He NBA All-Star Game Always delivers material for analysis and enjoyment. Apart from being a show in itself, since the match brings together the best players on the same field.
The tournament can be a good sample to understand how the NBA has changed elements over time, to appreciate the magnitude of some names that have managed to stay on top in different phases of the league.
He The 2023 All-Star Game will be the 72nd edition which will gather the best of the NBA, the second to be held in Utah. The first of these was in 1993 and featured Karl Malone and John Stockton, MVP of the tournament.
Below are all the updated stats, including appearances that will be this 2023.
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NBA All-Star Game All-Time Leaders
Most plays in the NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James is the player with the most NBA All-Star Game appearances in history with 20 appearances.
Second on the list is none other than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 18, followed by Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant with 15.
| pos. | Player | Races |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebron James | twenty |
| 2 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 18 |
| 3 | Tim Duncan | fifteen |
| 3 | Kobe Bryant | fifteen |
| 4 | kevin garnett | 14 |
| 4 | Dirk Nowitzki | 14 |
Most total points in the NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James leads all players with 413 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant (290) and Michael Jordan (262). He still has a chance to continue increasing his lead.
| pos. | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebron James | 413 |
| 2 | Kobe Bryant | 290 |
| 3 | Michael Jordan | 262 |
| 4 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 251 |
| 5 | Kevin Durant | 250 |
Most rebounds in the NBA All-Star Game
The towering Wilt Chamberlain is the leading rebounder in All-Star history with 197. Bob Pettit (178) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (149) are next. The best in the activity? LeBron James, with 109 (6th overall).
| pos. | Player | rebound |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | withering chamberlain | 197 |
| 2 | bob pettit | 178 |
| 3 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 149 |
| 4 | Bill Russell | 139 |
| 5 | Tim Duncan | 136 |
Most total assists in the NBA All-Star Game
With the 16 he handed out in the 2021 edition, Chris Paul passes Magic Johnson for first place on all-time assists list. LeBron (106) passed Isiah Thomas (97) for third place on the podium.
| pos. | Player | assist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Paul | 128 |
| 2 | magic Johnson | 127 |
| 3 | Lebron James | 106 |
| 4 | Issia Thomas | 97 |
| 5 | Bob Cousy | 86 |
NBA All-Star Game Individual Game Record
Most points in an NBA All-Star Game
The leading scorer in an All-Star Game was Anthony Daviswho scored 52 in 2017at the meeting held in New Orleans.
They are followed by Stephen Curry with his 50 points since 2022, Chamberlain with 42 and Russell Westbrook with 41 (he did it twice in 2015 and 2017).
| pos. | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Davis | 52 |
| 2 | Stephen Curry | fifty |
| 3 | withering chamberlain | 42 |
| 4 | Russell Westbrook | 41 |
| 5 | Paul George | 41 |
| 5 | Russell Westbrook | 41 |
Most rebounds in an NBA All-Star game
In 1962 Bob Pettit of the Seattle Supersonics had an All-Star record 27 rebounds..
Pettit, in 1958, already owned the largest brand of boards (26). The podium is closed by Chamberlain with 25, achieved in 1960.
| pos. | Player | rebound |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | bob pettit | 27 |
| 2 | bob pettit | 26 |
| 3 | withering chamberlain | 25 |
| 4 | bob pettit | 24 |
| 4 | Bill Russell | 24 |
Most assists in an NBA All-Star Game
Magic Johnson has the most assists in a game with 22 in 1984.
Second place goes to…Magic, also with 19. John Stockton had 17 in 1989.
| pos. | Player | assist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | magic Johnson | 22 |
| 2 | magic Johnson | 19 |
| 3 | John Stockton | 17 |
| 4 | magic Johnson | 16 |
| 4 | Chris Paul | 16 |
Most 3-pointers in an NBA All-Star Game
In an NBA where long-range shooting has grown exponentially, it’s also worth highlighting the top scorers from the perimeter.
In 2022 Stephen Curry came close to doubling the record set by Paul George in 2016 with nine three-pointers: the crack of the Golden State Warriors scored 16 in Cleveland on 27 attempts.
| pos. | Player | threefold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | 16 |
| 2 | Paul George | 9 |
| 3 | Kawhi Leonard | 8 |
| 3 | Carmelo Anthony | 8 |
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