NBA All-Star Game

Team James features Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving while Team Antetokounmpo includes Jayson Tatum and Ja Morant.

[Lauri Markkanen](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/lauri-markkanen-Ji3rG8vmasLxNWy8/)(Mr. [Anthony Edwards](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/anthony-edwards-od38ONt5aEAWM6H0/), the youngest player in the All-Star Game at 21. He starred here for six years before being traded to [Cleveland](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/cavaliers/)last summer. [Donovan Mitchell](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/donovan-mitchell-c5XmTqu40nNV02JE/), also on Team Giannis, showed out with 40 points in his return to Vivint Arena. [Jrue Holiday](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jrue-holiday-F5hrjac6YFBzx2nI/)(his Milwaukee teammate), [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/shai-gilgeous-alexander-Ghni3y9TrL9rBSl5/)(after mistakenly drafting [Ja Morant](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ja-morant-O9seJiOia3fxGmjz/), who is a starter and therefore not yet eligible), [DeMar DeRozan](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/demar-derozan-1sVXxgSdLOq7XZwu/), [Pascal Siakam](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/pascal-siakam-O4WMbrh2Eb51D9jq/), [Bam Adebayo](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/bam-adebayo-cAqXbfeLJ8pkYCjZ/), Domantas Sabonis.LeBron’s bench went, in order: Jaylen Brown, [Paul George](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/paul-george-kIIUTtsJtSpaZfu1/), [Tyrese Haliburton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/tyrese-haliburton-kd4uq1u3TjLLcGlB/), [Julius Randle](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/julius-randle-ZOBqK4RMFKL7YI2Q/), [De’Aaron Fox](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/deaaron-fox-HK4MAggNlmQ7dgSa/), [Jaren Jackson Jr.](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jaren-jackson-jr-3KAZAQAjmgeKKdDD/) [Luka Doncic](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/luka-doncic-gMyReUOesjAikT7S/), [Nikola Jokic](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/nikola-jokic-bCjsyLGuQMrMSWNr/)(two-time MVP, playing on his 28th birthday). Tatum scored 27 in the third quarter en route to his first All-Star MVP.

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Team Giannis topped Team LeBron and Jayson Tatum broke an All-Star Game record going for 55 points earning him the MVP honors from Salt Lake City.

At the end of the third quarter, there will be a target set and the first team to hit that target will be named the winner of the All-Star Game. The fans vote the 24 members of both teams and the top vote getters from each conference. Giannis gets to the basket on an easy drive and finishes with the dunk. LUka Doncic has the headset in and is talking with the broadcast team while playing. The Greek is out with a wrist injury, and now LeBron will miss the second half after injuring his hand on the rim. With no LeBron or Giannis in the second half, it's MItchell and Tatum looking like they want to take the reigns. Tatum had 27 points in the third quarter and goes into the final period with 44 points. HE HAS 53 ON THE NIGHT AND TEAM GIANNIS IS 5 POINTS AWAY. He was just 9 points away from the record, and on a night where he debuted his new shoes in collaboration with Jordan, Tatum dropped 55 points on 22/31 shooting and was named MVP of the All-Star Game. He had the All-Star record 52 points in the back of his mind. LeBron had an alley top off the glass to himself, hit a 35 foot three pointer and even had a block in a rare defensive display in an All-Star game. LeBron would not return in the second half after jamming his hand on the rim at the end of the first half.

Team Giannis got the best of Team LeBron on Sunday, leaving Salt Lake City with a 184-175 victory behind Jayson Tatum's record 55 points.

