NBA Superstars' Memorable Final All-Star Games
Kobe Bryant's last All-Star Game.
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Kobe Bryant's Last All-Star Game - The 2016 NBA All-Star Game is all about Kobe Bryant. After being the top vote-getter, the five-time NBA champion will make his 18th and final All-Star Game this Sunday night in Toronto. While he's bound to get the five-star treatment from his fellow All-Stars and NBA fans alike, the Black Mamba isn't the first to be approaching such a send-off. Here, BET.com takes a look back at NBA superstars' most memorable final All-Star Games. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Michael Jordan (2003) - Vince Carter was actually voted in as the Eastern Conference All-Star Game shooting guard, but gave his starting spot up to Michael Jordan out of respect. MJ scored 20 points in the game, but was outshined by the likes of Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant and All-Star Game MVP Kevin Garnett. Still, not too shabby, considering Jordan was a week shy of turning 40 at the time. The 2003 All-Star Weekend also included an MJ tribute, led by Mariah Carey, who rocked a Washington Wizards jersey. (Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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Magic Johnson (1992) - Truly unforgettable. Not only was the 1992 All-Star Game set to be Magic Johnson's final All-Star Game... it was supposed to be the legend's last NBA game, period. And the five-time champion made it count, scoring 25 points and dishing nine assists en route to leading the West to victory and winning the All-Star Game MVP. His long 3-pointer late in the game remains a memorable highlight attached to his name. Although Johnson attempted a comeback in 1996, he truly left his final mark in his final All-Star Game.(Photo: AP photo)
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Isiah Thomas (1993) - While Isiah Thomas didn't turn in the most memorable performance, only scoring eight points, it was the surrounding circumstances behind Zeke's 12th consecutive and final All-Star Game that made it intriguing. For starters, the same game marked his nemesis Michael Jordan's last All-Star Game before retiring from the league the first time, and it also was the debut All-Star Game for Shaquille O'Neal.(Photo: Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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Shaquille O'Neal (2009) - The Diesel was revved up for his 15th and final All-Star Game appearance, which had him joining forces with Kobe Bryant for the first time since their fallout as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite their feud, the two teamed up well enough to lead the Western Conference to victory and for both future Hall of Famers to be named 2009 NBA All-Star Game co-MVPs. (Photo: AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 42 years old when he played in his 19th and final NBA All-Star Game in 1989. That's more All-Star appearances than anyone in league history. Although Abdul-Jabbar only scored four points, he did bury his trademark Sky Hook shot at the end of the game in a Western Conference win. Classic ending. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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Julius Erving (1987) - Twenty-two points in his 11th and final All-Star Game wasn't too shabby for a then-36-year-old Dr. J, Julius Erving. It showed he could still hang with the younger fellas. (Photo: Focus on Sport/Getty Images)