NBA All-Star Game Articles - Page 28

Dwyane Wade appeared in the All-Star Game for his 13th and last time in his 16-year career, looking back at the countless memories he’s accumulated through the years and the legacy he left behind before his impending retirement. “Whatever my legacy is and whatever it will become, it’s what I’ve been building since anybody ever […]

Kevin Durant’s 31 points were enough to secure him All-Star MVP honors, adding to the recent regalia of accolades he has obtained since joining the Golden State Warriors. His 2013-14 MVP, two championships, two Finals MVPs, and this, his second All-Star MVP award, put him alongside royal company — joining Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked comfortable leading an All-Star-studded team on Sunday night against Team LeBron, putting on a strong showing in the first and third quarter with a barrage of dunks to lead all scorers with 38 points in the game: “I just tried to play hard and have fun. In my first ASG I was […]

All-Star forward Paul George was utterly proud of his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Hamidou Diallo bringing back a trophy to OKC after winning the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. Diallo showcased an incredible display of athleticism and creativity, besting the likes of John Collins, Miles Bridges, and lastly Dennis Smith Jr. to close out […]

One of the biggest winners coming out of All-Star Weekend has to be the fans. However, there was one particular young supporter who almost got much more than he bargained for after an extremely close encounter with none other than the great LeBron James. During the shootaround of the highly anticipated All-Star Game on Sunday, […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis claims he was not being recruited during the recent All-Star Weekend festivities in Charlotte, claiming this was only a time to have fun and mingle with others: “Guys didn’t talk about it,” said Davis, according to Scott Kushner of The Advocate. “I mean we didn’t even see each other that […]

Kevin Durant earned his second All-Star MVP award on Sunday after his 31 points led Team LeBron to a 178-164 win to close out the festivities. The Golden State Warriors forward was the first overall pick in the All-Star Draft and made his mark known, calling this a “special” moment for him: 🚨 #NBAAllStar MVP […]

Kawhi Leonard showed semblance of the “fun guy” he claimed to be during his introduction as a member of the Toronto Raptors, dancing to a little slo-mo salsa while Kevin Durant and former teammate Russell Westbrook exchanged pleasantries postgame: Break it down, Kawhi 😂 pic.twitter.com/8VKZCSK1JK — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2019 Besides his painfully […]

LeBron James had a request for his team’s coach, Michael Malone, despite trailing by 13 points in Sunday’s 2019 All-Star Game — to leave the locker room so he could watch North Carolina native J. Cole perform along with his teammates. Malone approved the request, conditionally, bartering the opportunity to watch the rapper perform if […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had a chance to interact with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson during the early goings of the All-Star Game. real recognize real 👊#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/uomoU3BcDT — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 18, 2019 Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson are considered two of the greatest guards in the history of the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry feels vindicated after pulling off an epic slam late in the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game. With the game out of reach for Team Giannis, Curry decided to give fans a treat with a move rarely seen from him: a reverse alley-oop dunk. The Warriors sharpshooter threw […]

Michael Jordan may have been largely in the shadows most of the All-Star Weekend, but with next year’s event headed to the Windy City, it is only fitting that the send-off is graced by none other than the GOAT and Chicago Bulls legend himself. Michael Jordan comes out to pass the torch to Chicago for All-Star […]

For Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry’s four-point play is Klay Thompson’s karma. During the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson. After receiving a cross-court pass from Russell Westbrook, Curry made a quick release from beyond the arc and baited […]

Sunday night’s All-Star Game in Charlotte was home to plenty of noteworthy moments. From old teammates rekindling their lobbing ways to current tandems going at each other on opposing ends. Well, the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson was an example of the latter. At the nine-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Curry […]

Klay Thompson had the better night compared to Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry, but it’s clear the latter enjoyed it more. In the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson, of all players in the match. And sure enough, it delighted the […]

Team LeBron earned a 178-164 come from behind win against Team Giannis in the All-Star Game, with the help of former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. It seems that the two have decided to set the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry aside during the game, as they were instrumental in Team LeBron’s second half […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and the rest of Team Giannis lost to Team LeBron, 178-164, Sunday night at the All-Star Game. It was a perfect ending to an eventful three-day affair as the stars put on a show for everyone in Charlotte and the rest of the basketball world. With seconds remaining and the […]

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade gave fans thousands of highlight plays together when they were teammates with the Miami Heat, and they’re trying to give them a couple more in the latter’s final All-Star Game appearance. This is an alley-oop pass from James to Wade that is reminiscent of the great plays they shared together […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George are two of the frontrunners to win the regular season MVP this season, and during the All-Star Game, it seems that the latter is trying to make a statement. This play happened in the third quarter, when George made a very good impression […]

One of the biggest storylines about the Oklahoma City Thunder this season is the 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook taking a back seat to allow Paul George to be the team’s primary option on offense. The Brodie seems to have carried that mindset into the All-Star Game. Get yourself a friend that looks out for […]

