The NBA D-League All-Star Game was an annual exhibition basketball game held by the NBA Development League (D-League). The D-League was founded in 2001 as the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) and later as the NBA Development League. The league, now known as the NBA G League, serves as the National Basketball Association 's official minor league basketball organization.
56-723: The game was first held during the 2006–07 season as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend . The D-League All-Star Game was played on Saturday in the same host city as the NBA All-Star Game . However, the game was not held in the same arena as all the other All-Star Saturday events. Instead, it was held on the NBA Jam Session's practice court. In addition to the All-Star Game, the D-League also held
112-606: A D-League team during the All-Star Weekend. If a player was unable to participate because of injury, a recall by his NBA team, or a call-up by an NBA team, a replacement player was named. The starting lineups were picked by the head coaches. The coaches for the All-Star game were the head coaches of the teams with the best winning percentage in the league through the three weeks before the All-Star game. The first two games were played in four quarters of 12 minutes, similar to
168-406: A player to advance to the next position. The rules are very flexible but usually a player keeps advancing until a missed shot. The consequences of missing a shot may vary. Sometimes the game is played such that a missed shot requires the player to start over at the first position. Under this rule, the game may also include another rule that allows a player to "save" their position, and pass the ball to
224-420: A player to use their ball to knock the opponent's ball out of its trajectory in mid-air, but some players discourage this behavior or place limits on it. Softly shooting one's first shot, or throwing it hard against the backboard, in order to quickly recover the ball for a shorter shot is generally considered cheating. Additional common rules: Another less common streetball variant, often referred to as "King of
280-681: A regular D-League game. However, the next two games were played in two 20-minute halves, similar to a college basketball game and the NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge . The inaugural D-League All-Star Game was held in Las Vegas , Nevada during the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend . The players were divided into the Eastern Division and the Western Division. The East won by 14 points and Pops Mensah-Bonsu
336-407: A row, then they are able to eliminate another player by hitting them with the ball. The remaining players are able to run away from the shooter but must stop and remain frozen, when the shooter has retrieved the ball after the 3 shot and yelled "STOP". The shooter must then take 7 steps and throw the ball from wherever they have reached. Any player who is touched by the ball is then eliminated. The game
392-573: A set number of matches (usually 7 or 11) wins the game can only take one shot per turn. Beach basketball may be played on concrete or on sand. It was invented in the United States by Philip Bryant in the early 1980s on the PE fields of Gulf Shores School in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The game is played on a circular court with no backboard on the goal. There are no out-of-bounds, ball movement is via
448-480: A shorter or longer game, they can change the length of the word that dictates how many missed shots are needed to get eliminated. Other variations include a requirement that the shot that dictates what other players must make can involve saying something, or making some particular movement. In other versions a player gets a second try on their final shot before getting eliminated from the game, often called “Farmer’s Chance”. The NBA All-Star Weekend H–O–R–S–E Competition
504-412: A shot from all positions. When a player makes a successful shot from the final position, the game enters the final stage. Some play such that this player is declared the winner. Others play such that those players who have yet to act on the turn get a chance to tie, which cancels any advantage of going first. In theory, the shooting positions are arbitrary; in practice, they are most commonly ordered along
560-435: Is a limited-contact team sport in which two teams of seven try to score points against one another by placing a ball through a high hoop. Netball was formerly called "women's basketball" but now includes men's teams as well. Slamball is full-contact basketball , with trampolines . Points are scored by playing the ball through the net, as in basketball, though the point-scoring rules are modified. The main differences from
616-541: Is a traditional South African sport that stems from basketball and has been played since 1907. The sport is now promoted in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, India, and Mauritius to establish Ringball as an international sport. Korfball started in the Netherlands and is now played worldwide. Korfball (Dutch: Korfbal) is a mixed gender team ball game, similar to mixed netball and basketball . Netball
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#1732782974736672-515: Is also known as the All-Star break . It is right after the trade deadline. The All-Star Game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend. The game showcases 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 the featured event of NBA All-Star weekend. NBA All-Star weekend is a three-day event which goes from Friday to Sunday. The All-Star Game
728-473: Is applied to any shot by any player during the game. If they miss the shot but hit either the ring or backboard then the next player in line must retrieve the ball after it has bounced once but before it bounces twice, then take the shot from wherever they retrieved the ball. If the ball bounces twice, the player is eliminated. If the shot is made, then the shooter must retrieve the ball before it bounces twice, they then take another shot, if they make 3 shots in
