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20 Feb 2023

As it happened | NBA All-Star Game: Behind the scenes inside basketball's weekend extravaganza

As it happened | NBA All-Star Game: Behind the scenes inside basketball's weekend extravaganza
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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates a win while holding the All Star Game trophy after the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Alex Goodlett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates a win while holding the All Star Game trophy after the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Alex Goodlett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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20 Feb 2023

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum received the Kobe Bryant Trophy as the 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP. 

Tatum scored 55 points and added 10 rebounds and six assists to lead Team Giannis past Team LeBron 184-175 in the 72nd NBA All-Star Game.  He set the NBA All-Star Game record for total points and points in a quarter (27 points in the third quarter).

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(Photo by Alex Goodlett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

<p>Boston Celtics forward <strong>Jayson Tatum </strong>received the Kobe Bryant Trophy as the 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP.&nbsp; </p><p>Tatum scored 55 points and added 10 rebounds and six assists to lead Team Giannis past Team LeBron 184-175 in the 72nd NBA All-Star Game.&nbsp; He set the NBA All-Star Game record for total points and points in a quarter (27 points in the third quarter).</p><p>-<em> NBA</em>.</p><p>(<em>Photo by&nbsp;Alex Goodlett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP</em>)</p>

20 Feb 2023

20 Feb 2023

Fans also went mad for Tems and Rema, who performed between two headliner Burna Boy sets.
Fans also went mad for <strong>Tems </strong>and <strong>Rema</strong>, who performed between two headliner <strong>Burna Boy </strong>sets.

20 Feb 2023

20 Feb 2023

Burna Boy brought the house down. Giannis' official favourite artist. And he did not disappoint.

(All photos by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

<p><strong>Burna Boy </strong>brought the house down. Giannis' official favourite artist. And he did not disappoint.</p><p>(<em>All photos </em><em>by&nbsp;Patrick T. Fallon / AFP</em>)</p>

20 Feb 2023

Time for the much-anticipated half-time show. 

20 Feb 2023

HT: Team Giannis 99-92 Team LeBron
HT: Team Giannis 99-92 Team LeBron

20 Feb 2023

A star studded list of celebrities in the house tonight.
A star studded list of celebrities in the house tonight.

20 Feb 2023

Giannis gets Ja Morant. Nice pick.

20 Feb 2023

LeBron brings out Kyrie Irving ... wow and he's a free agent at the end of the season. Maybe they'll reunite in LA?

20 Feb 2023

With his first starters pick, Giannis goes for Jayson Tatum!

20 Feb 2023

LeBron goes for a surprise with his first pick of the starters: Joel Embiid!

20 Feb 2023

LeBron selects Anthony Edwards! Huge call.

20 Feb 2023

Giannis Antetokounmpo has the first pick of the 2023 NBA All-Star draft and he goes for ... Damian Lillard!

20 Feb 2023

LeBron James is making a NBA record 19th All-Star appearance.

20 Feb 2023

The main event is here. The Captains, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are about to make their All-Star selections. There is no more East v West. The captains can choose players from the starters' list and reserves, no matter the conference.
The main event is here. The Captains, <strong>LeBron James </strong>and <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo </strong>are about to make their All-Star selections. There is no more East v West. The captains can choose players from the starters' list and reserves, no matter the conference.

19 Feb 2023

Must-see highlights of the Slam Dunk contest. 

19 Feb 2023

Gabrielle Union and Michael B. Jordan share a conversation courtside on Saturday night. 
<strong>Gabrielle Union </strong>and <strong>Michael B. Jordan </strong>share a conversation courtside on Saturday night.&nbsp;

19 Feb 2023

Dwyane Wade seated alongside famous NY Knicks fan Spike Lee.
<strong>Dwyane Wade </strong>seated alongside famous NY Knicks fan <strong>Spike Lee</strong>.

19 Feb 2023

The Shaq Cam was in full operation on Saturday night.
The <strong>Shaq Cam </strong>was in full operation on Saturday night.

19 Feb 2023

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recently eclipsed by LeBron James on the NBA all-time scoring charts, is also in Salt Lake City to enjoy the All-Star festivities.
<strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong>, recently eclipsed by LeBron James on the NBA all-time scoring charts, is also in Salt Lake City to enjoy the All-Star festivities.