Team LeBron chose Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah as his local charity, and Team Giannis selected Raise the Future. The West won and Ralph Sampson earned MVP with 24 points and 10 rebounds. While he says he’s fine, he did not participate in the Skills Challenge on Saturday, and after starting the All-Star Game and dunking 15 seconds into the game, he immediately fouled Luka Doncic and exited the game with 11:40 left in the first quarter. Even before I was a great shooter I could shoot the ball far with my form." "My first All-Star Game was in Chicago in 2020 when they renamed the MVP after him. He finished with 13 points and four assists and extended his All-Star career points record to 426. Boston’s Jaylen Brown led Team LeBron with 35 points and 14 rebounds, and Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Dallas’ Kyrie Irving each added 32 points. Tatum won the award, scoring an All-Star record 55 points, including 27 in the third quarter. "I'm just happy that we were able to get a win, and I got one against LeBron," Antetokounmpo said. "But I'll be fine. "It's extremely special for me," Tatum said. Jayson Tatum sets scoring record in win.

Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James' perfect 5-0 record as an NBA All-Star Game captain has come to an end after his team was defeated 184-175 by Team ...

He finished the night with 13 points and four assists. “So, I’ll hold it for as long as I can but I’m certain someone will come along in a couple of years and try to break it.” During halftime, the league honored James, who broke the NBA scoring record earlier this month. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished the game with a game-high 55 points, setting a new All-Star Game record. James was ruled out of the game after suffering a hand injury, after apparently hitting his hand on the rim in the first half, according to the TNT broadcast. “You think of all the legends and great players to play in this game and in all honesty, records are meant to be broken,” Tatum said on the TNT broadcast after the game.

As the Lakers star is feted for breaking the all-time scoring record, the Celtics standout sets a mark of his own at the NBA All-Star Game.

“He’s one of the best players in the league,” Antetokounmpo explained. The clock was turned off for the fourth quarter as the teams tried to reach a total target score of 182 points as part of the “Elam Ending,” which ensures every contest ends with game-winning points. Jokic hopped out of his seat early before James had made his last selection, leaving Utah’s Lauri Markkanen to shrug in confusion once he realized he was the last one onstage. Once Antetokounmpo finished his drafting duties, he took the court with a wrap protecting his injured right wrist. “I didn’t get an opportunity to watch Kareem live, but I know the history of the game,” James said. This year’s All-Star Game opened with a new twist: James and Antetokounmpo picked their rosters one-by-one as part of the pregame show. Antetokounmpo selected Lillard as the first pick among the reserves — to James’s surprise, given that Jrue Holiday, Antetokounmpo’s Bucks teammate, was on the board. In the NBA’s unconventional all-star format, the teams competed quarter-by-quarter for charity. “I did get an opportunity to watch a lot of Karl Malone games live. James, Abdul-Jabbar and Malone then stood side by side, embracing and waving to the crowd. That’s icing on the cake.” “He’s not just a four-time MVP or a 19-time all-star or a gold medalist or an NBA champion.

Malone didn't mince words after the non-competitive exhibition, adding 'I don't know how you fix it'

These are the elite of the elite, and they're simply not going to risk their health for a game that ultimately has no bearing on standings. In the process, he caught his hand on the rim and was ruled out for the second half due to the injury. We really don't need a traditional All-Star Game if this is gonna be the product. Joel was imploring some of the guys to play harder, to try to get some defense in. It's an honor to be a part of a great weekend, great players. Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron on Sunday, 184-175, in a game that largely more closely resembled a layup line or shooting practice than a competitive basketball game between the world's best athletes.

Team Giannis ended LeBron James supremacy over the All-Star Game with a 184-175 victory on Sunday evening in Salt Lake City, led by Boston Celtics Jayson ...

He didn't return to the game, his night ending with a right hand contusion. "It was a normal day for us," Tatum said. "I think it's important, especially in this league, that guys are just able to be themselves." I'll hold it for as long as I can, but I'm certain someone will come along in a couple years and try to break it." "I knew he would take it serious. "You think of all the legends and great players that have played this game, and in all honesty, records are made to be broken.

SALT LAKE CITY — The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is finally here. The Sunday showcase is being held at Vivint Arena, home of the Utah Jazz. The team captains — LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo — drafted their teams before the game in a ...

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game caps off a weekend of activities in Salt Lake City. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the game, which starts at ...

Jayson Tatum took over the NBA All-Star Game, setting the record for the most points scored in the annual showcase with 55 as Team Giannis beat Team LeBron ...

