Rising In The East
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MVP King James held court at the All-Star Game Sunday.
LeBron James and Ray Allen helped the East raise its profile. They held off a late West rally in the All-Star Game. Story | Highlights
• Hollinger's grades | TrueHoop: Better effort | All-Star photo gallery
• Watch: Dime TV | Highlights | LeBron MVP | Dwight's dunk show
• Adande: It's all about the game | Scoop: Returning to NOLA's courts
• Watch: Dime TV | Highlights | LeBron MVP | Dwight's dunk show
• Adande: It's all about the game | Scoop: Returning to NOLA's courts
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Hollinger: My East All-Star picks Who deserves a spot on the 2008 Eastern Conference All-Star squad? John Hollinger makes his picks. |
All-Star Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Gibson wins MVP with 11 3-pointers as sophs win again
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Howard wins dunk title; Kapono repeats as 3-point champ
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
James, Allen lift East to All-Star victory
*All events were held at New Orleans Arena
Gibson wins MVP with 11 3-pointers as sophs win again
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Howard wins dunk title; Kapono repeats as 3-point champ
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
James, Allen lift East to All-Star victory
*All events were held at New Orleans Arena
2008 All-Star Starters
East Starters | West Starters | ||
Dwyane Wade Miami Heat | Guard 4th All-Star appearance |
Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers | Guard 10th All-Star appearance |
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Jason Kidd New Jersey Nets | Guard 10th All-Star appearance |
Allen Iverson Denver Nuggets | Guard 9th All-Star appearance |
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Dwight Howard Orlando Magic | Center 2nd All-Star appearance |
Yao Ming Houston Rocketss | Center 6th All-Star appearance |
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LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers | Forward 4th All-Star appearance |
Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets | Forward 2nd All-Star appearance |
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Kevin Garnett Boston Celtics | Forward 11th All-Star appearance |
Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs | Forward 10th All-Star appearance |
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Rookie Challenge
Rookie Roster | Sophomore Roster | ||
Mike Conley Memphis Grizzlies | Guard Drafted No. 4 in 2007 |
LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers | Forward Drafted No. 2 in 2006 |
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Kevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics | Guard Drafted No. 2 in 2007 |
Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors | Forward Drafted No. 1 in 2006 |
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Jeff Green Seattle SuperSonics | Forward Drafted No. 5 in 2007 |
Ronnie Brewer Utah Jazz | Guard Drafted No. 14 in 2006 |
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Al Horford Atlanta Hawks | Center Drafted No. 3 in 2007 |
Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers | Guard Drafted No. 26 in 2006 |
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Jamario Moon Toronto Raptors | Forward Undrafted in 2001 |
Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies | Forward Drafted No. 8 in 2006 |
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Juan Carlos Navarro Memphis Grizzlies | Guard Drafted No. 40 in 2002 |
Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers | Guard Drafted No. 42 in 2006 |
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Luis Scola Houston Rockets | Forward Drafted No. 56 in 2002 |
Paul Millsap Utah Jazz | Forward Drafted No. 47 in 2006 |
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Sean Williams New Jersey Nets | Center Drafted No. 17 in 2007 |
Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics | Guard Drafted No. 21 in 2006 |
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Yi Jianlian Milwaukee Bucks | Forward Drafted No. 6 in 2007 |
Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers | Guard Drafted No. 6 in 2006 |
Meet The All-Stars
We're talking to the All-Stars in New Orleans. Listen to the interviews:
• Kobe Bryant• Dwyane Wade
• Caron Butler
• Brandon Roy
• Dwight Howard
• Chris Bosh
• Chris Paul/David West
• LeBron James
• LaMarcus Aldridge
• Daniel Gibson
• Jeff Green
• Antawn Jamison
• Al Horford
Rewind: 2007 Player Movement
Stars Head East
Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to Boston. Rashard Lewis to Orlando. Zach Randolph to New York. Player Movement
Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to Boston. Rashard Lewis to Orlando. Zach Randolph to New York. Player Movement
Rewind: 2006 Player Movement
Big Ben Becomes Bull
Chicago landed the biggest free agent in Ben Wallace. And the '06 draft was loaded with trades.
Player Movement
Chicago landed the biggest free agent in Ben Wallace. And the '06 draft was loaded with trades.
Player Movement
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