2009 NBA All-Star Game Scheduled for February 15
As soon as the 2008 NBA All-Star Game, which was played at the New Orleans Arena, closed on February 17, preparations for the next event began. The 2009 edition of the game is all set to be played at the US Airways Center on February 15. Preparations are on in full swing and the 2009 NBA All-Star game promises to be bigger, better and more competitive than ever before. After all, with all the stars of basketball in one place, the game just has to be fierce!
NBA All Star Games are one of the most watched sporting events and have, over the years, become synonymous with national festivals. The first event was staged in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. From that year on, the game has matched the best players in the Eastern Conference with the best players in the Western Conference.
An All Star Game is played under normal NBA rules but is still different from an average game due its ornate presentation. The players often start the game at atypical positions and players’ introductions are accompanied by a significant amount of fanfare, including lighting effects, dance and music. In other words, one can say that an All Star Game is more than just a game, its wholesome entertainment.
Some NBA All-Star Game trivia
- Since the starting All-Stars are selected by fan vote, players often start the game at atypical positions.
- Halftime is longer than a typical NBA game due to musical performances by various popular artists and musicians.
- The player introductions are usually accompanied by a significant amount of fanfare, including lighting effects, dance music and pyrotechnics.
- Spectacular slam dunks and alley-oops are notable features of All-Star Games.
- The All-Star Game is the featured event of All-Star Weekend, and it is held on a Sunday night.
- All-Star Weekend also includes a number of popular exhibition games and competitions featuring NBA players and alumni.
2009 NBA All-Star Game
Scheduled for February 15, 2009, the next edition of the NBA All Star Game will be played at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the Phoenix Suns. This will be the 58th annual NBA All-Star Game. In addition to the upcoming edition, Phoenix has previously hosted the game in 1975 and 1995.
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