongue.
http://www.nicekicks.com/nike-zoom-kobe-4-2009-nba-all-star-game/
NBA All-Star Saturday will be available in 3-D
The NBA is going to announce today that it will present its All-Star
Saturday night program of the slam dunk contest, three-point shooting
contest and skill challenge in a three-dimensional format at 80 movie
theaters around the country Feb. 14.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-nba3d10-2008dec10,0,5852347.story
How to improve the All-Star Weekend
In recent years, the NBA All-Star weekend has just not been fun to
watch. That is why I have three additions which will spice things up for
this year: H-O-R-S-E, Knockout and 1-on-1. Take it or leave it David
Stern, but these three will definitely attract viewers and boost
ratings.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/87947-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-new-and-improved-nba-all-star-weekend
NBA All-Star Wallpapers
http://www.basketwallpapers.com/USA/NBA-All-Star/
NBA All-Star Balloting has started
Vote daily until Jan. 19 and win great prizes
http://www.nba.com/allstar2009/asb/eng/ballot.html
NBA All-Star 2009 FAQ
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/as09_faq_080228.html
Do you think the NBA All-Star ballot needs to be changed?
With the way the game is going, as the concept of the true center
continues to dwindle and with more power forward/center hybrid players
than ever, the ballot should be divided as follows: Point Guards (one
starter), Wings (two starters), Big Men (two starters).
http://dimemag.com/2008/11/change-the-nba-all-star-ballot/
Volunteers can get in on All-Star action
When the NBA All-Star Game comes to town, you could be a part of it.
The NBA is looking for 2,000 energetic volunteers to help out with the
All-Star Jam Session, the basketball extravaganza geared toward fans
that includes the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and All-Star Practice.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/11/04/20081104jamvolunteer1104.html
2010 NBA All-Star Game to be played in Cowboys' new stadium
An announcement is planned Thursday
before the Mavericks' season opener against Houston to unveil the
Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington as the site for the All-Star Game,
multiple sources said Wednesday.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/102908dnspoallstar.15bc907d3.html
Dallas Leading Race For 2010 All-Star Game?
Projected candidates to host the 2010 NBA All-Star Game include
Dallas, Toronto, Charlotte, and New York. Dallas appears to be the
front-runner. There has been a proposal to have the game at the new
Cowboys' Stadium, which would allow all the Mavericks season
ticket-holders to be able to attend.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54719/20081005/dallas_leading_race_for_2010_all_star_game/
NBA All-Star Vendor Diversity Program Seeking Businesses Owned by
Women, Minorities
The NBA’s objective for the All-Star Vendor Diversity Program is to
bring real business opportunities to Phoenix-area woman- and
minority-owned businesses that are interested in providing goods and
services during the All-Star festivities.
If your business is interested in participating in the NBA All-Star
Vendor Diversity Program, please visit:
http://www.nba.com/allstarvendordiversity/
Buzz Already Beginning for 2009 NBA All-Star Parties in Phoenix
Start booking your plane flights and hotel rooms in the Phoenix area
now! Information has been released about three parties that are
scheduled to take place during the NBA All-Star Weekend - February
13-15, 2009.
Special invited guests include Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole,
T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady! More info
about the parties will be released in the coming months!
You can
visit OfficialAllStarParties.com for the party details
Madison Square
Garden seeks 2012 NBA All-Star
With a $500 million renovation planned for Madison Square Garden, the
Knicks are preparing an application to host the All-Star Game at the
earliest possible date. The renovated Garden is scheduled to be ready for
basketball by the 2011-12 season. The league has a history of awarding the
All-Star Game to new arenas, as it did in 2002 (Staples Center in Los
Angeles), 2005 (Pepsi Center in Denver) and 2006 (Toyota Center in Houston).
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/sports/basketball/24stern.html?_r=1&ref=basketball&oref=slogin
If Orlando hosts 2012 NBA All-Star Game, fans will party in tents
The goal is to showcase the city's $480 million arena, which breaks
ground Friday, with a planned opening in late 2010. Magic executive Alex
Martins says he's lobbying NBA Commissioner David Stern to put Orlando into
a regular rotation of cities that would host the All-Star Game. Florida's
warm winters and massive stock of hotel beds make it ideal, he said. As for
2012, Martins said league officials were open to an "indoor/outdoor" concept
for the Jam Session. The event requires 500,000 square feet of space.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-allstar2308jul23,0,3068355.story
The Worst NBA
All Stars of the Past Two Decades
Looking back through 1986, when His Airness decided that basketball
needed some revision, five NBA All Stars stand out as particularly egregious
selections. Granted, I'm looking at full-season numbers, and the people
choosing teams were looking at the half-seasons, but some of these are just
too ridiculous to let slide...
http://www.rufusonfire.com/2008/07/worst-nba-all-stars-of-past-two-decades.html
Celtics consider
applying to host an NBA All-Star Game
The Celtics have the paperwork in hand to apply to host an NBA All-Star
Game as early as 2010. They will make a decision on whether to apply after
the championship series ends. The paperwork must be filed by the end of the
summer. The NBA is currently considering sites for 2010-12.
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/06/11/a_star_turn_looming_for_boston/
Cowboys stadium
possible site for NBA All-Star Game
Two NBA sources say that the Dallas Mavericks have made inquiries that
could bring the 2010 NBA All-Star Game to the new Cowboys Stadium in
Arlington.
"They are interested in making a bid," one source said. "But it's still in
the early stages."
