2016 NBA All-Star Game

Exhibition basketball game November 2015 2016 NBA All-Star Game 2016 NBA All-Star Game logo.jpg West East 196 173 40 52 53 51 43 47 46 37 February 14, 2016 Air Canada Centre and Ricoh Coliseum Toronto Russell Westbrook (West) Cirque du Soleilhttp://www.cp24.com/sports/nelly-furtado-ne-yo-to-sing-anthems-at-nba-all-star-game-1.2773583 Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo to sing anthems at NBA All-Star Game February 11, 2016 Nelly Furtado (Canadian)Ne-Yo (American) #43 Danny Crawford #18 Matt Boland #15 Zach Zarba Sting 18,298 TSN and Sportsnet (Canada)TNT and TBS (United States) Marv Albert, Reggie Miller, Chris Webber, Craig Sager, and David AldridgeKevin Harlan, Ernie Johnson, Reggie Miller, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kevin Hart (All-Star Saturday Night)Matt Winer, Grant Hill and Chris Webber (Rising Stars Challenge) 2015 2017 The 2016 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that was played on February 14, 2016, during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2015–16 season. It was the 65th edition of the NBA All-Star Game, and was played at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, home of the Toronto Raptors. The Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 196–173. Russell Westbrook was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. The Raptors were awarded the All-Star Game in an announcement on September 30, 2013. This was the first time that the NBA All-Star Game was held outside the United States.Raptors Announce 2016 All-Star Game; Name Drake Ambassador https://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=433121 TSN.ca 30 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131205080104/https://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=433121 December 5, 2013 TSN and Sportsnet televised the game nationally in Canada, while TNT and TBS televised the game nationally in the United States. This was also the 18th and final All-Star Game in which Kobe Bryant participated, as a result of his retirement after the season. Background Toronto's bid to host the 2016 NBA All-Star Game was led by NBA Canada vice-president and managing director Dan MacKenzie. It was the culmination of years of planning to grow basketball in Canada, and by 2013 he stated that "the time was right" to bring the event outside of the United States for the first time. He estimated that it would bring $80 million to $100 million into Toronto's economy. He also highlighted that the NBA had 650,000 Canadian followers on Twitter by 2016.https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/nba-all-star-weekend-2016-invades-toronto NBA All-Star Weekend 2016 Invades Toronto Barrabi Thomas 2016-02-12 Fox Business 2019-08-08 All-Star Game Coaches Although the Golden State Warriors had the best record in the Western Conference, no coach may coach two consecutive All-Star Games, therefore making Steve Kerr ineligible. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich served as the Western Conference coach due to the Spurs having the second-best record in the West. The Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record in the Eastern Conference, but on January 22, the team fired head coach David Blatt and replaced him with Tyronn Lue. Lue was named the Eastern Conference head coach on January 27, even though he had only coached four games up to that point. right Gregg Popovich speaks at the White House 2015-01-12 (cropped).jpg Tyronn Lue (30761766161) (cropped).jpg 300 Gregg Popovich (left) and Tyronn Lue were selected as the West and East head coach, respectively. Rosters upright|thumb|Kawhi Leonard was selected by fans as an All-Star starter for the first time. The rosters for the All-Star Game were selected through a voting process. The starters are chosen by the fans. Two guards and three frontcourt players who received the highest vote are named the All-Star starters. NBA head coaches vote for the reserves for their respective conferences, none of which can be players on their own team. Each coach selects two guards, three frontcourt players and two wild cards, with each selected player ranked in order of preference within each category. If a multi-position player is to be selected, coaches are encouraged to vote for the player at the position that was "most advantageous for the All-Star team," regardless of where the player was listed on the All-Star ballot or the position he was listed in box scores.Stein Marc 1. Reserve Judgment: Stein's All-Star Benches January 18, 2013 ESPN.com https://www.espn.