All-Star weekend has come and gone, and the festivities were about as much fun as they've been in years. The Rising Stars tournament had its moments.

And while Saturday's performance doesn't guarantee long-term success there, it should at least put him on the radar for executives all over the rest of the league. Jokić acting thoroughly uninterested every time he plays in the All-Star Game is a factor, too. THAT'S GAME.#TeamGiannis reaches the target score of 182 to win the 2023 #NBAAllStar Game! Jokić is one of the best passers in basketball history. At media availability the day before, Zion Williamson [said](https://twitter.com/SwipaCam/status/1627364629323161601) Jokić was the best player in the league. But I don't think we've had a single year without some unnecessary awkwardness during this phase of the event. to Team LeBron...

Then Ernie shouts out Joker for being the first player to start the #NBAAllStar game on his birthday. And as if that wasn't enough, he cameoed for Trey Murphy III in the dunk contest too. This year, the event didn't just consist of the obstacle course we've come to know. The answer might be the rookies. The biggest from each side of the ledger can be found below. A player who was in the G League earlier this month resuscitated the dunk contest.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 90 points and 24 rebounds in Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game, with Tatum taking home MVP honors while setting a ...

[his signature JT1 shoe](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/jordan-brand-jayson-tatum-unveil-his-first-signature-shoe-tatum-1?b) while Brown donned [his new mask](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/celtics-jaylen-brown-debuts-new-mask-2023-nba-all-star-game?b), which he'll wear for the foreseeable future after [sustaining a facial fracture](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/jaylen-brown-exits-celtics-sixers-after-scary-collision-jayson-tatum?b) on Feb. He finished with an All-Star Game record 55 points on 22-of-31 shooting (10-18 from 3), 10 rebounds, and six assists.Only Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has made more 3s in an All-Star Game. Brown joined the party with a dunk in the first quarter. Together, they treated the Utah crowd and the C's fans watching from home with stellar showings as well as the game's most memorable highlight. Tatum was selected to Team Giannis -- coached by C's head coach [Joe Mazzulla](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/joe-mazzulla?b) -- as Giannis Antetokounmpo's first pick of the starters draft.

Tatum also set the record for most points in a single quarter with 27 in the third.

Tatum caught fire from downtown, and put on a brilliant display of shot-making that included a 43-second span where he made three pull-up 3s in a row. In addition to his 55 points, he added 10 rebounds and six assists in a strong all-around performance befitting his vast array of talents. [Giannis Antetokounmpo's](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/) first pick during the starters portion of the pre-game draft, and that turned out to be a terrific decision.

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum put up 27 points just in the third quarter of the All-Star Game, gaining a total of 55 points by the end, shooting 22-for-31 from ...

Alvarado was the only undrafted player of the game and was named MVP of the event. Metcalf finished the game with 20 points on 9-for-16 shooting, 10 rebounds, and four blocks, winning MVP of the event. Grizzlies star Ja Morant is already known as one of the best dunkers in the NBA. In the final, he scored five points. Alvarado’s game-winner sealed the 25-20 victory for Team Pau over Team Joakim. The NBA All-Star Weekend did not disappoint!

But unlike the 23 games he has left in the regular season, the one he played on Sunday didn't really have any stakes. So while James was ruled out of the second ...

Tatum had 27 of his points during the third quarter, another All-Star Game record for any period. It’s always great to have an opportunity to try new formats, new ways to spice up the game, spice up the viewership and things of that nature.” But James was not planning on playing big minutes anyway – saying pregame he wouldn’t “go crazy” in his 19th All-Star appearance with an ailing left foot injury – and the moment seemed as apt a reason as any to remove James from any risk of further incident. Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the two-time defending MVP who could win a third this season, essentially picked himself by walking over to James when it was down to him and Utah forward Lauri Markkanen. Giannis Antetokounmpo played barely at all himself, dunking on the first possession of the game, then committing a take foul 20 seconds in to get subbed out. So while James was ruled out of the second half of the NBA’s premier exhibition with a right hand bruise, it might be rightly taken with a grain of salt as more precautionary than substantial.