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/052908dnspoallstar.35f84e0.html
Orlando makes its pitch for the 2011-2012 NBA All-Star Game
The Magic made a formal pitch at the
NBA Board of Governor's meeting to hold the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando
during the 2011-12 season, a year after the club opens its new arena. Magic
Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins is hopeful the league will bring the
game to Orlando, and Commissioner David Stern has mentioned the city in a
possible rotation of NBA markets.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-mnotes2308apr23,0,1479687.story
NBA should bring All-Star Weekend back to New Orleans in 2010
Orlando also has been penciled in for a game in the near future after its
new arena is completed in 2010. As long as we're considering future sites,
here's a thought: Bring the game back here in 2010. Why? Because New Orleans
needs it more than any other NBA city.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/2008/02/17/2008-02-17_nba_should_bring_allstar_weekend_back_to.html
Orange County pushing for the 2010 NBA All-Star
True Hardwood Story: The NBA All Star Weekend
The NBA All-Star Weekend used to be one of the marquee events of the NBA
season, whether it was seeing your favorite stars go head to head, or who
will dazzle everyone in the Slam Dunk Contest. So, now let's take a
look back on previous AllStar game weekends the highs, the lows, and the did
you knows...
http://www.armchairgm.com/Article:T!_True_Hardwood_Story:_The_NBA_All_Star_Weekend
Shaq's streak of 14 NBA All-Star selections ends
The Miami Heat center was not on the list of Eastern Conference reserves
released Thursday for the Feb. 17 game in New Orleans. O'Neal will still be
going to the all-star festivities, but only to host a couple of parties and
appear at other events that weekend. O'Neal, Jerry West and Karl Malone are
the only players selected to 14 straight NBA All-Star Games.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/heat/2008-01-31-shaq-all-star-streak_N.htm
All-Star 2008:
10 Who Could Be First Timers
But just as the All-Star game is about collecting the players in the
prime of their careers for a mutual celebration, it's also about recognizing
the players who will have the proverbial torch passed down to them and
sometimes it's just a chance to give props to a guy who is putting it all
together and having a career year. Al Harrington, Andre Iguodala, Richard
Jefferson, Al Jefferson, Chris Kaman, Corey Magette, Kevin Martin, Chris
Paul, Zack Randolph and Deron Williams.
http://www.nba.com/allstar2008/firsttimers_071115.html
NBA Allows Their
Stars to Shine
The NBA All-Star Game showcases the most supremely talented players
in the sport in a format that more closely resembles a "real" game than the
All-Star Games in other sports do. All-Star statistics do not have the same
cachet as regular season and playoff numbers but it is interesting to look
at which players have excelled in the midseason classic. Each era of NBA
history has a few players who have performed particularly well in All-Star
competition.
http://20secondtimeout.blogspot.com/2007/09/nba-allows-their-stars-to-shine.html
NBA All-Star
Game could be in Orlando's future
Martins also said that he would expect for the Magic to be part of a
Central Florida bidding process to land the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2012,
during the second season the Magic are in the new arena.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-bk-martins072707,0,4178145.story
NBA Reveals 2008
All-Star New Orleans Logo
The logo features the Hornets' Mardi Gras colors of teal, purple and gold.
It also includes several distinct New Orleans touches, including brass
instruments that acknowledge the city's rich musical history, as well as a
depiction of the wrought iron material commonly used in Big Easy balconies.
http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/allstar_logo_070717.html
Stern says NBA wants to do more than
just All-Star game for New Orleans
"Although we're happy to participate with the tourism industry to make it
better and to demonstrate the vibrancy of it, we'd also like to find a way to
cross over and make more of a contribution to what seems to be picking up steam
of developments in New Orleans." - Stern said -
http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2007/06/stern_says_nba_wants_to_do_mor.html
Tax deal for NBA All-Star Game?
State may waive $400K in sales taxes to help Phoenix land 2009 contest.
NBA commissioner David Stern selects the host for the game and is expected
to announce his 2009 choice this summer.
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/53324.php
David Stern: NBA to Look Into Adding H-O-R-S-E to All-Star Weekend
We're open to it. I think we are continually looking for different ways to showcase our players skills. One issue there is competitiveness! We might get somebody so hot they will embarrass everybody else.
But we will look into it -said David Stern during a chat n ESPN-
http://www.aolsportsblog.com/2007/04/17/david-stern-nba-to-look-into-adding-h-o-r-s-e-to-all-star-weeke/
Progress made in All-Star talks. New Orleans finalizing details for
game with NBA
The NBA and New Orleans have made significant progress in preparation
for the league's 2008 All-Star Game, and sources familiar with the situation
said contractual agreements have been wrapped up. "We're now planning
to put the finishing touches on all the details and looking forward to
making an announcement in the near future," a source said.
http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-23/1146551630249870.xml
The NBA needs to spend less time putting together rap concerts at halftime and more time putting together a great game. Maybe the league needs to follow in the footsteps of Major League Baseball and give home court advantage in the NBA Finals to the winning conference. Maybe then the players would guard someone.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jay_mohr/02/22/mohr.sports/
Raptors still high in NBA All-Star bid
The Raptors vow to consult with their season-ticket holders once more
before applying for the 2011 NBA all-star game. The reason a consultation is
needed is that sometimes season subscribers have unrealistic notions about
how many, if any, all-star-related events they'll get to attend.
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Columnists/Harris/2005/08/06/1162038.html