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-130118-19/nba-2013-all-star-reserve-picks https://web.archive.org/web/20130126010055/http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-130118-19/nba-2013-all-star-reserve-picks January 26, 2013 live mdy Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers topped the ballots this year with 1,891,614 votes, earning Bryant his 18th all-star appearance in his final season in the NBA, and also beating out the 2015 leading vote getter Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who was second this year in total votes with 1,604,325. This is the fourth time that Bryant has been the leading vote getter. The other players named to the Western Conference starting roster include Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, named to their fifth and seventh All-Star Games respectively, and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs, who was named to his first career All-Star Game.http://www.nba.com/2016/news/01/21/2016-all-star-starters-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a Kobe, Curry highlight 2016 list of All-Star starters NBA.com January 21, 2016 January 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160222142229/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/01/21/2016-all-star-starters-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a February 22, 2016 dead LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, with 1,089,206 votes, was the leading vote getter in the Eastern Conference, earning James his 12th career all-star nod. Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat was also named a starter to his 12th career All-Star Game, with a total of 941,466 votes. Rounding out the rest of the Eastern Conference starting lineup was Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors (second all-star nod), Paul George of the Indiana Pacers (3rd all-star nod), and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, who was named to his ninth career All-Star Game. The West Reserves included Klay Thompson and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden of the Houston Rockets, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings, and LaMarcus Aldridge, who made the All-Star Game as a member of the San Antonio Spurs for the first time. The East Reserves included John Wall of the Washington Wizards, DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors, Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls, Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics, Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Paul Millsap of the Atlanta Hawks, and Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons. Jimmy Butler and Chris Bosh ultimately had to sit out the All-Star Game due to a knee and calf injury, respectively. Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks were named as Butler and Bosh's replacements. +Eastern Conference All-StarsPosPlayerTeamNo. of selectionsVotesStartersGDwyane WadeMiami Heat12941,466GKyle LowryToronto Raptors2646,441FLeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers121,089,206FPaul GeorgeIndiana Pacers3711,595FCarmelo AnthonyNew York Knicks9567,348Reserveshttp://www.nba.com/news/as.game/2016-all-star-game-event-page/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a 65th NBA All-Star Game NBA.com January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160223123850/http://www.nba.com/news/as.game/2016-all-star-game-event-page/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a February 23, 2016 dead G/FJimmy Butlerinj INJ1Chicago Bulls2—F/CChris Boshinj INJ2Miami Heat11—GJohn WallWashington Wizards3—FPaul MillsapAtlanta Hawks3—GDeMar DeRozanToronto Raptors2—CAndre DrummondDetroit Pistons1—GIsaiah ThomasBoston Celtics1—F/CPau Gasolrep REP1Chicago Bulls6—C/FAl Horfordrep REP2Atlanta Hawks4—Head coach: Tyronn Lue (Cleveland Cavaliers)http://www.nba.com/2016/news/01/27/tyronn-lue-coach-east-conference-all-stars/index.html Cavaliers' Lue, staff to coach 2016 East All-Stars NBA.com January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203120747/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/01/27/tyronn-lue-coach-east-conference-all-stars/index.html February 3, 2016 dead +Western Conference All-StarsPosPlayerTeamNo. of selectionsVotesStartersGStephen CurryGolden State Warriors31,604,325GRussell WestbrookOklahoma City Thunder5772,009GKobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers181,891,614FKevin DurantOklahoma City Thunder7980,787FKawhi LeonardSan Antonio Spurs1782,339ReservesGChris PaulLos Angeles Clippers9—F/CLaMarcus AldridgeSan Antonio Spurs5—GJames HardenHouston Rockets4—F/CAnthony DavisNew Orleans Pelicans3—CDeMarcus CousinsSacramento Kings2—GKlay ThompsonGolden State Warriors2—FDraymond GreenGolden State Warriors1—Head coach: Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs)Spurs' Gregg Popovich earns spot as Western Conference head coach for 2016 NBA All-Star Game January 27, 2016 NBA http://pr.nba.com/gregg-popovich-nba-all-star-game-2016/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160128085715/http://pr.nba.com/gregg-popovich-nba-all-star-game-2016/ January 28, 2016 live mdy inj INJ1 Jimmy Butler was unable to participate due to a knee injury.Bulls' Gasol replaces injured Butler on All-Star team http://www.nba.com/2016/news/as.game/02/09/bulls-pau-gasol-replaces-jimmy-butler-on-all-star-team/index.html NBA.com February 9, 2016 February 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160212175832/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/as.game/02/09/bulls-pau-gasol-replaces-jimmy-butler-on-all-star-team/index.html February 12, 2016 dead rep REP1 Pau Gasol was selected as Butler's