Was Shaq an All Star in 2009?

Was Shaq an All Star in 2009?

Five years removed from their last stint as teammates on the Lakers and on the West All-Star team, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant used the 2009 All-Star Game to prove that — once and for all — their feud was behind them.

Who is performing at the NBA All-Star Game?

The NBA announced that DJ Khaled will be joined by Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Gunna, Migos and Lil Baby to headline an “unforgettable performance.” All-Star Saturday, which also includes the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest, will start at 8:00 p.m. ET on TNT.

Why didn’t Kobe play in the 2010 All-Star Game?

Four players missed the game: Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Brandon Roy due to injury; Allen Iverson due to personal reasons. As a result, four more were named to the roster as replacements: Chauncey Billups for Paul, Chris Kaman for Roy, Jason Kidd for Bryant and David Lee for Iverson.

Was Kobe and Shaq a duo?

For three title runs, both Shaq and Kobe could be argued as the greatest inside-outside duo in NBA history. Their relationship was symbiotic, as one always opened the game up for the other.

Who won 2009 All-Star Game?

It was the 58th edition of the NBA All-Star Game, and was played at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the Phoenix Suns. The Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 146–119….2009 NBA All-Star Game.

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NBA All-Star Game

Who is performing at the All-Star Game halftime Show?

Nine-time GRAMMY Award winners Earth, Wind & Fire will perform their hit “Shining Star” as the halftime finale. Members of the NBA 75th Anniversary team from nearly every decade of the league’s existence will be in the arena for the ceremony honoring the NBA’s diamond anniversary.

Who is singing at the All-Star Game?

Macy Gray
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Why was there no NBA All-Star game in 1999?

This game was the 49th edition of the North American National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 1999–2000 NBA season. (The 1998-99 edition was canceled due to the NBA lockout.)