784-445: Is closest to where the ball landed is automatically 'in play') Whoever then gets the ball is considered the primary player, aka the attacker, and the secondary player is the defender. However, during play, if another person is closer and makes a move for the ball, that person is now 'in play': Again, whoever gets the ball is the primary, and the last person that moved for the ball is now the secondary. If you are eliminated, you stand off
840-419: Is first is given "control", which means they must attempt to make a basket in a particular way of their choosing, explaining to the other players beforehand what the requirements of the shot are. If that player is successful, every other player must attempt that same shot according to its requirements. If a player fails to duplicate the shot, he or she acquires a letter, starting with H and moving rightward through
896-487: Is injured and cannot participate, the NBA commissioner selects a replacement. The vote leaders for each conferences are assigned as captains and can choose from a pool of players named as all-stars to form their teams. The newly formed teams will also play for a charity of choice to help the games remain competitive. On January 25, 2018, LeBron James and Stephen Curry became the first players to form their own teams according to
952-414: Is the winner. In and Out is a game that requires more than three players. One player starts the game by shooting from the free throw line. If they make two baskets in a row, they can eliminate a player of their choosing. If they miss their shot, they must try to rebound the ball, and the person closest to the ball where it lands are the two people 'in play'. Whoever gets to the ball first is the attacker and
1008-474: Is then restarted from the Free Throw line from the next player in line. The game is continued until there is only one player not eliminated. Last player standing is the winner. Some special techniques used are to start running away from the ring once a shooter has made two shots to ensure that if a 3rd is made, it is more difficult to hit them with the ball. The shooter can negate this by purposefully missing
1064-681: The Mexico national basketball team . The U.S. team, chosen by a USA Basketball committee, was also expected to compete in the 2019 Americas qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup . In lieu of the All-Star Game, the league instead named Midseason All-NBA G League Teams for each conference. ^A On assignment from the Dallas Mavericks The D-League Dream Factory was a series of basketball skills competitions modeled after
1120-408: The 3-point line in equal intervals starting from one of the sides of the basket and including the straight-on center shot (starting from 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180° along the 3-point line with 90° being the center). This 180-degree semi-circular path is the inspiration for the game's name. Other common positions are around the key or even under the basket. Making a shot from a position allows
1176-404: The 3rd shot in the hope the next shooter is too far away to retrieve it. Another technique is to throw the ball very hard at the ring to enable a difficult return for the next shooter. This game is played by 2 or more players. The shooting line is typically the top of the key, but can be moved to the foul line for younger players. Before the game starts, select an order of play. All players (except
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#17327829747361232-482: The Court", or "Boston", results in essentially a one-on-one or sometimes two-on-two tournament between any number of players. Each match is played following normal one-on-one rules, including violations (such as fouls and out-of-bounds) to just one point. The winner remains on the court and gets to take the ball out while the loser returns to the end of the line of players waiting to step on the court. The first player to win
1288-672: The D-League Dream Factory Friday Night, an event modeled after the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. The event included popular competitions from the All-Star Saturday Night, such as the slam dunk contest and the three-point shootout. The Dream Factory Friday Night was first held during the second D-League All-Star Game in 2008. In 2018, the All-Star Game was replaced by the NBA G League International Challenge , and
1344-611: The MVP of the 2009 game. In 2010, the players were divided into the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference after the league switched back into two conferences. The West won the game, led by Brian Butch who won the 2010 All-Star Game MVP award. In 2018, the NBA G League International Challenge replaced the traditional All-Star Game. The International Challenge matched select American G League players against
1400-479: The NBA All-Star Saturday Night. The event took place during the NBA All-Star Weekend and was held on the NBA Jam Session's practice court. The league first hosted the event during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend . The final event included the slam dunk contest, the three-point shootout and the shooting stars competition, all of which were also annual competitions in the NBA All-Star Saturday Night at
1456-405: The court, at the foot of the basket, but you can still get back into the game. If a player shoots an airball, you can get back in the game if you are the one to catch it before it touches the ground. You then become the attacker and the person who made the airball shot is the defender. (For this rule, you do have to remain off the court when catching the airball so as not to be actively interfering in
1512-578: The dunk champion. In the three-point shootout, four contestants attempted to make as many three-point field goals as possible from five shooting stations behind the three-point arc in one minute. Players began shooting from one corner of the court, and moved from station to station along the three-point arc until they reached the other corner. Each of the first four stations had four standard balls, worth one point each, and one specially-colored "money ball", worth two points. The fifth shooting station consisted of five two-point money balls. Two contestants with
