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Bulls Guard Zach LaVine Named an NBA All-Star Game Reserve
For the first time in his NBA career, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is heading to the NBA All-Star Game, as he’s been named as a reserve player for the Eastern Conference squad. LaVine is having one of the best seasons of his NBA career, averaging 28.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Bulls. He is also averaging…
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NBA All-Star Captains: It's LeBron James Vs. Kevin Durant
The NBA All-Star Game is taking shape.
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A Displeased LeBron James Leads NBA in All-Star Voting After 2nd Round of Returns
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant for first-place in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game voting on Thursday. The second returns for voting were released and it showed James overtaking Durant as the league’s leading vote-getter with just over 4.3 million votes total. Durant and Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry are the only other players with more…
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NBA Moves Indianapolis' All-Star Weekend to 2024
Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.
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Players with Chicago Ties Soaking Up NBA All-Star Weekend
It was almost as if Patrick Beverley couldn’t put his excitement into words. Asked about getting a chance to compete on All-Star weekend in his hometown, the Clippers guard took a few seconds and then answered. “It’s like an emotion I really can’t explain,” Beverley said. “It’s still surreal to me. I find myself trying to pinch myself sometimes.”...
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Festivities Take Place Ahead of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game in Chicago
Fans and celebrities braved the cold Friday for a night of star-studded events across Chicago as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.
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How to Spot Counterfeit NBA All-Star Game Merchandise
With the NBA All-Star Game weekend underway, the association is keeping a close eye on merchandise to spot fake items. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports on what the NBA is looking for.
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NBA All-Star Weekend Gets Underway in Chicago
After months of hype, the NBA All-Star Game weekend finally arrived in Chicago Friday. NBC 5’s Mike Berman takes a look at the excitement.
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Several Events Planned for NBA All-Star Game Weekend in Chicago
Celebrations were already underway two days ahead of the much anticipated NBA All-Star Game in Chicago. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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How Chicago's Last All-Star Game Belonged to Michael Jordan
It may be low on his long list of career accomplishments, but the 1988 All-Star game was an important mark in Michael Jordan’s legendary career. At a time when professional basketball was still dominated by established stars such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Moses Malone, the game elevated Jordan to a new height within the sport. The game was…
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This Video of Dikembe Mutombo Coloring With Child at Lurie Children's Hospital Will Melt Your Heart
Retired NBA player Dikembe Mutombo visited patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital – and this video of him coloring with a child at the hospital will melt your heart.
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Derrick Rose Returns to Chicago For Book Signing
Former Bulls MVP Derrick Rose returned to Chicago today to sign copies of his new book, “I’ll Show You.” Rose was not chosen to participate in this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game and withdrew from the NBA Skills Challenge due to injury.
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A Look Back at the 1988 All-Star Game in Chicago
The 38th NBA All-Star Game was played on February 7, 1988, at Chicago Stadium in Chicago. The Eastern Conference team won the game 138-133 and Michael Jordan was named the game’s MVP.
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Jennifer Hudson to Perform Kobe Bryant Tribute at All-Star Game
Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star Game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with her voice.
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Chicago Will be Center of the NBA Universe This Weekend for 2020 All-Star Game
The 2020 All-Star game comes to Chicago this weekend. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos sat down with Kara Bachman of the Chicago Sports Commission to talk about all the unique features of the event.
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All-Star Weekend Nears, and Kobe Will Be at the Forefront
The announcement of this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame finalists in Chicago on Friday will be largely about the memory of Kobe Bryant, and rightly so.
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Bulls Guard Zach LaVine Will Only Compete in 3-Point Contest
Bulls Guard Zach LaVine discusses his decision to only compete in the 3-point shootout during All-Star Weekend. LaVine was also invited to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest.
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Chicago Hotel Workers Learning to Spot Sex Trafficking
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association said it will train 450 employees ahead of NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, saying there could be an urban uptick in trafficking during major events, according to WBEZ.
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NBA Changing All-Star Game Format, Adding a Kobe Tribute
Kobe Bryant’s jersey number will be chased at this year’s NBA All-Star Game
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Rematch! James, Antetokounmpo Are All-Star Captains Again
It’ll be an All-Star rematch: Team LeBron vs