19 Feb 2023

John Stockton, a legend in these parts, was in attendance in the Arena where he is immortalised in statue outside after a stellar Utah Jazz career, in famous concert with Karl Malone.
<strong>John Stockton</strong>, a legend in these parts, was in attendance in the Arena where he is immortalised in statue outside after a stellar Utah Jazz career, in famous concert with <strong>Karl Malone</strong>.

19 Feb 2023

RECAP: NBA All-Star Saturday

Starting with Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung, who tore the roof down at the Vivint Arena. Seen here receiving his trophy from Julius "Dr J" Erving.

(All photos by Getty Images North America / Getty Images Via AFP)

<p><strong>RECAP: NBA All-Star Saturday</strong></p><p>Starting with Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung, who tore the roof down at the Vivint Arena. Seen here receiving his trophy from&nbsp;Julius "Dr J" Erving.</p><p>(<em>All photos by Getty Images North America / Getty Images Via AFP</em>)</p>

19 Feb 2023

Slam Dunk final round coming up. Mac McClung v Trey Murphy III

19 Feb 2023

Three-point champion Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball in the 2023 NBA All Star 3-Point Contest at Vivint Arena.

(Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFPAlex Goodlett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

<p>Three-point champion <strong>Damian Lillard </strong>of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball in the 2023 NBA All Star 3-Point Contest at Vivint Arena.</p><p>(<em>Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFPAlex Goodlett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)</em></p>

19 Feb 2023

Right, let the NBA All-Star Saturday night begin. The Jazz team won the skills challenge and now the coveted three-point contest is about to begin. 
Right, let the NBA All-Star Saturday night begin. The Jazz team won the skills challenge and now the coveted three-point contest is about to begin.&nbsp;

19 Feb 2023

Adam Silver faced many questions about the state of load management in the NBA as well as what his thoughts were on the frequency of superstar injuries versus the fans' desire to see them night after night in the 82-game regular season.

Silver said there was no evidence from the post-Covid bubble 72-game season in 2020/21 that a shortened season would lead to fewer injuries or less load management by teams and players.

This is a hot topic of conversation in the NBA because of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations taking place between the league and players in the background.

It was interesting that real issues were tackled even in the midst of the NBA All-Star weekend jamboree. Journalists did not take their eyes off the ball with regards to the matters that affect the league on a regular basis.

There was also a question about whether there are NBA expansion plans considering the growth of the league versus available roster spots. Silver said any expansion talk would be tackled after the CBA and broadcast rights agreements were sown up.

- Sibusiso Mjikeliso

<p><strong>Adam Silver </strong>faced many questions about the state of load management in the NBA as well as what his thoughts were on the frequency of superstar injuries versus the fans' desire to see them night after night in the 82-game regular season. </p><p>Silver said there was no evidence from the post-Covid bubble 72-game season in 2020/21 that a shortened season would lead to fewer injuries or less load management by teams and players. </p><p>This is a hot topic of conversation in the NBA because of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations taking place between the league and players in the background. </p><p>It was interesting that real issues were tackled even in the midst of the NBA All-Star weekend jamboree. Journalists did not take their eyes off the ball with regards to the matters that affect the league on a regular basis.</p><p>There was also a question about whether there are NBA expansion plans considering the growth of the league versus available roster spots. Silver said any expansion talk would be tackled after the&nbsp;CBA and broadcast rights agreements were sown up.</p><p>- <em>Sibusiso Mjikeliso</em></p>

19 Feb 2023

But first, NBA commissioner Adam Silver will address the media at the All-Star pre-game press conference at the Vivint Arena, where the action takes place Sunday (19:00 Utah time, Monday 04:00 SA time)

(Photo by Sibusiso Mjikeliso)

<p>But first, NBA commissioner <strong>Adam Silver </strong>will address the media at the All-Star pre-game press conference at the Vivint Arena, where the action takes place Sunday (19:00 Utah time, Monday 04:00 SA time)</p><p>(<em>Photo by Sibusiso Mjikeliso</em>)</p>
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