1568-411: The first player has made the shot, the next player begins shooting, again from the shooting line. This player must make the basket in the same number, or fewer shots than the preceding shooter. The next player then shoots, again from the shooting line and must make the basket in the same number, or fewer shots than the player that immediately preceded him\her in shooting. If a player takes more shots than
1624-411: The first player recovers the ball and passes it to the next player in line. The goal of the second player is to make a basket before the first player does. If so, the first player is out and play continues as the first player delivers his ball to the next player in line. This pattern follows until all players have been eliminated except one, who is declared the winner. Any new players can typically join
1680-434: The game at the rear of the line until the first player to become out has done so. Typically a new game starts with all players wanting at that time to play lining up at the same shooting point. Players are usually not required to dribble. In games where dribbling is required, occasional instances of traveling are allowed and double dribble is not enforced. There are no boundaries to the playing field. Some variations allow for
1736-449: The game can be modified. Other variations include: shooting with the off arm, shooting with alternating arms, or using the backboard on every shot (except those directly to the side of the basket). This game can also be played alone as shooting training. Knockout, sometimes called Lightning , Bump , Gotcha , Bumpout , Tornado , Speed , or Killer is played by two or more players and requires two basketballs. All players line up behind
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1792-424: The game of basketball , in which the player utilizes common basketball skills. Some are essentially identical to basketball, with only minor rules changes, while others are more distant and arguably not simple variations but distinct games. Other variations include children's games, contests or activities intended to help the player practice or reinforce skills, which may or may not have a competitive aspect. Most of
1848-500: The game). The game is over when all but one player has been eliminated. The last player standing is the winner. additional common rule: Around the World (sometimes called Around the Key) is a basketball variant played by 2 or more players, who have all agreed upon a turn order. The game requires a sequence of shooting positions to be decided upon. The object is to be the first player to make
1904-447: The highest score advanced to the final round, where they re-attempted the three-point shots again from the five shooting stations. The Shooting Stars Competition was competed by four teams of three players each. In this competition, each team needed to make six shots from six shooting locations of increasing difficulties. Each team selected a specific player rotation to follow throughout the competition. Each shot must have been made before
1960-517: The league's top players were instead named to its Midseason All-NBA G League Team. In the D-League All-Star Game, twenty of the league's top players were selected to the All-Star roster by a combination of fan balloting on the official league website and voting by the head coaches of the teams. NBA players assigned to D-League teams were eligible to be selected. Players selected by coaches and fans must have been on an active roster of
2016-808: The new selection format for the 2018 All-Star Game. The 2017 game was held at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, home of the New Orleans Pelicans . The 2018 NBA All-Star Game was held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. The 2019 NBA All-Star Game was held at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, home of the Charlotte Hornets. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game
2072-421: The next player began shooting in succession. The teams had two minutes to complete the course and the team who made all six shots with the fastest time wins the competition. The objective of the H.O.R.S.E competition was to accrue as few of the five letters as possible. A player was given a letter every time they failed to duplicate the shot of another player. Each player was given 24 seconds to make or duplicate
2128-410: The next player. It is probably most common, however, to play such that each player continues until a missed shot. At this point a player may save his position or elect to take another "chance" shot. If the chance shot is made, the player advances as normal. If it misses, the player's turn ends and they suffer some penalty, perhaps regressing a position or even starting over. There are a multitude of ways
2184-417: The one shooting) should remain behind the shooting line, out of the line of play. The first player shoots from the shooting line. If the shot is missed, the player must retrieve the rebound, and shoot from the spot that the rebound was retrieved. The other players are not permitted to interfere with either the ball or the player. The player continues to shoot until a basket is made to a maximum of 5 shots. When
2240-490: The one-point layup , while the player was allowed to attempt from any shooting spots, a one-point layup, a two-point free throw , a three-point shot from behind the arc, and a five-point half court shot. Two teams competed simultaneously at each end of the court and the winners advanced to the final round. The fan from the winning team had an opportunity to be a judge in the Slam Dunk Competition. The event
2296-401: The other is the defender. If the attacker makes a basket, the defender is eliminated. There are always two people that are considered 'in play'. [The other nearby players should maintain relatively still so as not to interfere] The primary player is usually the last person to shoot the ball, and the secondary player is the closest moving person to the ball. (If all players stayed frozen, whoever
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2352-414: The parent sport is the court; below the padded basketball rim and backboard are four trampolines set into the floor which serve to propel players to great heights for slam dunks . The rules also permit some physical contact between the members of the four-player teams. The game of H-O-R-S-E is played by two or more players. The order of turns is established before the game starts. The player whose turn
