Why was there no 1999 NBA All-Star Game?
Why was there no 1999 NBA All-Star Game?
NO ALL-STAR GAME WAS PLAYED IN PHILADELPHIA IN 1999 DUE TO THE NBA LOCKOUT. After the two sides failed to reach an agreement, the owners began the lockout. The dispute received a tepid response from sports fans, and provoked criticism from media members.
Why wasnt Kobe an All-Star in 1999?
All the will-he-or-won’t-he chatter was rendered moot Thursday when the NBA announced that Kobe Bryant would not play in the All-Star game because of a sprained left ankle.
Who played in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game?
Roster
| Pos | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Starters | ||
| F | Kevin Garnett | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| F | Karl Malone | Utah Jazz |
| C | Shaquille O’Neal | Los Angeles Lakers |
Was there an All-Star game in 1999 NBA?
The NBA All-Star Weekend that wasn’t occurred in 1999. The event was cancelled as the result of a broiling stalemate between the league and the NBA Players Association. The NBA would rev back up on February 5th with a severely shortened regular season.
Who was the 1999 NBA MVP?
Karl MaloneUtah Jazz
1998–99 NBA season/MVPs
Why was Kobe not an All-Star in 2010?
Four players missed the game: Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Brandon Roy due to injury; Allen Iverson due to personal reasons. As a result, four more were named to the roster as replacements: Chauncey Billups for Paul, Chris Kaman for Roy, Jason Kidd for Bryant and David Lee for Iverson.
Has there ever been a rookie in the All-Star Game?
3 players achieved MVP honors as rookies playing the All-Star Game, curiously in three consecutive editions: Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson. Jack Molinas and Patrick Ewing are the only rookies selected who were not able to play the NBA All-Star Game.