Teams/Games
Who was the first international player to start for an NBA All-Star Team?
Yao Ming (2003)
Which player famously walked off with his finger in the air before his final shot went in?
Larry Bird
Who won the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 1991 after scoring 25 points and grabbing 5 rebounds?
Michael Jordan
Vince Carter
Which city hosted the first-ever NBA All-Star Game?
Boston
Who was the first player to record a triple-double in an All-Star Game?
Michael Jordan (1997).
Which year did the NBA add the Three-Point Contest to All-Star weekend?
1986
Which player won the 1993 NBA All-Star Game MVP after scoring 30 points in a thrilling game?
John Stockton
Which player used a cupcake with a candle as a prop in the dunk contest?
Gerald Green (2008, blew out the candle mid-air before dunking)
Which city hosted the All-Star Game where Michael Jordan played his final appearance in 2003?
Atlanta, Georgia
Which NBA team has produced the most All-Star selections in history?
Los Angeles Lakers
Which year did the NBA introduce the "money ball rack", where all five shots were worth two points?
2014
Who was the youngest player to win the NBA All-Star Game MVP?
LeBron James (2006, at 21 years old)
Who is the shortest player to ever win the Slam Dunk Contest?
Spud Webb (5’7”, won in 1986)
In which city did Magic Johnson make his iconic return to win the 1992 All-Star Game MVP?
Orlando, Florida
Which player recorded the most assists in a single All-Star Game?
Magic Johnson (22 assists, 1984)
Which player scored the lowest total in a Three-Point contest round?
Michael Jordan (5 points, 1990)
Which player has won the most NBA All-Star Game MVP award?
Kobe Bryant
Larry Nance
Which city hosted the 75th anniversary NBA All-Star Game in 2022?
Cleveland, Ohio
Which player has the most steals in an All-Star Game?
Rick Barry (8 steals, 1975).
Which player set a record by making the most consecutive shots in a single contest?
Craig Hodges (19 in a row, 1991)
Who was the first player to win the NBA All-Star game MVP award?
Ed Macauley (1951)
Which player won the Dunk Contest despite missing multiple dunk attempts in the final round?
Dee Brown (1991)
Which city was the first to host all three All-Star Weekend events (Game, Dunk Contest, and Three-Point Contest) in one venue?
Seattle (1987, at the Kingdome)