During halftime of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, TNT announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would not return to the exhibition due to an ...

While not much defense was played, Jayson Tatum still put on an offensive performance for the ages, en route to an All-Star Game scoring record.

[2023 NBA Buyout Market Tracker: Where will Wall, Westbrook land?](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-buyout-tracker-where-will-john-wall-russell-westbrook-land) [‘Weve got work to do’: Kevin Durant ready to roll with Suns](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/weve-got-work-to-do-kevin-durant-ready-to-roll-with-suns) [The NBA's sneakiest skill? [Lakers](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers-team) will be scraping to make the play-in tournament. [Bucks](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks-team)' 112-100 win over Chicago on Feb. She previously covered the league for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, the Bay Area News Group and the San Antonio Express-News. He added 10 rebounds and six assists for Team Giannis, setting a new All-Star scoring record by surpassing [Anthony Davis'](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/anthony-davis-player) 52 points in 2017. It's just not part of my DNA." "At the end of the day, obviously, you want to participate, you want to run up and down, joke around, have some dunks, create some work," said Antetokounmpo, who had two points in 20 seconds. "My first All-Star Game was in Chicago in 2020 when they renamed the MVP after him. I'll be fine. "But I'll be fine. "I thought that I was last, and I just stood up because I didn't see Lauri," said Jokić, who finished with four points and five rebounds in 20 minutes. I liked the format on TV.

The Joker and the Magician have arrived. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic showed up to the All-Star Game in Utah in ...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey put on a show on and off the court for this year's All-Star Weekend. The 23-year-old player was spotted in an icy blue pair of leather pants with a match turtle neck sweater. Players are often spotted in their finest ensembles as they watch the events over the course of the weekend.

Who stood out, for better or worse, in Salt Lake City? We break down Jayson Tatum's MVP, Mac McClung's win, and more from the star-studded festivities.

Maybe it was gamesmanship, maybe it was a favor to the NBA (after all, half the event was known as Team Giannis). If the pass is imprecise, the timing is off, or the dunk is missed, the element of surprise is gone and Murphy gets eliminated. The Elam Ending was praised as a savior concept for the All-Star Game itself, but watching the first three quarters was like getting a basketball lobotomy. [repeatedly and soundly dismissed the notion this weekend](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/02/19/ja-morant-dunk-contest-nba-all-star-game/69921796007/). Mann: It could just be me—I’ve seen a bunch of these—but it definitely feels like All-Star Weekend is teetering on the edge of a cliff before this event enters a real era of free fall. Look, is it weird for a G League player to win the Dunk Contest? Kyle Mann:](https://www.theringer.com/authors/j-kyle-mann) The distance between his status among all the greatest basketball players in the world and his level of giving a shit this weekend is immeasurable. But when you consider that 99 percent of people in attendance didn’t know who he was entering the weekend, you’ve got to give it up to McClung for making sure everyone remembers his name. Early on and throughout long stretches of the game, several stars jostled for the trophy, but Tatum eventually separated himself from a pack that was highlighted by Donovan Mitchell (in what would’ve been a very sweet homecoming), Kyrie Irving, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, who engaged his Celtics teammate in several friendly but spirited one-on-one clashes in the middle of the game. When turnovers, errant shots, and wasted possessions don’t translate to regular-season losses, the court becomes a playground for them to freestyle and test the limits of their ability. Sohi: For the second year in a row, LeBron and Giannis, the respective captains of the Western and Eastern Conference teams, chose their players in a pickup-style draft. Was it Mac McClung emerging from anonymity to win the Dunk Contest?

Tatum led his team to victory on a squad coached by Boston's newly-named head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Jayson Tatum put on a show Sunday night en route to winning NBA All-Star Game MVP -- and set himself up to continue a trend that should excite Celtics fans.

