The Greatest Moments in NBA All-Star Weekend History (Video)

Dunks, threes, and of course, Magic.

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Tonight's Dunk Contest kicks off the real start of NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando. That's right, FOH with the Celebrity Game or Rising Stars Challenge. The events that everyone looks forward to are the contests which actually feature, you know, All-Stars!

From the first All-Star Game in 1951 to the more recently adopted Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Competition, The Association has offered us various acts of brilliance from best to ever play the game. In anticipation for all the action, we bring you the best highlights that have made the All-Star festivities the best in sports. From Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins in the Dunk Contest to Magic Johnson's return in 1992, here are The 20 Greatest Moments in NBA All-Star Weekend History.    

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20. Jason Richardson Disrespects Carlos Boozer

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19. Isiah Goes H.A.M.

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18. T-Mac Tosses An Alley-Oop...To Himself

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17. The Merger Game

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16. The Legend of Tom Chambers

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15. Brent Barry Proves White Men Can Jump

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14. Craig Hodges Drops 19 Three-Pointers In A Row

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13. Jordan vs. Kobe

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12. Superman Is Born

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11. Larry Bird Is Mr. Three-Point Shootout

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10. A.I. Leads the East on a 21-point Comeback

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9. Where It All Began: The Inaugural Game

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8. Marvin Gaye Singing the National Anthem

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7. Shaq Emasculates David Robinson

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6. Jerry West Hits The Game-Winner

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5. Little Man Can Dunk

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4. Vinsanity and the Slam Dunk Contest

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3. Dr. J Attempts The First Ever Free-Throw Line Dunk

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2. Jordan vs. Dominique

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1. Magic Returns

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