The NBA All-Star Game is one of the best basketball games every year, but NBA All-Star Weekend is about more than just that one game these days. There are several great events that go along with the NBA All-Star Game, and fans have the chance to be a part of all of them. The 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. MSG is known as the most famous basketball arena in the world, so it's a fitting location for this incredible set of events.
One great event is the NBA All-Star Practice, which will take place on February 14th. This gives the fans the chance to see the best players in the National Basketball Association gear up for the big game. It' a great way for fans to see the player work on their strategy and individual skills while also having a great time on the court. One of the most popular events of NBA All-Star Weekend is always the Slam Dunk Competition. This showcases the best dunkers in the league as they try to outdo one another with highlight-reel dunks that will leave your jaw on the floor. This event has a great history and the NBA is always trying new and interesting formats to maximize the enjoyment on the fans' end.
Another great event held every year is the Three-Point Contest. This event pits the top gunners in the NBA against one another for the chance to show that they're the top shooter in the league from deep. The players go through five stations around the three-point arc, each of which provides them with five basketballs to shoot, the last ball being worth two points instead of one. After multiple rounds a winner is crowned, and it takes a lot of shots made to claim victory in this event. There are other fantastic events throughout the weekend as well, such as the Rookie-Sophomore Game and the skills challenge. Take a look at the schedule to see all that the weekend has to offer and make sure to get out to the Garden to see it all happen in person.
The history of the NBA All-Star Event dates back to 1950 and has built a reputation over the years that makes it one of the most followed events on the NBA calendar each and every year. Part of the beauty of this game is that absolutely anything can happen, though the best of the best in the league usually tend to make their mark sooner or later for this one. Over the years, guys like Michael Jordan, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have all won the MVP, and you never know who is going to be the next all-time great to light up the crowd with an unbelievable day that will have fans jumping out of their seat in no time.
The NBA boasts some of the best athletes on the planet on the court at every single tip-off, making it an unbelievable experience for sports lovers all kinds – particularly when it's the All-Star Game. And even though there are plenty of ways to follow the action these days, you simply can't get the same experience from home sitting on your couch hoping to get a glimpse of the heart-pounding excitement. Come out to see an amazing All-Star Event and you'll suddenly be right in the thick of the action in a way that will have you kicking yourself for not making it out any sooner.
What player holds the record for the most total points in the history of the Slam Dunk Contest?
The answer is Vince Carter, who notched 149 points during his famed performance in 2000. Carter was awarded a 10 on every dunk he completed aside from one. His performance went down in history as one of the best ever seen, and few other players are even in the conversation with him. Many of his dunks had never been seen before.
Come out to one of the officially sponsored All-Star Game events and you'll see what everyone is talking about, as this is an event that draws in the who's who of the entertainment world. With the game going down in The Big Easy, also known as New Orleans, there are plenty of options for entertainment leading up to the opening tip-off of the main attraction, though NBA fans know that it's an absolute must to get out to at least one of the many associated events that end to draw in fans by the thousands. As soon as you're there watching the best ballers on the planet do their thing, you'll see first-hand what all the buzz is about.