But it's a good reminder that having one of the best players in the world who can shine on any stage goes a long way toward raising a banner. So, Tatum could extend that streak to three if he helps the Celtics raise Banner 18 in June. "I think I had like 49 and Dame (Lillard) was like, 'Yo, the record's 52.' He was like, 'Go get it.'

The NBA All-Star game had an Afrobeats-themed halftime show with Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Tems and Rema. Watch their performances here.

[during Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/12/rihanna-expecting-second-child-pregnancy-announcement-super-bowl-halftime-show/11245955002/) Rema came in next to deliver "Calm Down" and "Holiday." [during the Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/13/asap-rocky-cheers-pregnant-rihanna-super-bowl-halftime-celebrities-react/11245336002/) [Jewel](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/04/15/jewel-talks-masked-singer-win-new-album-freewheelin-woman/7310373001/), a Utah native, performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game; [Post Malone](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/15/jewel-post-malone-vin-diesel-to-perform-at-all-star-game/51290337/) did a medley of "Wow" and "Rockstar" after LeBron James and Antetokounmpo drafted their teams; and Jully Black sang the Canadian national anthem before the game. [Rihanna](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/02/15/rihanna-british-vogue-baby-asap-rocky-new-music/11263923002/) set a high bar for halftime performances at the [Super Bowl ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/12/rihanna-expecting-second-child-pregnancy-announcement-super-bowl-halftime-show/11245955002/)last weekend, and [Burna Boy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/05/grammy-2023-full-winners-list/11191068002/), [Tems](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/10/28/rihanna-releases-new-music-for-black-panther-lift-me-up/10616226002/) and [Rema ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/12/23/barack-obama-2022-favorites-books-movies-songs/10948842002/)were able to keep the bar elevated at [NBA All-Star Weekend](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/15/2023-nba-all-star-game-players-teams-scoring-format-how-watch/11265847002/) in Salt Lake City Sunday night. [Burna Boy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/08/13/beyonce-black-is-king-burna-boy-davido-african-artists-listen/3343901001/), Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated singer [Tems](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/10/28/rihanna-releases-new-music-for-black-panther-lift-me-up/10616226002/) and rapper Rema — doing an Afrobeats-themed performance.

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone had a front-row seat at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game and he was not impressed with the players' effort.

"There was no effort whatsoever," Smith said. In recent years, the league Malone coached Team LeBron in the game. "… NBA viewing future, more](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/20/nba-all-star-weekend-game-takeaways/11305187002/) [scored 55 points to break the All-Star game scoring record](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/19/tatum-scores-all-star-record-55-team-giannis-wins-184-175/69923347007/).

From All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum to inflatable mascots and everything in between, your winners and loses from the NBA's weekend in Salt Lake City.

The Nuggets coach didn't mince words after the non-competitive ASG, adding 'I don't know how you fix it'

These are the elite of the elite, and they're simply not going to risk their health for a game that ultimately has no bearing on standings. In the process, he caught his hand on the rim and was ruled out for the second half due to the injury. More captains, pick teams of five, have a round robin tournament with games to 21. We really don't need a traditional All-Star Game if this is gonna be the product. Joel was imploring some of the guys to play harder, to try to get some defense in. It's an honor to be a part of a great weekend, great players.

The NBA All-Star Game, for all its fanfare and pageantry, was a letdown with no defense or intensity leading to uncontested dunks and long-range shots.

Nikola Jokic, the front-runner for most valuable player — which would be his third in a row — admitted that he had no place out on the court. You do float that line of, for a guy like me that likes to play on the defensive side, when is it, at what point, do you turn the defense up?” The game itself doesn’t need to be good — the moments are what most people remember anyway. It was just a glorified layup line,” Brown said. One agent suggested that maybe if players had more time off before and after the game the product would look better. “This was like a layup line. On Saturday during media day when players get asked goofy questions, one reporter asked players like Jokic what it would look like if they disguised themselves and played a high school game today. “I liked the last format. It’s always great to have an opportunity to try new formats, new ways to spice up the game, spice up the viewership and things of that nature.” I liked the format on TV. “That was just highlights and layups and jump shots. I think it was a little bit — it looked fun, more fun, cooler, whatever the case may be.

