The history of the NBA All-Star Game It has many chapters and lived situations that make this event a must see in the diary. In 2023, the date will be in Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz territory, on the evening of Sunday, February 19.
Therefore, it is time to review the facts and oddities of the All-Star Game throughout NBA history.
Utah for the second time
The The city will receive the All-Star Game for a second chance. This first case occurred in 1993.
- The Western Conference beat the East 135-132
- Karl Malone and John Stockton were named tournament MVPs
- Michael Jordan was the leading scorer with 30 points on 24 goals
- It was the 4th time two players shared the MVP: 1959, 2000 and 2009
Los Angeles, more than anyone
The Californian city has hosted the All-Star Game the most times, with 6 editions. The last one was in 2018. New York hosted it five times, while Boston and Philadelphia each four times.
Texas on top
The 2010 edition marked the record All-Star Game attendance when 108,713 packed AT&T Stadium in Arlington. It was more than double the 44,735 in attendance for the 1989 edition at the Houston Astrodome.
Points, points and more points
A fact to note about the trend of recent years. 2017 and 2016 set the two best marks in history in terms of point combinations between the two teams.
- 2017: 374 degrees (West 192 – East 182)
- 2016: 369 degrees (West 196 – East 173)
And in room or time?
- Most Points in a Quarter (Team): 60 (Team LeBron in 2021)
- Most points at one time (team): 104 (West, second in 2016)
Duplicate MVP
On four occasions, the All-Star Game MVP award has been shared between two players.
- Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in 2009
- Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal in 2000
- Karl Malone and John Stockton in 1993
- Elgin Baylor and Bob Pettit in 1959
youth and extremes
The NBA is going through a talent renewal present that doesn’t stop. So is the 2023 edition will have several of the competition’s great youngsters, such as Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Lauri Markkanen, Ja Morant or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
And the oldest in an All-Star? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, at 41 years and 302 days in the 1989 edition.
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