NBA All-Star Game 2012

EAST ALL-STAR STARTERS

Dwyane Wade

Miami Heat | Guard

Votes: 972,015
Derrick Rose

Chicago Bulls | Guard

Votes: 1,040,210
Dwight Howard

Orlando Magic | Center

Votes: 1,161,797
LeBron James

Miami Heat | Forward

Votes: 972,580
Carmelo Anthony

New York Knicks | Forward

Votes: 779,945

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Csmeezy1 Craig Smith
Morning headed to the airport for a pretty long flight
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D_West30 David West
RT @BBCWorld: Georgia hospital designs campaign to tell hard truths about childhood obesity - but is it tough love or too harsh? http:// ...
2 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
Yea u didnt know!!!!! Im nice yoooo RT @Da_Rise_Of_Blee: @George_Hill3 @ZiaIsAwesome Hold hold hold up Big bro u can sing
3 minutes ago
dontegreeneCOS Donte Greene
RT @SterlBrown: #Tbt wit @mike_unocero n @boibeez n Jordan #RIP http://t.co/g3wli4ox
3 minutes ago
jordanchill43 Jordan Craig Hill
Im not a BMW fan...but if dis one comes out...I'll get it...ASAP!!! Black tho http://t.co/BDgmaIJs
4 minutes ago
D_West30 David West
RT @InjusticeFacts: In a survey of middle school American children, 92% were able to name 20 celebrities but failed to name 10 countries.
4 minutes ago
D_West30 David West
RT @ZamundaTv: Work Hard! Stay Focused!
5 minutes ago
D_West30 David West
RT @jimrome: Thad Matta, next in The Jungle.
5 minutes ago
Marquis_Daniels Marquis Daniels
The smart move silent #beleedat
5 minutes ago
JHarden13 James Harden
Hello World........
6 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
Sing RT @ZiaIsAwesome: @George_Hill3 Would you rather dance or sing in front of you fans ? #justsrandomquestion
6 minutes ago
quietstorm_32 cj watson
Sedan sudan all the same thing lol
7 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
I know right RT @tmfrank10: @George_Hill3 - playing in the #NBA and fools are still #smacktalking to him about high school games. #losers
7 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
wouldnt mind that eitherRT @WettyJobs: @George_Hill3 @HAYDENparker22 What about soccer goalie? Saved a few of my shots back in high school.
8 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
RT @ItsChadBadHere: I swear @George_Hill3 is the most fan friendly celebrity! good to see there is still some humble greats in the NBA # ...
9 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
WR RT @aPhiLLi8tED: @George_Hill3 what position would u play in football?
9 minutes ago
George_Hill3 INDIANA GEORGE HILL
Chillin!!!! Thats good focus on that school RT @kaylabreeezy: @George_Hill3 just here in class, hungry! lol and you bro?
10 minutes ago
QuincyPondexter Quincy Pondexter
@BrandonKnight12 congrats bro
11 minutes ago
OfficialMT23 Marcus Thornton
Thanking GOD for allowing me to see another day what up world
12 minutes ago
ReggieEvans30 ReggieEvans30
Can not let people get to Comfortable #iaintlyin!!!!!!
14 minutes ago

WEST ALL-STAR STARTERS

Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers | Guard

Votes: 1,110,379
Chris Paul

Los Angeles Clippers | Guard

Votes: 835,026
Andrew Bynum

Los Angeles Lakers | Forward

Votes: 777,365
Blake Griffin

Los Angeles Clippers | Forward

Votes: 619,913
Kevin Durant

Oklahoma City Thunder | Forward

Votes: 973,152

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RT @dmorey: We have 2 starting caliber PG in @Klow7 & @Goran_Dragic. @J_Flynn also playing well RT @cforcsar Lin, do we regret it that w ...
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RT @SportandoBasket: Atlanta Hawks just announced that they have signed Erik Dampier to a 10-day contract
about an hour ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
Don't be fooled by FG%. 3-ptrs are a high-percentage shot in terms of efficiency. Efficiency is the name of the game.
about an hour ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the idea that giving up a ton of 3s is a good thing for a defense. It is not.
about an hour ago
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about an hour ago
WallaceHeatNBA Michael Wallace
Uh-oh, brace for UNC fan backlash, dude. RT @KingJames S/O to @AustinRivers25 for that Game Winner last night! Big time shot and game
about an hour ago
WallaceHeatNBA Michael Wallace
Before they gave up 17 treys last night in loss to Magic, Heat were giving up NBA-high 8 makes per game.
about an hour ago
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about an hour ago
WallaceHeatNBA Michael Wallace
Per @tomhaberstroh Inn, Heat allow NBA-high 584 3pt attempts, w/28% of opponents shots beyond arc, by far the highest in league.
about an hour ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
ICYMI: The awkward scene in the pregame lockerroom where Dwight Howard ignored the Magic's owner. http://t.co/9aBuwrRg
about 2 hours ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
Who has no continuity this season? Bottom 5 in retention rate: Clippers 55%, Kings 56%, Bucks 59%, Nets 60%, Knicks 61%.
about 2 hours ago
ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Opposition weak, true, but give it up to @JLin7: First player since LeBron in 2003 to post 20+ points and 8+ assists in first two NBA starts
about 2 hours ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
Looking at continuity, here's the Top 5 in retention rate: Thunder 96%, Bulls 93%, 76ers 93%, Magic 85%, Spurs 85%.
about 2 hours ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
The Clippers have the NBA's lowest retention rate from last season (54.7% of minutes from returning guys).
about 2 hours ago
tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
Amazing fact: 95.5 percent of the Thunder's total minutes have been played by returning players from last season.
about 2 hours ago
WallaceHeatNBA Michael Wallace
What's Post-up Podcast? Where Hip-hop beats meet headliners from the Heat, cool peeps and crazy tweets 4 the hottest podcast in the streets.
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LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS ALL-STAR GAMES

2011

Kobe Shines

Kobe Bryant felt right at home at Staples Center, scoring 37 points to lead the West to a win.

2011 ASG coverage »

2010

Wade's World

Dwyane Wade took home MVP honors to lead the Eastern Conference at Cowboys Stadium.

2010 ASG coverage »

2009

Duo Reunited

Kobe and Shaq played together again and led the way for the Western Conference squad.

2009 ASG coverage »

2008

LBJ Rules In N.O.

LeBron James earned MVP honors as the Eastern Conference All-Stars took a 134-128 win in New Orleans.

2008 ASG coverage »

2007

Kobe Krusher

The midseason classic ended with a dominating 153-132 West win in Vegas. Kobe led the West with 31 points.

2007 ASG coverage »

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant talks about what it means to be named an All-Star Game starter. Durant also talks about the play of the Thunder and guard Russell Westbrook this season.

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Marc Stein joins host Marc Kestecher on the NBA on ESPN Radio studio show to discuss the All-Star starters chosen by the fans and assess the futures of veterans Kenyon Martin and Gilbert Arenas.

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