replacement. inj INJ2 Chris Bosh was unable to participate due to a calf injury.Al Horford to Replace Chris Bosh in 2016 NBA All-Star Game https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2616224-al-horford-to-replace-chris-bosh-in-2016-nba-all-star-game Bleacher Report February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016 rep REP2 Al Horford was selected as Bosh's replacement. Game #eee February 14, 2016 8:30 pm ET Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario Matt Boland Zach Zarba Danny Crawford 18,298 TNT, TBS Western Conference 196 Eastern Conference 173 40–43 52–47 53–46 51–37 Russell Westbrook 31 Paul George 41 Russell Westbrook 8 Andre Drummond 13 Chris Paul 16 Kyle Lowry 10 Box score Russell Westbrook earned his second-straight MVP award in his first All-Star start as the West won 196–173 over the East.Russell Westbrook wins second-straight All-Star Game MVP award February 15, 2016 ESPN.com https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/14779977/2016-nba-all-star-game-russell-westbrook-oklahoma-city-thunder-wins-mvp-award https://web.archive.org/web/20160216030707/http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14779977/2016-nba-all-star-game-russell-westbrook-oklahoma-city-thunder-wins-mvp-award February 16, 2016 live mdy He scored a team-high 31 points and added eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals in 22 minutes. Kobe Bryant, who planned to retire after the season, had 10 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in his final All-Star Game. The 369 total points in the game broke the previous year's record by 48, and both sides exceeded the prior team record of 163.Defense in record-setting short supply in West's rout of East February 15, 2016 ESPN.com Associated Press https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400829482 https://web.archive.org/web/20160215232331/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400829482 February 15, 2016 live mdy Stephen Curry added 26 points for the West, and teammates Anthony Davis scored 24 on 12-of-13 shooting and Kevin Durant tallied 23. The East's Paul George scored 41, which tied Westbrook's total from 2015 and was one short of Wilt Chamberlain's record. LeBron James totaled 13 points for a career record of 291 to pass Bryant, who retired with 290. Westbrook became the first black player in All-Star history to win consecutive MVPs outright. Bob Pettit is the other player to have won back-to-back awards, winning in 1958 and sharing it with Elgin Baylor in 1959. West players offered to feed Bryant the ball in an attempt to get him a record fifth All-Star MVP, but he declined.Cacciola Scott Kobe Bryant, in His Final Lap, Is Happy to Surrender the Midseason Stage February 14, 2016 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/15/sports/basketball/bryant-in-his-final-lap-is-happy-to-cede-spotlight-at-all-star-game.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160218104903/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/15/sports/basketball/bryant-in-his-final-lap-is-happy-to-cede-spotlight-at-all-star-game.html?_r=0 February 18, 2016 live mdy Bolch Ben Kobe Bryant's final NBA All-Star game turns into a love fest as West rolls to historic 196-173 victory February 14, 2016 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-nba-all-stars-20160215-story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160215230555/http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-nba-all-stars-20160215-story.html February 15, 2016 live mdy All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game 2016 Rising Stars Challenge Rising Stars Challenge 2016 Skills Challenge thumb|350px|Skills Challenge Competition 2016 Toronto NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge +Contestantshttp://www.nba.com/news/as.skills.challenge/2016-skills-challenge-event-page/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a Taco Bell Skills Challenge NBA.com February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160207213339/http://www.nba.com/news/as.skills.challenge/2016-skills-challenge-event-page/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a February 7, 2016 dead http://www.nba.com/news/as.skills.challenge/2016-skills-challenge-event-page/index.html Big man Towns takes Taco Bell Skills Challenge NBA.com February 13, 2016 February 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160214232654/http://www.nba.com/news/as.skills.challenge/2016-skills-challenge-event-page/index.html February 14, 2016 dead Pos. Player Team Height Weight G Patrick Beverleyinj INJ Houston Rockets 6–1 185 G Jordan Clarkson Los Angeles Lakers 6–5 194 G CJ McCollum Portland Trail Blazers 6–3 190 G Isaiah Thomas Boston Celtics 5–9 185G Emmanuel Mudiayrep REP Denver Nuggets 6–5 200 C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings 6–11 270 F/C Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans 6–11 253 F Draymond Green Golden State Warriors 6–7 230 C Karl-Anthony Towns Minnesota Timberwolves 7–0244 inj INJPatrick Beverley was unable to participate due to an ankle injury.Mudiay replaces Beverley in Taco Bell Skills Challenge