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Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Michael Jordan is honored at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Michael Jordan is honored at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
During the halftime of the 2022 NBA All-star game, the National Basketball Association paid tribute to its 75th Anniversary Team. This event took place in Cleveland. This included many big-name players who have been part of the NBA throughout its history. The event was nothing short of a dream for a true basketball fan. There were a number of star players in attendance, such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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The event celebrated NBA’s 75th anniversary to the fullest. The honor of seeing legends come together and get recognition for their years of effort.
MJ with the loudest ovation of the night 🐐 pic.twitter.com/IhIyEwzKcL
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On LeBron James’ home turf at the NBA All-Star Game, Michael Jordan received the loudest ovation of the night. There are no words to describe the scene.
However, the gathering missed some notable former and current players. Among them were Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, Russell Westbrook, and Steve Nash. It was sad not to see each of them at the event because they have all contributed so much to the NBA.
Every NBA fan got goosebumps watching Michael Jordan on stage
In terms of the game, it was a great moment for Stephen Curry and LeBron. During the game, Curry set another record for 3-pointers. However, it was James who won another All-Star game. It was a great match to watch as Curry made the greatest long-range shot in NBA All-Star history. However, James made a turnaround jumper to secure the win. According to the final score, Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163-160.
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Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Each former and current player wore the 75th logo on their chest, along with a blue blazer. With every player’s arrival on the stage, they were greeted with cheers of honor. But Jordan, as our greatest player of all time, received the loudest cheers from the crowd.
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It was spectacular for every NBA fan to see their favorite player come from the audience onto the stage. After all, these are the legends who have made the NBA what it is today. Tell us about your experience watching the game.