Jayson Tatum put on a show Sunday night en route to winning NBA All-Star Game MVP -- and set himself up to continue a trend that should excite Celtics fans.

But it's a good reminder that having one of the best players in the world who can shine on any stage goes a long way toward raising a banner. So, Tatum could extend that streak to three if he helps the Celtics raise Banner 18 in June. "I think I had like 49 and Dame (Lillard) was like, 'Yo, the record's 52.' He was like, 'Go get it.' "It's extremely special to me. The last two All-Star Game MVPs have gone on to win the NBA championship (and win Finals MVP to boot), while four of the last five ASG MVPs have reached the Finals. [NBA All-Star Game highlights: Tatum and Brown put on a show](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/how-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-fared-2023-nba-all-star-game?int&chrcontext=WBTS)

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown went head-to-head in an NBA All-Star Game for the second time in three years Sunday night, and they put on quite a show.

NBA All-Star Weekend is complete, and with it comes the playoff race and some takeaways from weekend including dunk contest and competitive landscape.

Cleveland All-Star Donovan Mitchell said the Cavs are part of the group, but they might be a year away from true contention, But how many teams have a legitimate chance to win the championship? After watching clips of NBA and college football games in a brief demo, it is an amazing viewing experience. It’s competitive in the NBA this season. Cosm calls it shared reality because the idea is to watch with friends and other sports fans in a theater-style venue where you can also purchase food and drinks. Cosm announced a partnership with the NBA on Thursday and plans to open its first venue in Los Angeles near SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome in the spring of 2024, followed by another venue in Dallas. Discovery Sports expires after the 2024-25 season, and the league will seek a lucrative deal, impacting players’ salaries and the value of franchises. At least 12 teams in the East are competing for a spot in the playoffs. “I think that it would be an awkward position to say to a player: You must enter the Dunk Contest. Can McClung jump-start the event so that it regains its status as a must-see Saturday night event during All-Star Weekend, and will he return for next year’s event? “I think that’s a reflection of the incredible quality of play we have in this league.” Golden State might be in the final days of its dynasty and LeBron James could miss the playoffs for a second consecutive season – something he hasn’t done since his first two seasons in the league two decades ago.

The 2023 Jordan Rising Stars participate in NBA Cares Day of Service as part of the NBA's commitment to social impact at All-Star weekend. It has been 30 years ...

“It very important, this is going to give all of the young players a chance to be seen by all of the general managers and coaches across the country; and they’ll get to meet all of the All-Stars and they’ll find out what it takes to be to be an All-Star,” said Love. The students will gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to see behind the scenes of NBA All-Star in Salt Lake City through a variety of roles across various league office departments, all working together to pull of this massive event. Team Giannis is playing for Raise the Future, which works to give a loving home to children in foster care and provide resources to adoptive families. It benefits everybody in the community that can give and receive and allows us to have the NBA help in this which brings a lot of fun and excitement to it.” “Student-athletes get a chance to show their skills on the court and learn about career opportunities across the league.” The focus will be on NBA and those who will be here to enjoy the weekend. The men’s basketball teams from Grambling State University and Southern University faced one another in a game broadcast on TNT, ESPN2, and NBA TV, and Grambling State came away with the win, 69-64. I’m looking forward to the game against our rival Southern University and I look forward to bragging to Bob Love when the game is over.” And the NBA is giving Encircle a microphone to share the work that we do so that more and more people know who we are and what we’re about. As part of the NBA Legacy Project, the NBA partnered with State Farm to renovate a STEM education space and provide enhancements to the school gymnasium at Lincoln Elementary in South Salt Lake. As much as this weekend is about showcasing the game with spectacular plays and various competitions, it is also about making an impact in the host city that will be felt long after Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game is over. Friday also marks the 15th NBA All-Star Day of Service, a tradition that began in 2008 in New Orleans as the city recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.