The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition matching the league's best players from the Eastern Conference against the best players from the Western Conference.
The 2009 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 15, 2009, at the U.S Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Western Conference won the game 146 to 119. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, former teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, were named co-MVP's. It was the third All-Star MVP award for each.
2009 Starters
Eastern Conference:
- Allen Iverson, G, Detroit Pistons
- Dwyane Wade, G, Miami Heat
- LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
- Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
Western Conference:
- Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
- Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
- Tim Duncan, F, San Antonio Spurs
- Amare Stoudemire, F, Phoenix Suns
- Yao Ming, C, Houston Rockets
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First NBA All-Star Game held in 1951 in the Boston Garden
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Starters are voted by fans
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Dwight Howard holds the record for fan votes, at 3,150,181ESPN.com: LeBron, Howard Headline East Squad
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Michael Jordan scored the most All-Star Game points overall, at 262NBA.com: NBA All-Star Individual Records
