Once the reserves were announced Thursday night, fans sounded off through social media, saying Booker of the Phoenix Suns was a huge snub. Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards was another player who fans say was snubbed.
Chicago last held the All-Star Game in 1988 at Chicago Stadium, which was one of the most notorious All-Star weekends in league history.
Larry Bird won the the 3-point shootout in dramatic fashion, hoisting the No.1 finger in the air as he launched the final red, white and blue basketball and walking away as the ball swooshed through the net for the long-range title. Then, hometown favorite Michael Jordan won the Slam Dunk competition with his"fly from the free-throw line" dunk to beat Dominique Wilkins. Jordan went on to win the NBA All-Star Game's MVP that same year on his home court.
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 20, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 120-118.
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