The 2021 NBA All-Star Game took place this past Sunday, March 7th. The teams were split up by two team captains, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Some of the All-Stars we got to see in action were Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, and more.
A digital composite of #TeamLeBron! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/t15wtZ37OU
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2021
A digital composite of #TeamDurant! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/nuWDZF5zuI
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2021
Before the game, we got to see two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis of the Indiana Pacers take home the Skills Challenge crown.
"It was definitely fun," @Dsabonis11 said. "Since I'm here (for the All-Star Game), I said 'Why not? Let's do it again.' I'm glad I got it done this time."
Full recap + highlights from #NBAAllStar https://t.co/xDXLl7g6xw
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 8, 2021
The 2021 NBA Skills Challenge will also feature:
▪️ Luka Doncic (Dallas)
▪️ Chris Paul (Phoenix)
▪️ Robert Covington (Portland)
▪️ Julius Randle (New York)
▪️ Domantas Sabonis (Indiana)
▪️ Nikola Vucevic (Orlando)https://t.co/qQZfLEQMyG— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 3, 2021
Fans were also able to see Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors win the three-point contest for the second time since 2015, joining Larry Bird (3), Craig Hodges (3), Jeff Hornacek (2), Jason Kapono (2), Mark Price (2) and Peja Stojaković (2) as multiple-time three-point contest winners.
Stephen Curry came up clutch to win the 2021 3-Point Contest ☔️#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/4sCXcByuoG
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) March 8, 2021
At #NBAAllStar Weekend in 2010, a rookie @StephenCurry30 answered the question: “Where are you going to be in 10 years/what kind of player will you be?”
All of All-Star in One Night, Sunday on TNT pic.twitter.com/YT088oUJgl
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2021
There were many players that had to be replaced throughout the weekend due to injuries or COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were in contact with a barber who tested positive for COVID-19 in Philadelphia and are uncertain for today's All-Star Game, sources tell ESPN. Barber has been retested because of inconclusive initial test. They're waiting on results now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 7, 2021
Devin Booker will miss the All-Star Game and 3-point contest with a left knee sprain
Mike Conley will be his replacement pic.twitter.com/rCvVT67GyE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 6, 2021
Here are some of the best tweets from the All-Star Game and Slam Dunk Contest that took place during half-time:
.@KingJames pulled up to the All-Star Game in unreleased yellow Off-White Air Force 1s from @VirgilAbloh 🟡 pic.twitter.com/0ksC2wGV2W
— Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) March 7, 2021
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The TOP PLAYS from the 2021 #NBAAllStar Game! pic.twitter.com/UYd1Dai0Iy
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2021
Giannis is the first player in NBA history to shoot 100% on 10+ attempts in the All-Star game.
35 PTS
16-16 FG
3-3 3P pic.twitter.com/8EhRLTDiJH— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 8, 2021
With 16 dimes in the 2021 All-Star game, Chris Paul moves past Magic Johnson for the most assists in #NBAAllStar Game history. pic.twitter.com/QsKeRboAOT
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 8, 2021
Anfernee Simons wins the 2021 NBA Dunk Contest.
He tried to kiss the rim!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 8, 2021
Every dunk from the 2021 NBA Dunk Contest
Anfernee Simons (46, 49, W)
Obi Toppin (48, 46, 2nd)
Cassius Stanley (44, 37) pic.twitter.com/E4xWU7k5b4— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 8, 2021
"It's definitely a dream come true."
"It's just a blessing to the be the first Portland Trail Blazer to win a Dunk Contest." — (Also, that caught Ant off guard, he didn't know he was the first one)
^^^ Anfernee Simons after winning the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest pic.twitter.com/M31GnEu4VY
— Jamie Hudson (@JamieHudsonNBCS) March 8, 2021
Team LeBron is 4-0 in the All-Star game.
Best GM in the league. pic.twitter.com/tUUHaL0suf
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 8, 2021
The first 2 Kobe Bryant All Star Game MVPs are Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo
How fitting pic.twitter.com/FlHgcc0lDi
— KBs GOAT (@KbsGoat) March 8, 2021
Enjoy every moment🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/GsNxjkM20Z
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 8, 2021
Players, coaches and officials COVID test results all returned negative from All-Star Game on Sunday, league spokesman tells ESPN. No on-court infections in Atlanta. Everyone was tested three times in Atlanta, including post-game last night.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 8, 2021
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that everyone who participated in the All-Star Game tested negative for COVID-19 following the event, which is hopefully a sign that the event was a success, despite early concerns.
Next year’s All-Star Weekend will take place in Cleveland, Ohio and preparations have already begun.
#NBAAllStar 2022 is in Cleveland, OH! The 71st annual NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cavaliers, during the NBA’s 75th anniversary season. pic.twitter.com/b8xN572dOU
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) March 8, 2021