1997 NBA All-Star Game
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The 1997 NBA All-Star Game was the 47th edition of the All-Star Game and commemorated the 50th anniversary of NBA. The game was played on February 9, 1997, at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The winner of the MVP award was Glen Rice
of the Charlotte Hornets who played 25 minutes and scored 26 points while breaking two records in the process, 20 points in the third quarter and 24 points in the second half. Rice's 20 points in the period broke Hal Greer
's record (19), set in 1968. Rice's 24 points in a half surpassed the previous mark of 23, owned by Wilt Chamberlain
and Tom Chambers. Michael Jordan
's 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists were the first and, until the 2011 NBA All-Star Game
, the only triple double in NBA All-Star Game history. Five players (Charles Barkley
, Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning
, Patrick Ewing
, Clyde Drexler
) who were voted or selected for the team opted out due to injury, opening the doors for the annually neglected and the new stars—Joe Dumars
, Detlef Schrempf
, Chris Webber
, Chris Gatling
and 20-year old second-year man Kevin Garnett
took their spots.
(*) denotes starter.
|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Score by Periods:|| 1||2||3||4||Final
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|| Western Conference || 34 || 26 || 27 || 33 || 120
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|| Eastern Conference || 21 || 36 || 40 || 35 || 132
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|Finals
|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Player|| Score
|-
|| Kobe Bryant || 49
|-
|| Chris Carr || 45
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|| Michael Finley || 33
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|}
; Western Conference: Red Holzman
; MVP: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia (26 minutes, 19 points).
Team replacements: EAST— None ; WEST— ?? for Minnesota guard Stephon Marbury
, ?? for Dallas forward Samaki Walker
.
|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Player|| MIN||FGA||3PA||FTA||O||D||TOT||AST|| PF||ST||TO||BS||PTS
|-style="background: #eeeeee"
|-
|| Shareef Abdur-Rahim
, VAN || 24 || 8–13 || 1–2 || 0–0 || 0 || 4 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 17
|-
|| Kobe Bryant
, LAL || 26 || 8–17 || 2–5 || 13–16 || 3 || 5 || 8 || 3 || 3 || 2 || 7 || 1 || 31
|-
|| Travis Knight
, LAL || 20 || 3–5 || 0–0 || 3–4 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 1 || 4 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 9
|-
|| Derek Fisher
, LAL || 15 || 5–9 || 1–2 || 5–5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 15
|-
|| Matt Maloney
, HOU || 24 || 2–10 || 1–4 || 0–0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 5
|-
|| Roy Rogers
, VAN || 23 || 1–3 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 2
|-
|| Lorenzen Wright
, LAC || 11 || 3–6 || 0–0 || 1–2 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 7
|-
|| Steve Nash
, PHO || 7 || 2–5 || 0–3 || 0–0 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4
|-
|| Totals || 150 || 32–68 || 5–16 || 22–27 || 9 || 19 || 28 || 16 || 17 || 8 || 15 || 6 || 91
|-
|}
|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Player|| MIN||FGA||3PA||FTA||O||D||TOT||AST|| PF||ST||TO||BS||PTS
|-style="background: #eeeeee"
|-
|| Antoine Walker
, BOS || 23 || 9–15 || 0–1 || 2–4 || 8 || 1 || 9 || 1 || 3 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 20
|-
|| Marcus Camby
, TOR || 21 || 8–13 || 1–2 || 1–2 || 2 || 10 || 12 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 18
|-
|| Erick Dampier
, IND || 15 || 5–6 || 0–0 || 1–2 || 2 || 5 || 7 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 11
|-
|| Kerry Kittles
, NJN || 24 || 4–9 || 1–2 || 0–2 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 2 || 9
|-
|| Allen Iverson
, PHI || 26 || 7–11 || 0–0 || 5–8 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 9 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 3 || 19
|-
|| Vitaly Potapenko
, CLE || 12 || 3–4 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 6
|-
|| John Wallace
, NYK || 15 || 2–7 || 0–2 || 1–3 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 5
|-
|| Ray Allen
, MIL || 14 || 1–6 || 0–2 || 6–7 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 8
|-
|| Totals || 150 || 39–72 || 2–9 || 16–28 || 16 || 23 || 39 || 21 || 16 || 10 || 13 || 7 || 96
|-
|}
|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Score by Periods:|| 1st||2nd||Final
|-
|| Western Conference || 36 || 55 || 91
|-
|| Eastern Conference || 51 || 45 || 96
|-
|}
Glen Rice
Glen Anthony Rice is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. The 6'8" tall Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star guard/forward, ranking 11th in NBA history with 1,559 three-point field goals made during his 15-year career. As a player, Rice won an NCAA Men's Division...
