1983 CBA All-Star Game

1988-89 CBA organised All-Star Game November 2025 1983 CBA All-Star Game CBA All-Stars Albany Patroons 109 122 February 21, 1983 Washington Avenue Armory Albany, New York 2,773 Larry Spriggs The 1983 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 20th All-Star Game organised by the league since its inception in 1949 and the 3d under the name of CBA. It was held at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York on February 21, 1983, in front of 2,773 spectators. The hosts Albany Patroons defeated the CBA All-Stars 122–109.https://www.nytimes.com/1983/02/21/sports/taking-just-one-shot-to-make-a-million.html February 21, 1983 TAKING JUST ONE SHOT TO MAKE A MILLION nytimes.com https://chuckthewriter.blog/2010/12/23/when-the-albany-patroons-once-hosted-the-cba-all-star-game/ December 23, 2010 When the Albany Patroons once hosted the CBA All-Star Game chuckthewriter.com Chuck Miller Larry Spriggs of Albany Patroons was named the MVP. thumb |150px| Phil Jackson of Albany Patroons coached the Albany Patroons. The 1983 All-Star Game thumb|Exterior of the Washington Avenue Armory. During half-time a randomly selected fan took the $1 Million CBA Super Shot from the court centre. Scout Dick McGuire of New York Knicks was at the stands to watch Mike Davis of the Patroons. At the time an average NBA player made $246,000 a year, while the average C.B.A. player made $5,000. The hosts were chosen for the All-Star Game despite leading the CBA league in attendance in the 1982–83 season. The Game Larry Spriggs of Albany Patroons1982-83 Albany Patroons Statistics - statscrew.com scored 22 points, and also had seven rebounds and four assists. Half-time score was 62-58 for the Patrrons. Phil Jackson, a former New York Knicks player was the winning coach. He had recently taken over the bottom-place Albany Patroons (East Conference) leading them to six victories in eight league matches. All-Star teams Rosters +Albany Patroons Pos. Player Points Previous appearances Starters G USA Phil Seymore 6 pts FUSA Hollis Copeland 13 pts F USA Ralph McPherson - Ralph McPherson - proballers.com 20 pts FUSA Frankie Sanders 16 pts C USA Mike Davis 16 pts Reserves G USA John Leonard 10 pts F USA James Ratiff 9 pts FUSA Larry Spriggs 22 pts G USA Sam Worthen 4 pts G USA Derrick Rowland 6 pts Head coach: USA Phil Jackson +CBA All-Stars Pos. Player Team Points Previous appearances Starters GUSA Al Smith - Al Smith - statscrew.com Rochester Zeniths 8 pts GUSA Tico Brown Detroit Spirits 6 pts GUSA Kevin Figaro - Kevin Figaro - proballers.com Ohio Mixers 10 pts FUSA Clarence Kea Detroit Spirits 10 pts CUSA Joe Kopicki Wisconsin Flyers 17 pts Reserves FUSA Joe Cooper Lancaster Lightning 10 pts FUSA Charles Thompson Wyoming Wildcatters 8 pts GUSA John Douglas Montana Golden Nuggets 11 pts FUSA Jim Smith Reno Bighorns 3 pts FUSA Robert Smith Montana Golden Nuggets 9 pts Head coach: Result Team 1ScoreTeam 2Albany Patroons 122- 109 CBA All-Stars Awards MVPTopscorer USA Larry Spriggs USA Larry Spriggs Former NBA players USA Al Smith USA Hollis Copeland USA Larry Spriggs See also 1985 CBA All-Star Game 1984 CBA All-Star Game Continental Basketball Association References 33em Sources HISTORY OF THE CBA ALL STAR GAME at oklahoman.com Inaugural Game Had Stormy Start at oklahoman.com All-Star Game, 1983 Cba All-Star Game