The NBA All-Star practice takes place center court on Saturday during the NBA All-Star Jam session. This give the fans a chance to get a sneak peak at the players who will play in the All-Star game and to see how there favorite players prepare to play in the All-Star game. It let's the fans get close to the All-Stars, which some say is better than having a court side ticket.
Here is a list of the top 20 picks for best All-Star players from the past. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers, LeBron James, SF, Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade, SG, Heat, Dwight Howard, C, Magic, Tim Duncan, PF, Spurs, Chris Paul, PG, Hornets, Kevin Garnett, PF, Celtics, Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks, Carmelo Anthony, SF, Nuggets, Paul Pierce, SF, Celtics, Steve Nash, PG, Suns, Deron Williams, PG, Jazz, Tony Parker, PG, Spurs, Brandon Roy, SG, Trail Blazers, Yao Ming, C, Rockets, Shaquille O'Neal, C, Cavaliers, Pau Gasol, PF, Lakers, Chris Bosh, PF, Raptors, Amare Stoudemire, PF, Suns, Chauncey Billups, PG, Nuggets
In addition to practicing also gave the players a chance to catch up with each other and to talk about how the first half of the season has gone. During the practice a lot of the All-Stars were taking half court shots which entertained the fans as well as the media. It also gave everyone a sneak peak of what they would be wearing during the All-Star Game.