of the Charlotte Hornets who played 25 minutes and scored 26 points while breaking two records in the process, 20 points in the third quarter and 24 points in the second half. Rice's 20 points in the period broke Hal Greer
Hal Greer
Harold Everett Greer is a retired American professional basketball player.He attended Douglass Junior and Senior High School in Huntington. He played college basketball at Marshall University and was drafted by the Syracuse Nationals of the NBA in 1958...
's record (19), set in 1968. Rice's 24 points in a half surpassed the previous mark of 23, owned by Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he also played for the Harlem Globetrotters prior to playing in the NBA...
and Tom Chambers. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
's 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists were the first and, until the 2011 NBA All-Star Game
2011 NBA All-Star Game
The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. This game was the 60th edition of the National Basketball Association All-Star Game and was...
, the only triple double in NBA All-Star Game history. Five players (Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley
Charles Wade Barkley is a former American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Sir Charles" and "The Round Mound of Rebound", Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's most dominating power forwards...
, Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. is a former American professional basketball player, who played most of his 15-year NBA career for the Miami Heat....
, Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle...
, Clyde Drexler
Clyde Drexler
Clyde Austin "Clyde The Glide" Drexler is a former National Basketball Association shooting guard and small forward. A ten-time All-Star and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA named him one of basketball's fifty greatest players as of 1996. Drexler won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and...
) who were voted or selected for the team opted out due to injury, opening the doors for the annually neglected and the new stars—Joe Dumars
Joe Dumars
Joe Dumars III , nicknamed Joe D, is a retired American basketball player in the NBA, and currently the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball Operations....
, Detlef Schrempf
Detlef Schrempf
Detlef Schrempf is a retired German NBA basketball player.-High school and college career:...
, Chris Webber
Chris Webber
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee...
, Chris Gatling
Chris Gatling
Chris Raymond Gatling is a retired American professional basketball player, having played for numerous NBA teams from 1991 to 2002...
and 20-year old second-year man Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett
Kevin Maurice Garnett is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association . After a high school basketball career at Farragut Career Academy which included winning a national player of the year award, he...
took their spots.
Western Conference
| Player | MIN | FGA | 3PA | FTA | O | D | TOT | AST | PF | ST | TO | BS | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Kemp Shawn Kemp Shawn T. Kemp is a former American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Second Team member.-Early years:... *, Sea |
19 | 4–7 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Karl Malone Karl Malone Karl Anthony Malone , nicknamed "The Mailman", is a retired American professional basketball power forward who spent the majority of his career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association . Malone spent his first 18 seasons with the Jazz and formed a formidable duo with his teammate... *, Uta |
20 | 2–8 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon Hakeem Olajuwon Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, he played the center position in the National Basketball Association for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. In 2008,... *, Hou |
20 | 5–8 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Gary Payton Gary Payton Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals... *, Sea |
28 | 7–15 | 1–5 | 2–2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| John Stockton John Stockton John Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz of the NBA from 1984 to 2003. Stockton is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, holding the NBA records for most career assists and steals by... *, Uta |
20 | 5–6 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Mitch Richmond Mitch Richmond Mitchell James "Mitch" Richmond is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played collegiately at Kansas State University. He was a 6-time NBA All-Star, a 5-time All-NBA Team member and a former NBA Rookie of the Year... , Sac |
22 | 3–7 | 3–4 | 0–0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Tom Gugliotta Tom Gugliotta Thomas James Gugliotta is a former American professional basketball player.... , Min |
19 | 3–7 | 0–1 | 3–4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Latrell Sprewell Latrell Sprewell Latrell Fontaine Sprewell is a former American professional basketball player. During his time as a professional, Sprewell was named to the NBA All-Star game during four seasons, and played for the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves... , GS |
25 | 7–12 | 1–3 | 4–6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Eddie Jones Eddie Jones (basketball) Eddie Charles Jones is an American former professional basketball player. Jones played college basketball at Temple University and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year... , LAL |
