What to Expect from the NBA All Star Game in 2017
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The NBA All Star Game is always one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. This year is no different, as some of the best players in the league will be on display. Here’s what you can expect from the game.
Introduction
The NBA All Star Game is an annual event that takes place during the NBA season Some of the best players in the league are selected to play in the game, which is typically held in February. This year, the game will be taking place on Sunday, February 19th at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
There are a few things that you can expect from this year’s All Star Game First and foremost, it is likely that there will be a lot of scoring. In recent years the All Star Game has been known for being a high-scoring affair, and there is no reason to believe that 2017 will be any different. In addition to a lot of points being scored, you can also expect to see some amazing dunks and three-pointers. There have been some truly incredible moments in All Star Games past, and it is always exciting to see what the players will come up with during the course of the game.
Of course, one of the best things about the All Star Game is that it gives fans a chance to see some of their favorite players team up with each other. Usually, players are put on opposite teams based on their conference (Eastern Conference or Western Conference). However, this year there will be a new format for the teams. The two teams will be selected by two captains who will be chosen by a vote of the fans. This should make for an interesting twist on the usual All Star Game format.
If you are a fan of basketball, then you are sure to enjoy this year’s NBA All Star Game Be sure to tune in on February 19th to catch all of the action!
What to expect from the game
The National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star game is a basketball exhibition game hosted every February by the National Basketball Association (NBA), matching a mix of the league’s star players who are drafted by the two players with the most votes. Each team consists of 12 players, making it 24 in total. It is usually held on the Sunday of the NBA All-Star Weekend. The 2017 NBA All-Star Game will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The format of the game has changed several times since the inaugural event in 1951. The Eastern Conference and the Western Conference—formerly organized as divisions—each selected a team of five starters via fan balloting. Fan voting persisted until 1957, when Cincinnati Royals center Bob Cousy and Milwaukee Hawks guard Richie Guerin were elected as co-captains of the East squad. Fan voting returned in 1962; fans radialilty voted for three frontcourt starting spots and two backcourt starting spots; thereafter, each conference held its own separate All-Star starter ballot except in 1971 when during Jerry West’s one season as Head Coach he vetoed fan ballots to start all Lakers: Gail Goodrich, Norm Van Lier, Archie Clark and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Dwyane Wade would later start alongside Lebron James in 2005 under similar circumstances); from 1971 to 1974 fans only voted for two frontcourt All-Star starters (Coaches selected reserves). In 1975, both rosters were increased to 10 starters each with again fan voting selecting five starters from each conference; in 1979 a twelfth player was added to each roster giving fans a vote for 10 starters plus two additional spots that were chosen by head coaches
The players who will be participating
This year’s All-Star Game will be played in New Orleans on Sunday, February 19th. The game will air on TNT at 8PM ET. The rosters for the teams have not yet been announced, but here are some of the players who are expected to participate:
Eastern Conference:
-Kyrie Irving
-LeBron James
-Jimmy Butler
-DeMar DeRozan
-Paul George
Western Conference:
-Stephen Curry
-Kevin Durant
-James Harden
-Anthony Davis
-Kawhi Leonard
The location of the game
This year, the All Star Game will be taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana – the home of the Pelicans. The game will be held in the Smoothie King Center which has a capacity of around 18,000 people. This will be the second time that New Orleans has hosted the All Star Game with the first being in 2008.
The date and time of the game
The date and time of the game has not yet been announced, but it is typically held in February during All-Star Weekend The game will be broadcast live on TNT.
The TV channel that will be broadcasting the game
ESPN will be broadcasting the game on February 19th at 8 p.m. EST.
The halftime show
In addition to exciting match-ups between some of the best players in the NBA, the All Star game also features a spectacular halftime show In recent years the halftime show has featured some of the biggest names in music, and this year is no different. The 2017 halftime show will feature a performance by pop star Justin Timberlake.
The post-game show
After the 2017 NBA All Star Game, fans can look forward to an exciting post-game show. All of the players will be interviewed, and there will be analysis of the game’s top moments. Additionally, the post-game show will feature a performance by a musical guest.
The ticket prices
The average ticket prices for the 2017 NBA All Star game are $500. The most expensive tickets will be for the Upper Level seats, which will cost an average of $900.
The game’s schedule
The game will take place on Sunday, February 19th. The All-Star Game will start at 8:00 pm ET. Team LeBron will face off against Team Stephen in what should be a very competitive game.
