The NBA All-Star Game will invade New Orleans over the course of this weekend, as the second coming of Mardi Gras will have a basketball theme to it.
The weekend will also mark the mid-way point of the NBA season, and along with the All-Star Game itself, the weekend on the whole has produced some unforgettable highlights.
Last year’s All-Star Game in Houston saw the West defeat the East 143-138 with the Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul scooping MVP.
TalkBasket, along with the help of the NBA team have compiled some the best moments of the All-Star Weekend for you all to enjoy.
Spub Webb, at 5’6″ in the 1986 dunk contest.
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Larry Bird wins the 1988 three-point shootout with the last shot.
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Michael Jordan vs Dominique Wilkins: The legendary 1988 dunk contest.
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Magic Johnson wins 1992 All-Star MVP in comeback game.
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Vince Carter steals the show in the 2000 dunk contest.
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Shaq gets introduced in Phoenix in 2009.
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The 2010 All-Star Game in Dallas smashes indoor attendance record.
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Blake Griffin dunks over a car in 2011 dunk contest.
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