17 | 3–4 | 0–1 | 4–7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Kevin Garnett Kevin Garnett Kevin Maurice Garnett is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association . After a high school basketball career at Farragut Career Academy which included winning a national player of the year award, he... , Min |
18 | 1–7 | 0–0 | 4–4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Detlef Schrempf Detlef Schrempf Detlef Schrempf is a retired German NBA basketball player.-High school and college career:... , Sea |
20 | 5–8 | 1–3 | 0–1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Chris Gatling Chris Gatling Chris Raymond Gatling is a retired American professional basketball player, having played for numerous NBA teams from 1991 to 2002... , Dal |
12 | 1–8 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 240 | 46–97 | 9–21 | 19–28 | 8 | 34 | 42 | 29 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 120 |
Eastern Conference
| Player | MIN | FGA | 3PA | FTA | O | D | TOT | AST | PF | ST | TO | BS | PTS |
| Scottie Pippen Scottie Pippen Scottie Maurice Pippen is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association . He is most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, with whom he was instrumental in six NBA Championships and their record 1995–96 season of 72 wins... *, Chi |
25 | 4–9 | 0–3 | 0–0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Grant Hill Grant Hill (basketball) Grant Henry Hill is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Phoenix Suns. As a collegian with Duke University and early in his professional career with the Detroit Pistons, Hill was widely considered to be one of the best all-around players in the game, often... *, Det |
22 | 4–7 | 0–0 | 3–4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Dikembe Mutombo Dikembe Mutombo Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo , commonly referred to as Dikembe Mutombo, is a retired Congolese American professional basketball player who last played for the Houston Rockets of the NBA... *, Atl |
15 | 1–5 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Michael Jordan Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats... *, Chi |
26 | 5–14 | 0–0 | 4-7 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Anfernee Hardaway*, Orl | 24 | 7–10 | 3–5 | 2–2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Vin Baker Vin Baker Vincent Lamont Baker is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. He appeared in four consecutive All-Star Games before his career was halted due to alcoholism.... , Mil |
24 | 8–12 | 0–0 | 3–4 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Terrell Brandon Terrell Brandon Thomas Terrell Brandon is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Terrell was known throughout his 10-year career for his passing ability and stealing skills.-Early life:... , Cle |
17 | 4–11 | 2–4 | 0–0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Chris Webber Chris Webber Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee... , Was |
14 | 1–4 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Timothy Duane "Tim" Hardaway is a retired American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and who in his prime was one of the league's best point guards... , Mia |
14 | 4–10 | 2–6 | 0–0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Glen Rice Glen Rice Glen Anthony Rice is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. The 6'8" tall Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star guard/forward, ranking 11th in NBA history with 1,559 three-point field goals made during his 15-year career. As a player, Rice won an NCAA Men's Division... , Cha |
25 | 10–24 | 4–7 | 2–2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Joe Dumars Joe Dumars Joe Dumars III , nicknamed Joe D, is a retired American basketball player in the NBA, and currently the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball Operations.... , Det |
10 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 0–0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Laettner Christian Laettner Christian Donald Laettner is a retired American professional basketball player and entrepreneur. He had a distinguished college and national career, and played in the National Basketball Association for thirteen seasons, from 1992–2005. He is presently a minority holder for the Major League... , Atl |
24 | 3–5 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Totals | 240 | 52–115 | 12–29 | 16–22 | 25 | 42 | 67 | 36 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 132 |
(*) denotes starter.
Score by Periods
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|Score by Periods:|| 1||2||3||4||Final
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|| Western Conference || 34 || 26 || 27 || 33 || 120
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|| Eastern Conference || 21 || 36 || 40 || 35 || 132
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|}
- Halftime— West, 60–57
- Third Quarter— East, 97–87
- Technical Fouls— none
- Officials— Hugh EvansHugh Evans (Basketball referee)Hugh Evans was a basketball referee in the National Basketball Association for 28 seasons from 1972 to 2001. During his NBA officiating career, Evans worked 1,969 regular season NBA games and 35 NBA Finals games...
, Bill Oakes, Ron Garretson - Attendance— 20,562
- Time – 2:26
- Rating— 11.2/19 share (NBC).
