Image by Getty Images via @daylifeBy Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
February 18, 2011
2 A.M.
Los Angeles, CA
Got game? Downtown Los Angeles and the Staples Center is going to be the CENTER of the BASKETBALL universe this weekend as the 60th Annual NBA All Star Game rolls into town.
This is the hottest ticket in town. No, I don't have one, but this is my birthday weekend, so I guess anything in possible. Not probable. Just a slim change....
NBA All-Star Jam Session: February 17 – 20, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Friday, February 18, 2011 at center court in Jam Session, 7 p.m.
NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge: Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Staples Center, 9 p.m.
NBA All-Star Practice: Saturday morning, February 19, 2011 at center court in Jam Session, 1:30 p.m.
Image by miamism via FlickrNBA All-Star Saturday Night: Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Staples Center, 8:30 p.m.
NBA All-Star Game: Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Staples Center, 8 p.m.
Anyway, I am EVERYTHING NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND here on my blog.
First the starting line ups. Impressive. No surprises here:
East Reserves: Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Chris Bosh, Al Horford and Joe Johnson.www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
February 18, 2011
2 A.M.
Los Angeles, CA
Got game? Downtown Los Angeles and the Staples Center is going to be the CENTER of the BASKETBALL universe this weekend as the 60th Annual NBA All Star Game rolls into town.
This is the hottest ticket in town. No, I don't have one, but this is my birthday weekend, so I guess anything in possible. Not probable. Just a slim change....
NBA All-Star Jam Session: February 17 – 20, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Friday, February 18, 2011 at center court in Jam Session, 7 p.m.
NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge: Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Staples Center, 9 p.m.
NBA All-Star Practice: Saturday morning, February 19, 2011 at center court in Jam Session, 1:30 p.m.
Image by miamism via FlickrNBA All-Star Saturday Night: Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Staples Center, 8:30 p.m. NBA All-Star Game: Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Staples Center, 8 p.m.
Anyway, I am EVERYTHING NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND here on my blog.
First the starting line ups. Impressive. No surprises here:
| EAST | WEST | |
| Derrick Rose | Chris Paul | |
| Dwyane Wade | Kobe Bryant | |
| Lebron James | Kevin Durant | |
| Amar'e Stoudemire | Carmelo Anthony | |
| Dwight Howard | Tim Duncan |
Image via WikipediaWest Reserves: Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Russell Westbrook, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, Deron Williams, Kevin Love and Blake Griffin.Slam Dunk Contest:
Forget about it. This on is in the bag. Our very own Blake Griffin, from the Los Angeles Clippers headlines the 2011 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
He will take on Serge Ibaka, JaVale McGee and DeMar DeRozan.
Shooting Stars: Texas: Dirk Nowitzki, Roneeka Hodges and Kenny Smith. Los Angeles: Pau Gasol, Tina Thompson and Rick Fox. Atlanta: Al Horford, Coco Miller and Steve Smith. Chicago: Taj Gibson, Cathrine Kraayveld and Steve Kerr
Three Point Contest:
This will be a treat to watch. Contestants are Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Daniel Gibson or the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Jones from the Miami Heat, and Dorell Wright of the Golden State Warriors.
NBA ROOKIE CHALLENGE
ROOKIES vs. Second Year Players
ROOKIES TEAM-- SOPHOMORE TEAM--
| Player | Team | Hgt. | Draft | Player | Team | Hgt. | Draft |
| Eric Bledsoe | L.A. Clippers | 6-1 | 18th | DeJuan Blair | San Antonio | 6-7 | 37th |
| DeMarcus Cousins | Sacramento | 6-11 | 5th | DeMar DeRozan | Toronto | 6-7 | 9th |
| Derrick Favors | New Jersey | 6-10 | 3rd | Stephen Curry | Golden State | 6-3 | 7th |
| Landry Fields | New York | 6-7 | 39th | James Harden* | Oklahoma City | 6-5 | 3rd |
| Blake Griffin | L.A. Clippers | 6-10 | 1st | Taj Gibson | Chicago | 6-9 | 26th |
| Wesley Johnson | Minnesota | 6-7 | 4rt | Jrue Holiday | Philadelphia | 6-4 | 17th |
| Greg Monroe | Detroit | 6-11 | 7th | Serge Ibaka | Oklahoma City | 6-10 | 24th |
| Gary Neal | San Antonio | 6-4 | Undrafted | Brandon Jennings | Milwaukee | 6-1 | 10th |
| John Wall | Washington | 6-4 | 1st | Wesley Matthews | Portland | 6-5 | Undrafted |
SKILLS CONTEST
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets; Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors; Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls; John Wall, Washington Wizards; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder.
Also, plan on taking the Metro this entire weekend to Down Town LA. Yep. Parking is going to be off the hook expensive and way to many cars are expected. Tons of fun will be at the Convention Center and at the new LA LIVE next to the Nokia.
Forget about the Academy Awards NEXT WEEKEND! The CENTER of the BASKETBALL WORLD has ARRIVED IN LA!
