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The All-Star weekend had a plethora of stars witnessing LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo battle it out. Athletes, alums, Hall of Famers, and celebrities from various industries were in attendance. Among many, one was the NBA superstar and the ‘Captain’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The 6x MVP made an appearance to honor King James’ historic milestone of surpassing his record to become the new NBA scoring leader.?

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A recent picture shared on Twitter by the Los Angeles Lakers legend, along with renowned actor Michael .B. Jordan and his former rival from the Sixers, Julius Erving, has gone viral. Fans envy the Creed star, as the two legends blessed him with a picture.

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Fans recall former rivalry as Dr. J, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pose during the All-Star game

Philadelphia 76ers’?best, Julius Erving, was among the many alums present for the All-Star game. Abdul-Jabbar continues to steal the spotlight from his then-peers. Even after one of the most successful careers in his NBA, the 6x Champion continues showing his influence. The Lakers legend shared his thoughts on various aspects of the All-Star game on his substack.?

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Abdul-Jabbar recently shared a picture with Michael. B. Jordan and Julius Erving, mentioning, “Photo memories from @NBAAllStar.” Jordan sat beside the Lakers champ, with Dr. J posing at the back. Here are a few reactions from fans commemorating, recalling, and mocking the celebrities:

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Julius Erving, and Abdul-Jabbar, among all the other stars, enjoyed watching Jayson Tatum take over the game. ‘Team LeBron’ did not stand a chance against Giannis & Co. as Tatum doubled down and went on a record-breaking rampage.

Fans want the 1v1 format for the All-Star game

The non-competitive All-Star game this year has got fans aching for a 1v1 tournament in the All-Star game. In a video from YouTube, the Captain and Dr. J went off against each other for a 1v1 battle in 1992. Fans are eager for something similar but in the All-Star game.

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Moreover, the fans believe this might even interest the All-Stars, considering a few players’ disinterests in playing the All-Star game.

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Would the NBA add the above format to the All-Star weekend next year? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA Content Specialist at EssentiallySports. Over three years on the beat, he has delivered in-depth coverage of the Lakers, Warriors, Mavericks, and Celtics, earning recognition from Shaquille O’Neal for his reporting. A former collegiate point guard, Rohan applies a guard’s understanding of spacing, decision-making, and tempo when breaking down plays, adding on-court clarity to his analysis.

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