Three-Point Shootout
| First Round | |
| Player | Score |
| Walt Williams Walt Williams Walter Ander Williams is a retired American professional basketball player. A sharpshooting 6'8" forward/guard, Williams attended school at the University of Maryland from 1988 to 1992, and is credited by many for resurrecting the school's basketball program which was going through very... |
18 |
| Tim Legler Tim Legler Timothy Eugene Legler is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. He is currently an ESPN basketball analyst.-La Salle:... |
17 |
| Glen Rice Glen Rice Glen Anthony Rice is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. The 6'8" tall Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star guard/forward, ranking 11th in NBA history with 1,559 three-point field goals made during his 15-year career. As a player, Rice won an NCAA Men's Division... |
16 |
| Steve Kerr Steve Kerr Stephen Douglas "Steve" Kerr is a retired American professional basketball player. He shot .454 from three point range over his career and currently holds the record as the most accurate three-point shooter in NBA history... |
15 |
| John Stockton John Stockton John Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz of the NBA from 1984 to 2003. Stockton is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, holding the NBA records for most career assists and steals by... |
13 |
| Dale Ellis Dale Ellis Dale Ellis is a retired American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association.... |
12 |
| Terry Mills Terry Mills Terry Richard Mills is a retired American professional basketball player at the power forward position.After a standout career at Romulus High School, Mills was named 1986 Mr. Basketball of Michigan... |
11 |
| Sam Perkins Sam Perkins Samuel Perkins is a retired American professional basketball player, also known by the nicknames "Sleepy Sam" and "Big Smooth." He attended Samuel J. Tilden High School, Shaker High School and the University of North Carolina, where he was a teammate of Michael Jordan... |
8 |
| Semifinals | |
| Player | Score |
| Steve Kerr | 21 |
| Tim Legler | 19 |
| Glen Rice | 14 |
| Walt Williams | 12 |
| Finals | |
| Player | Score |
| Steve Kerr | 22 |
| Tim Legler | 18 |
Slam Dunk Competition
| First Round | |
| Player | Score |
| Chris Carr Chris Carr (basketball) Chris Dean Carr is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round of the 1995 NBA Draft. Carr played six seasons in the NBA for the Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics... |
44 |
| Michael Finley Michael Finley Michael Howard Finley is a retired American professional basketball player. He last played for the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:... |
39 |
| Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school... |
37 |
| Ray Allen Ray Allen Walter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of... |
35 |
| Bob Sura Bob Sura Robert Sura Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. At 6'5" , 200 lb , he played as a guard.... |
35 |
| Darvin Ham Darvin Ham Darvin Ham is an American former professional basketball player. He played eight seasons in the NBA from 1996 to 2005 and later for the Philippine Basketball Association and NBA Development League until 2008.- Basketball career :... |
36 |
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|Finals
|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Player|| Score
|-
|| Kobe Bryant || 49
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|| Chris Carr || 45
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|| Michael Finley || 33
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|}
Rookie Challenge
4th NBA Rookie Challenge Game. Date: February 8, 1997, at Gund Arena in Cleveland; Coaches: Eastern Conference: Red AuerbachRed Auerbach
Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach was an American basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Boston Celtics. After he retired from coaching, he served as president and front office executive of the Celtics until his death...
; Western Conference: Red Holzman
Red Holzman
William "Red" Holzman was an NBA basketball player and coach probably best known as the head coach of the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1982. Holzman helped lead the Knicks to two NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973, and was elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985...
; MVP: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia (26 minutes, 19 points).
Team replacements: EAST— None ; WEST— ?? for Minnesota guard Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Xavier Marbury is an American professional basketball player.The , point guard was selected out of the Georgia Institute of Technology by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 4th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, but was traded shortly thereafter to the Minnesota Timberwolves.He was an NBA...
, ?? for Dallas forward Samaki Walker
Samaki Walker
Samaki Ijuma Walker is an American professional basketball power forward and center. Walker played college basketball at the University of Louisville and was drafted in 1996 by the Dallas Mavericks, where he played until 1999...
.
Western Conference
{| cellpadding=5|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Player|| MIN||FGA||3PA||FTA||O||D||TOT||AST|| PF||ST||TO||BS||PTS
|-style="background: #eeeeee"
|-
|| Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Shareef Abdur-Rahim is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant general manager for the Sacramento Kings. He last played for the Kings of the National Basketball Association . On the basketball court, he played both forward or center positions. Abdur-Rahim was a...
, VAN || 24 || 8–13 || 1–2 || 0–0 || 0 || 4 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 17
|-
|| Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school...
