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» Sunday, February 17 2013

Update: The Tallahassee Democrat's Corey Clark notes that since there were 36 missed dunks and only 15 successful ones the competitors managed to shoot less than 30 percent from the field in a slam dunk contest. Deadspin.com

New York Knicks, James White, All Star Game 

Usually Stern sits at the center of the table during his annual news conference during the All-Star weekend, but Silver was seated in that spot this time around with Stern on the right of him. "Well, this is my 37th All-Star,’’ Stern said. "The first was 1976 in Philadelphia. And I would have say to my favorite memory actually compounded and growing to the present day is awarding Magic Johnson the MVP trophy in Orlando (in 1992). Giving sweaty Magic Johnson a big hug right after he hit the last three and still being able to hug him because he’s alive every time I see him. That is at the top of the list and it will not be easily dislodged. Even though I do enjoy every All-Star, that one will resonate for the rest of my life.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

Orlando Magic, Magic Johnson, David Stern, All Star Game 

The NBA's next commissioner, Adam Silver, told CSNNW.com that there is mutual interest from the league and the Portland Trail Blazers to see about bringing All-Star Weekend to the city of Portland. “They (Trail Blazers) have shown interest and we have interest,” Silver said. “It's an ongoing process. Portland is a great city. We like the idea, but it's something we have to investigate further.” CSNNW.com reached out to Trail Blazers President Chris McGowan and he acknowledged that there is a desire to bring the showcase to Portland and he added, “It would be great for the city to host the event.” CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Adam Silver, All Star Game 

When Silver was asked if one of those two boroughs is likely to hold the festivities in two years, he said, "Yes." But he said there's no time frame when it will be decided or announced. Silver will be the NBA's commissioner by that time. This was outgoing commissioner David Stern's last All-Star Game; he has announced he will retire Feb. 1, 2014. "This is terrific," Stern said. "There are two applications, one from Brooklyn and one from the Garden, and I really think that commissioner Silver is going to have a great time with those applications. I've asked him to send me a postcard to tell me how it goes." Newsday

Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Adam Silver, All Star Game 
 

» Saturday, February 16 2013

After the Super Bowl was delayed by a 34-minute power outage earlier this month at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the NBA took extra steps to make sure nothing like it occurs during its All-Star Saturday events or Sunday night’s All-Star Game at the Toyota Center. But in case something unforeseen occurs, the NBA and the Toyota Center have put in a number of contingency plans, NBA officials confirmed earlier this week. ``We are prepared with contingency plans for a myriad of potential scenarios,’’ NBA spokesman Tim Frank said. ``In the very unlikely event there is a power outage at the Toyota Center, there is a back-up system that restores power immediately.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

Tim Frank, NFL, All Star Game 

Jay Cicero, the CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the executive director of the Super Bowl XLVII host committee, said they met with NBA officials and they didn’t express a high degree of concern about the possibility of another power outage occurring. But it’s likely the NBA will have contingency plans similar to what they put forth at the Toyota Center this weekend. ``They’ve done enough events and understand that sometimes stuff happens,’’ Cicero said. New Orleans Times-Picayune

NFL, All Star Game 

When the NBA released its rosters for All-Star Weekend's Celebrity Game, one name stood out above all others: Usain Bolt, legendary Jamaican sprinter and six-time Olympic gold medalist. As Kelly Dwyer noted last Friday, Bolt loves to play basketball, even if he's pretty bad at it. In the Celeb Game, we could see one of the world's best athletes in an unfamiliar setting. Bolt was not particularly impressive in his East squad's 58-38 loss, but he did contribute the highlight of the night. In the final minute of the first quarter, the 6-5 Bolt streaked down the court and took a long-range pass. After collecting himself (read: committing and uncalled traveling violation), Bolt rose up and finished a two-handed slam. Check it out in the video above. Yahoo! Sports

Usain Bolt, All Star Game 
 

» Friday, February 15 2013

His favorite All-Star moments? "Meeting Wilt Chamberlain in Cleveland [1997], Kobe's first All-Star Game in New York ['98], '03 in Atlanta because it was close to home and I had a bunch of friends and family that I hadn't seen, Jordan's last All-Star Game -- those are some of the ones that stand out," Garnett said. CBSSports.com

Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Wilt Chamberlain, All Star Game 

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks will be in the starting lineup for this Sunday's NBA All-Star Game in Houston, a league source confirmed. The forward suffered a deep right arm contusion on Wednesday night in a loss to the Toronto Raptors, and after the game he said his availability for Sunday was in question. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, All Star Game 

You have to stand by your guys, and Erik Spoelstra apparently knows it. With Rajon Rondo out of Sunday's All-Star Game with an ACL injury, Spoelstra had to choose a replacement. For a traditional lineup, and honeslty, in terms of deserving to start, Kyrie Irving was the choice. But with Chris Bosh on his bench, Spoelstra would have to snub his own F/C. So Spoelstra did the smart thing and kept his third star, the George Harrison of the Heat, Bosh happy. Bosh will start the All-Star game, Spoelstra told ESPN. CBSSports.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving, All Star Game 
 
 
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