All star game in Atlanta?

I'd like for us to get the event without covid. The ownership did a good job renovating the arena. The upper deck is possibly the nicest I have seen in the country. It's worth pointing that out since mamy arenas just leave the upper level as it and don't bother improving it. The only NBA arena I haven't been to is the United Center in Chicago.

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Post #7 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 5:49 pm

De’Aaron Fox Criticizes NBA’s ‘Stupid’ All-Star Game Plan

The 2021 All-Star Game is scheduled to be held in Atlanta on March 7, but one potential All-Star isn't exactly excited to attend if selected.
"If I'm going to be brutally honest, I think it's stupid," Kings guard De'Aaron Fox said following Sacramento's win over the Celtics on Wednesday night. "If we have to wear a mask and all this for a regular game, then what's the point of All-Star being back? Obviously, money makes the world go round, so it is what it is."

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/nba/2021/02/04/deaaron-fox-criticize-all-star-game-plan-stupid

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Post #8 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 2:22 am

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Post #11 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:50 am

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It just gets better and better for the players that will participate and their guest..lol

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Post #12 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:40 pm

How State Farm Arena became the site of this year’s All-Star game

“This is as far from typical as possible,” Hawks CEO Steve Koonin said. “Players will arrive Saturday night, they will leave Sunday night.”

At long last, the one-day All-Star event, which will include a skills challenge, 3-point contest and dunk contest, was announced Thursday afternoon, though rumors of the event have been swirling for weeks. The game will feature local health-care heroes and HBCUs, with the NBA and Players Association committing more than $2.5 million in funds and resources toward HBCUs and “support and awareness around equity and access to COVID-19 care, relief and vaccines,” the league said in a statement.

“NBA All-Star in Atlanta will continue our annual tradition of celebrating the game and the greatest players in the world before a global audience,” commissioner Adam Silver said. “In addition to the festivities on the court, the All-Star game will honor the vital role HBCUs play in our communities and focus attention and resources on COVID-19 relief, particularly for the most vulnerable.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/how-the-hawks-state-farm-arena-became-the-site-of-this-years-all-star-game/4H4B77FR45GRRCY4PRVH5OOXSI/%3foutputType=amp

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Post #13 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:46 pm

The tide seems to have turned against Trae...

Post #14 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:24 pm

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Post #15 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:33 pm

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That is crazy!
Not good for Collins..lol

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Post #16 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:37 pm

Key dates ahead of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game

All-Star starters announced: Feb. 18

All-Star reserves announced: Feb. 23

All-Star Draft: March 4

Skills Challenge and 3-point Contest: March 7 (before All-Star Game)

Slam Dunk Contest: March 7 (at halftime of All-Star Game)

2021 NBA All-Star Game: March 7

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Post #17 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:59 am

IDK if Trae gets a coaches selection into the AS Game. But Capela seems like a lock.

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Post #18 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:17 am

Jamaaliver wrote:IDK if Trae gets a coaches selection into the AS Game. But Capela seems like a lock.

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Good.
He deserves it! He's become a fan favorite.

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Post #19 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:55 am

Please let either of these guys represent the hometown team in the All Star game.

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Spud2nique · Post #20 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:27 am

Jamaaliver wrote:Please let either of these guys represent the hometown team in the All Star game.

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Both! Although based on our record I could see them only taking one Hawk. Oh man, as much as Trae is our leader I’d have to say Capela has had a year to remember. Comon both!