http://www.nba.com/2016/news/as.skills.challenge/02/11/nuggets-emmanuel-mudiay-replaces-rockets-patrick-beverley-in-skills-challenge/index.html NBA.com February 11, 2016 February 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160214221354/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/as.skills.challenge/02/11/nuggets-emmanuel-mudiay-replaces-rockets-patrick-beverley-in-skills-challenge/index.html February 14, 2016 dead rep REPEmmanuel Mudiay was selected to replace Beverley. thumb|250px|Skills Challenge Competition 2016 Toronto CJ McCollum (Portland) O Jordan Clarkson (L.A. Lakers) X Isaiah Thomas (Boston) O Emmanuel Mudiay (Denver) X Draymond Green (Golden State) X Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota) O DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento) O Anthony Davis (New Orleans) X CJ McCollum (Portland) X Isaiah Thomas (Boston) O Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota) O DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento) X Isaiah Thomas (Boston) X Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota) O Three-Point Contest Three-Point Contest Teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, known as the Splash Brothers, were the favorites to win the contest. The betting site, Bovada, listed the defending-champion Curry as the favorite to win with 10–11 odds, while Thompson was second at 9–2.Mahoney Brian Klay Thompson believes, even if he knows not many others do February 13, 2016 U.S. News & World Report Associated Press https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2016-02-13/seeking-a-splash-klay-goes-for-all-star-3s-upset-of-curry https://web.archive.org/web/20160222012201/http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2016-02-13/seeking-a-splash-klay-goes-for-all-star-3s-upset-of-curry February 22, 2016 live mdy Contestant Devin Booker would be the youngest participant to ever compete in the Three-Point contest at 19 years old. Chris Bosh was announced as a first-time participant for the event, but he would be replaced by CJ McCollum due to an injury before the event. +Contestantshttp://www.nba.com/news/as.3pt.contest/2016-three-point-contest-event-page/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, Sharpshooters take aim in Foot Locker Three-Point Contest NBA.com February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160207061451/http://www.nba.com/news/as.3pt.contest/2016-three-point-contest-event-page/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a February 7, 2016 dead http://www.nba.com/news/as.3pt.contest/2016-three-point-contest-event-page/index.html Thompson Takes Foot Locker Three-Point Contest NBA.com February 13, 2016 February 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203224155/http://www.nba.com/news/as.3pt.contest/2016-three-point-contest-event-page/index.html February 3, 2016 dead Pos. Player Team Height Weight First round Final round G Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors 6–7 215 22 27 G Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 6–3 190 21 23 G Devin Booker Phoenix Suns 6–6 206 20 (12) 16 G JJ Redick Los Angeles Clippers 6–4 190 20 (9) — G James Harden Houston Rockets 6–5 220 20 (8) — G Kyle Lowry Toronto Raptors 6–0 205 15 — G CJ McCollumrep REP Portland Trail Blazers 6–3 190 14 — G/F Khris Middleton Milwaukee Bucks 6–8 234 13 — F/C Chris Boshinj INJ Miami Heat 6–11 235 — — inj INJ Chris Bosh was unable to participate due to a calf injury.Blazers' CJ McCollum to replace Chris Bosh in the 3-point shootout http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25482269/cj-mccollum-to-replace-chris-bosh-in-the-3-point-shootout CBS Sports February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016 rep REP CJ McCollum was selected as Bosh's replacement. (#) – Indicates score from 30-second tiebreaker Slam Dunk Contest Slam Dunk Contest Zach LaVine became the first back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest winner since Nate Robinson, edging out Aaron Gordon with four consecutive perfect scores in the final round. +Contestantshttp://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/slam-dunk-contest-zach-lavine-andre-drummond-will-barton-aaron-gordon-020316 Report: Zach LaVine to defend title in Slam Dunk Contest FoxSports.com February 3, 2016 February 4, 2016http://www.nba.com/2016/news/02/14/lavine-defends-dunk-title.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts LaVine overcomes Gordon in epic dunk contest NBA.com February 14, 2016 February 14, 2016 Pos. Player Team Height Weight First round Final roundIncludes two tiebreakers G Zach LaVine Minnesota Timberwolves 6–5 185 99 (50+49) 200 (50+50+50+50) F Aaron Gordon Orlando Magic 6–9 220 94 (45+49) 197 (50+50+50+47) C Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons 6–11 279 75 (36+39) – G Will Barton Denver Nuggets 6–6 175 74 (44+30) – References 30em Sports Canada Category:NBA All-Star Game All-Star Category:Basketball competitions in Toronto NBA All-Star Game Category:2015–16 in Canadian basketball Category:February 2016 sports events in Canada Category:Toronto Raptors Category:ABS-CBN television specials