2408-489: The player that immediately preceded him\her, a point is added to that player's score. Additionally, if a player is unable to make a basket in 5 shots or less, another point is added to that player's score. When a player reaches 5 points, he\she is eliminated from the game. When a player is eliminated from the game, the player immediately following that player has up to 5 shots on his\her turn. The game continues until all but one player has been eliminated. The last player standing
2464-469: The same size, but an odd number of players may force one team to play with one less player. Sometimes the odd player will be designated as a "switch" player, so that the offensive team always has the extra player. Roster sizes above five players per team are uncommon, even in informal games, as the court generally becomes too crowded to allow movement and space to develop between players. Spin-offs from basketball that are now separate sports include: Ringball
2520-409: The selected shooting point, typically the center of the free throw line or the top of the key. The first player in line shoots. If they miss, they rebound the ball and continue shooting until they make a goal. Once the first player throws the ball for his first attempt, the second player may make his first attempt. The goal of the first player is to make a basket before the second player does. If so,
2576-473: The shot (dunking was prohibited). Each player who failed to duplicate five shots was eliminated from the competition. The competition was contested by four players. The competition was discontinued after the 2009 event. In the Hot-Shot competition, four teams of a D-League player and a D-League fan had to score as many points as possible from the four shooting spots in one minute. The fan was allowed to attempt
2632-443: The time. The H.O.R.S.E competition was discontinued after 2009 and the hot-shot competition was discontinued after 2008. The slam dunk contest showcased a player's skill in making a slam dunk. The contest was contested by four players. In the first round, each contestant performed two dunks. Two contestants with the highest score from those dunks advanced to the final round, where they had to perform two more dunks each to determine
2688-404: The variations are played in informal settings, without the presence of referees or other officials and sometimes without strict adherence to official game rules. Main basketball variations include: Other variations include: Different roster sizes A competitive game of basketball can be played with as few as the team of 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, or 5-on-5. Each team's roster is typically
2744-399: The word "Horse". After all players have made an attempt, control moves to the next player, and the game continues on in this fashion. If a player who has control misses their shot, there is no letter penalty and control moves to the next player. Whenever any player has all of the letters, they are eliminated from the game. The last player in the game is declared the winner. If the players want
2800-505: Was a contest in which players from the National Basketball Association played the game against each other. This game can be played by as many players as needed. The first shooting line is the foul line. Each player has an order for when it is their turn to shoot. The first shooter takes their shot from the foul line. If they miss the ring and backboard or Airball on the shot, then they are eliminated, and this
2856-549: Was chosen as the coach of Team Scoot, and Ontario Clippers head coach Paul Hewitt was chosen as the coach of Team Luka. NBA All-Star Weekend The National Basketball Association All-Star weekend is a weekend festival held every February during the middle of the NBA regular season that consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night. No regular season games are held during this period, which
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#17327829747362912-508: Was discontinued after the inaugural event in 2008. In the 2022–23 season , the G League introduced the Next Up Game, consisting of 24 players who were voted in by fans. Iowa Wolves forward Luka Garza and NBA G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson were voted in as the captains, with each of the players selecting 12-man rosters consisting of themselves and eleven others during a draft. Salt Lake City Stars head coach Scott Morrison
2968-663: Was first played at the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. In 2024, the game will be played in Indianapolis. Featuring the leagues greatest stars, including Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Giannis Antetokounmpo is representing the Eastern Conference. In 2024, a new event will be featured, called the Steph versus Sabrina (NBA vs WNBA). These two are regarded as the best shooters in their leagues. A three-point contest
3024-410: Was held to decide who is the greatest shooter, and the result was Stephen Curry beat Sabrina Ionescu by a score of 29–26. The starting lineup for each squad is selected by a combination of fan, player, and media voting, while the reserves are chosen by a vote among the head coaches from each squad's respective conference. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players. If a selected player
3080-710: Was hosted by The United Center in Chicago, IL, home of the Chicago Bulls. The 2021 NBA All-Star Game was played at the State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA, home of the Atlanta Hawks. The 2022 NBA All-Star was held at Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Jazz. Variations of basketball#H-O-R-S-E Variations of basketball are games or activities based on, or similar in origin to,
3136-616: Was named as the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player . In the second and third All-Star Game, the players were divided into the Blue Team and the Red Team since there were three divisions in the D-League at the time. The Blue Team won the 2008 game, while the Red Team won in 2009. Jeremy Richardson won the 2008 All-Star Game MVP award and two players, Blake Ahearn and Courtney Sims , were jointly named as
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