, LAL || 26 || 8–17 || 2–5 || 13–16 || 3 || 5 || 8 || 3 || 3 || 2 || 7 || 1 || 31
|-
|| Travis Knight
Travis Knight
Travis Knight is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round of the 1996 NBA Draft...
, LAL || 20 || 3–5 || 0–0 || 3–4 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 1 || 4 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 9
|-
|| Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher
Derek Lamar Fisher is an American professional basketball point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . His NBA career has spanned more than 14 years, during which he has won five NBA Championships...
, LAL || 15 || 5–9 || 1–2 || 5–5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 15
|-
|| Matt Maloney
Matt Maloney
This article is about the basketball player. For the baseball player, see Matt Maloney .Matthew M. "Matt" Maloney is a retired American professional basketball player...
, HOU || 24 || 2–10 || 1–4 || 0–0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 5
|-
|| Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers (basketball)
Roy Rogers, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who formerly played in the NBA.Rogers, a 6' 9" power forward from the University of Alabama, was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He appeared in 137 NBA games between 1996 and 2000,...
, VAN || 23 || 1–3 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 2
|-
|| Lorenzen Wright
Lorenzen Wright
Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright was an American professional basketball player.-Early life and college:Raised in Oxford, Mississippi, Wright played all levels of basketball in Memphis – high school, collegiate and professional...
, LAC || 11 || 3–6 || 0–0 || 1–2 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 7
|-
|| Steve Nash
Steve Nash
Stephen John "Steve" Nash, OC, OBC is a South African-born Canadian professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association . Nash enjoyed a successful high-school basketball career, and he was eventually given a scholarship by Santa Clara...
, PHO || 7 || 2–5 || 0–3 || 0–0 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4
|-
|| Totals || 150 || 32–68 || 5–16 || 22–27 || 9 || 19 || 28 || 16 || 17 || 8 || 15 || 6 || 91
|-
|}
Eastern Conference
{| cellpadding=5|- style="background: #dddddd"
|Player|| MIN||FGA||3PA||FTA||O||D||TOT||AST|| PF||ST||TO||BS||PTS
|-style="background: #eeeeee"
|-
|| Antoine Walker
Antoine Walker
Antoine Devon Walker is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League...
, BOS || 23 || 9–15 || 0–1 || 2–4 || 8 || 1 || 9 || 1 || 3 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 20
|-
|| Marcus Camby
Marcus Camby
Marcus D. Camby is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He is a former Defensive Player of the Year during the 2006–07 NBA season, leading the league in blocked shots per game...
, TOR || 21 || 8–13 || 1–2 || 1–2 || 2 || 10 || 12 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 18
|-
|| Erick Dampier
Erick Dampier
Erick Travez Dampier is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat. He is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. center.-Career:...
, IND || 15 || 5–6 || 0–0 || 1–2 || 2 || 5 || 7 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 11
|-
|| Kerry Kittles
Kerry Kittles
Kerry Kittles is an American former professional basketball player who last played with the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association in 2004-05. He was raised in New Orleans and attended St...
, NJN || 24 || 4–9 || 1–2 || 0–2 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 2 || 9
|-
|| Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson
Allen Ezail Iverson is an American professional basketball point guard and shooting guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season...
, PHI || 26 || 7–11 || 0–0 || 5–8 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 9 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 3 || 19
|-
|| Vitaly Potapenko
Vitaly Potapenko
Vitaly Nikolaevich Potapenko is a Ukrainian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Wright State University and was selected 12th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1996 NBA Draft...
, CLE || 12 || 3–4 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 6
|-
|| John Wallace
John Wallace (basketball)
John Gilbert Wallace is a retired American professional basketball player, in the forward position.He was picked 18th by the NY Knicks in the 1996 draft....
, NYK || 15 || 2–7 || 0–2 || 1–3 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 5
|-
|| Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Walter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of...
, MIL || 14 || 1–6 || 0–2 || 6–7 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 8
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|| Totals || 150 || 39–72 || 2–9 || 16–28 || 16 || 23 || 39 || 21 || 16 || 10 || 13 || 7 || 96
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Score by Periods
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|Score by Periods:|| 1st||2nd||Final
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|| Western Conference || 36 || 55 || 91
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|| Eastern Conference || 51 || 45 || 96
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- Officials: Nolan Fine, Bill Spooner, Michael Smith.