Dwyane Wade is playing his 13th and final All-Star game tonight, and during the pregame interviews, the three-time champion said he wants to make one final alley-oop pass to former teammate and close friend, LeBron James. He just did. #ONELASTLOB@DwyaneWade connects with @KingJames on the break!#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/YwmMg5MFaF — NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2019 LeBron […]

The first half of the 2019 All-Star Game is over, and Team Giannis is leading 95-82 against Team LeBron. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company has been toying with their opponents since the first quarter. This play from Nikola Jokic is proof that Team Giannis is clearly having fun. The Joker livin' up to his name! 😂#NBAAllStar […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has rejuvenated his NBA career since re-signing with the Western Conference powerhouse this past offseason. Forming quite the one-two punch alongside Thunder point guard and triple-double machine Russell Westbrook, George has begun to emerge as a serious MVP candidate. With George and Westbrook both taking center stage alongside one […]

Team Giannis is beating Team LeBron 95-82 at the half. With that, comes the MVP predictions. In his last All-Star game before retiring, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has come out shooting and now has a major endorsement in the form of Mavs teammate Luka Doncic. DIRK MVP😜😜💯💯🔥🔥 — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 18, 2019 […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry connected with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on what may be one of the best NBA All-Star Game plays ever. NBA fans know what to expect from this game each and every season, as there is always a ton of incredible highlights considering that all the best players in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki showed off his range early on in the NBA All-Star Game after being added as a special selection by commissioner Adam Silver. Many are wondering if this is Nowitzki’s final All-Star Game, but he has yet to decide whether he’ll return for another season. Either way, it’s clear that he’s compiled […]

Dirk Nowitzki has spent all 21 of his years in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Despite that, it’s not just Mavs fans that appreciate what the German has done for the League. As he checked into his final All-Star game, the fans showed just how much they love him. The crowd gives Dirk a […]

Heading into tonight’s All-Star Game, Team Giannis was considered as the underdogs against Team LeBron. Well, it seems that Giannis Antetokounmpo and company are out here trying to silence their doubters. They’re currently dismantling LeBron James’ squad 53-37 at the end of the first quarter. Team Giannis used their size to gain the upper hand […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has a special bond with his brother Thanasis. The All-Star captain gave us even more insight into their relationship with a touching story about the two when they were younger. “Thanasis thanks for sharing” @Giannis_An34 tells a story of his brother @Thanasis_ante43 sharing basketball shoes when […]

Team Giannis starters Steph Curry and Joel Embiid had an unusual way to do warmups before the All-Star Game tonight. Bump, set, spike! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/YzvSg20lmL — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 18, 2019 Maybe they would like to challenge Team LeBron to a volleyball game instead, as Team Giannis isn’t really favored to win the […]

One of the reasons why Team LeBron are the heavy favorites to win tonight’s All-Star Game is because LeBron James was fortunate enough to pick most of the best players available during the All-Star draft. Two of LeBron’s picks are Houston Rockets’ James Harden and Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard. During the All-Star Game warm-ups, Harden […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is in his final season in the NBA. With that comes one last All-Star game appearance. Wade is making the most out of the situation in part by warming up with his son, Zaire Wade. Making his final #NBAAllStar appearance… #DwyaneWade gets loose with his son Zaire pregame!#TeamLeBron x #TeamGiannis […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is set to appear in his final All-Star Game on Sunday, and he would like to leave the fans in Charlotte with something to remember —  — something that involves his buddy, LeBron James. Dwyane Wade's goal during tonight's All-Star Game is to throw a lob to LeBron. Wade: “It’s […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to play for LeBron James’ team in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte. Davis has been dealing with a shoulder injury, and there was speculation as to whether or not he would be able to suit up for the game. It was reported earlier in the […]

Adam Silver thought it made a lot of sense to include Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki in this year’s NBA All-Star Game. The two legends were selected as extra additions to this year’s All-Star lineup considering that they could both be retiring following this season. And while there’s speculation […]

The 2019 All-Star festivities are currently being held in Charlotte, North Carolina. All-Star guard Kemba Walker, who is currently playing for the Hornets, is ready to take the center stage and remind everyone that he’s one of the best players in the league. Walker, who is averaging 24.9 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per […]

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan made a surprise appearance during the Legends Brunch held on Saturday in Charlotte, the city where the All-Star festivities are also taking place. The six-time NBA champion and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets told NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner that he was convinced by colleague and former NBA player Sam Perkins […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis is questionable to play in tonight’s NBA All-Star game. Davis will warm up before deciding whether or not to play, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times: The plan with Anthony Davis tonight, I'm told, is for Davis to test his injured left shoulder out in […]

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is almost upon us, with the league’s best and brightest about to take center stage in the most-awaited exhibition match of the year. Since 1951, the NBA’s greatest players have gathered together under one roof to thank the fans for supporting the game. But even from among the greats, there […]