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2015 All Star Weekend Thread 

Post#1 » by SideshowBob » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:11 am

Schedule

Friday, Feb. 13

All times Eastern (ET)

• 12 p.m. | NBA All-Star 2015 Media Day | NBA TV
• 5 p.m. | The Beat | NBA TV
• 6 p.m. | The Starters
• 7 p.m. | Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | ESPN
• 9 p.m. | BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge | TNT
• 11 p.m. | Inside the NBA presented by Kia | TNT
• 12 a.m. | NBA GameTime | NBA TV

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Saturday, Feb. 14

All times Eastern (ET)

• 10:00 a.m. | Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Finalists Announcement | NBA TV
• 11:00 a.m. | NBA All-Star Practice presented by Sean John at Macy's | NBA TV
• 1:00 p.m. | Inside Stuff | NBA TV
• 1:30 p.m. | The Starters | NBA TV
• 6:30 p.m | NBA All-Star All-Style | TNT
• 7:00 p.m. | Adam Silver news conference | NBA TV
• 8:00 p.m. | TNT NBA Tip-Off
• 8:30 p.m. | State Farm All-Star Saturday Night | TNT

> Degree Shooting Stars (1st Event)
> Taco Bell Skills Challenge (2nd Event)
> Foot Locker Three-Point Contest (3rd Event)
> Sprite Slam Dunk (4th Event)


• 11:00 p.m. | NBA GameTime | NBA TV

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Sunday, Feb. 15

All times Eastern (ET)

• 12:30 p.m. | NBA Legends Brunch
• 2:30 p.m. | NBA D-League All-Star Game presented by Kumho Tire | NBA TV

> Boost Mobile NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest at halftime

• 5:00 p.m. | NBA GameTime | NBA TV
• 6:00 p.m. | Sprint Pregame Concert | NBA TV
• 7:00 p.m. | NBA Tip-Off | TNT
• 8:30 p.m. | NBA All-Star Game | TNT
• 11:30 p.m. | Inside the NBA presented by Kia | NBA TV
But in his home dwelling...the hi-top faded warrior is revered. *Smack!* The sound of his palm blocking the basketball... the sound of thousands rising, roaring... the sound of "get that sugar honey iced tea outta here!"
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Post#2 » by Greatness » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:14 am

Abishek Bachan!
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Post#3 » by SideshowBob » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:14 am

Greatness wrote:Abishek Bachan!


Never knew he played (or does he?)
But in his home dwelling...the hi-top faded warrior is revered. *Smack!* The sound of his palm blocking the basketball... the sound of thousands rising, roaring... the sound of "get that sugar honey iced tea outta here!"
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Post#4 » by MotownMadness » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:15 am

The Rising Stars game is US vs International this year correct? If so are we going to be seeing Hezonja and Porzingis tonight?
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Post#5 » by BostoNZ » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:16 am

MotownMadness wrote:The Rising Stars game is US vs International this year correct? If so are we going to be seeing Hezonja and Porzingis tonight?



NBA USA rookies/sophmores Vs NBA International rookies/sophmores
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Post#6 » by Greatness » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:17 am

SideshowBob wrote:
Greatness wrote:Abishek Bachan!


Never knew he played (or does he?)
They should've brought Shahrukh Khan. He had a dominant post up game vs Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

I'm sorry.
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#7 » by MotownMadness » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:17 am

BostoNZ wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:The Rising Stars game is US vs International this year correct? If so are we going to be seeing Hezonja and Porzingis tonight?



NBA USA rookies/sophmores Vs NBA International rookies/sophmores

So it's against international players already in the league? That seems a bit unfair :lol:
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#8 » by Dcebucks11 » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:19 am

MotownMadness wrote:
BostoNZ wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:The Rising Stars game is US vs International this year correct? If so are we going to be seeing Hezonja and Porzingis tonight?



NBA USA rookies/sophmores Vs NBA International rookies/sophmores

So it's against international players already in the league? That seems a bit unfair :lol:


unfair for who?
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Post#9 » by SideshowBob » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:20 am

Greatness wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:
Greatness wrote:Abishek Bachan!


Never knew he played (or does he?)
They should've brought Shahrukh Khan. He had a dominant post up game vs Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

I'm sorry.


:lol: I cringe anytime I watch those scenes.

Abhi's a lefty
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#10 » by detroitKG » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:22 am

Is Mone Davis the youngest participant in Celebrity Game history? Shes what in 8th grade lol
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Post#11 » by GettinitDone » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:22 am

I love Cassidy Hubbarth, she's my chic

But I'm here to watch 3 time MVP!!!

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Post#12 » by BostoNZ » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:23 am

MotownMadness wrote:
BostoNZ wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:The Rising Stars game is US vs International this year correct? If so are we going to be seeing Hezonja and Porzingis tonight?



NBA USA rookies/sophmores Vs NBA International rookies/sophmores

So it's against international players already in the league? That seems a bit unfair :lol:


http://www.ibtimes.com/nba-rising-stars ... on-1816074

Tell that to Wiggins :D
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Post#13 » by goodboy » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:23 am

Greatness wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:
Greatness wrote:Abishek Bachan!


Never knew he played (or does he?)
They should've brought Shahrukh Khan. He had a dominant post up game vs Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

I'm sorry.

Lmao
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#14 » by Greatness » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:24 am

Why isn't Arne Duncan back?
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Post#15 » by JB1089 » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:26 am

I seriously get a little misty every time they start talking about Stuart Scott.
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#16 » by MotownMadness » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:26 am

Dcebucks11 wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:
BostoNZ wrote:

NBA USA rookies/sophmores Vs NBA International rookies/sophmores

So it's against international players already in the league? That seems a bit unfair :lol:


unfair for who?


Actually there is a lot of young international talent in the league so I guess it's fair.
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#17 » by SideshowBob » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:28 am

Greatness wrote:Why isn't Arne Duncan back?


Arne "Oscar" Duncan. Dude's the GOAT
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Post#18 » by JB1089 » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:33 am

Allan Houston jumpshot. So beautiful.
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#19 » by Rock Hardy » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:33 am

Yooooooo! Mo'Ne with the little spin move.
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Re: All Star Friday Night Thread 

Post#20 » by detroitKG » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:34 am

daaaaaaaamn Mo'Ne

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