2012 NBA All-Star Weekend Guide

This February, the NBA will bring one of the most entertaining sporting events back to Orlando – NBA All-Star 2012. Returning for the first time since 1992, when Magic Johnson made his comeback on the court, NBA All-Star 2012 will be a celebration of current and former greats and the fans.  Over the course of a week, the NBA will showcase all three leagues (NBA, WNBA, NBA Development League), celebrate our athletes, give back to the community and provide a unique opportunity to excite and interact with our fans. NBA All-Star is a unique experience that unites the entire NBA family and fans. You won’t want to miss being a part of NBA All-Star 2012!

February 18th:

* NBA All-Star E-Recyclingpresented by Sprint at Orlando Festival Park. As part of the NBA’s overall greening and sustainability efforts, the NBA and City of Orlando will offer fans the opportunity to responsibly recycle unwanted electronic products such as cell phones, computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers and fax machines at this one day recycling event. Fans turning in their old electronics will receive free tickets to NBA All-Star Jam Session (while supplies last).

February 25th:

* NBA All-Star Fit Run, Walk & Dribble at Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando. The NBA All-Star FIT Run, Walk and Dribble will feature appearances from NBA and WNBA Legends and mascots, an NBA/WNBA FIT Warm Up, a kids fun run and dribble, live music and interactive games.  Fans of all ages are welcome to register and join in the fun!REGISTRATION STARTS MID-JANUARY!

February 23rd -26th:

* NBA All-Star Jam Session at the Orange County Convention Center, North Building. NBA All-Star Jam Session is nonstop basketball action for all ages! Fans can shoot, slam, dribble and drive all day, compete against their friends in skills challenges and collect FREE autographs from NBA Players and Legends.  Young fans can hang out in the Kids Zone, with hoops and interactive activities that are the perfect size for kids' slam dunks, three-pointers and jump shots. TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 31!

* NBA CaresAll-Star Community Caravan

February 24th:

* Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Orange County Convention Center. Watch some of the hottest celebrities from film, TV and music, along with some of your favorite NBA Legends take their skills to Center Court for a fun and entertaining basketball game at NBA All-Star Jam Session, Center Court, Orange County Convention Center. Televised on ESPN! *TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 25!

* NBA Rising STAR Challenge at the Amway Center. The NBA Rising Stars Challenge provides fans with an opportunity to watch the brightest young stars go head-to-head on TNT. NBA personalities will serve as team captains for the game, picking from a pool of players comprised of NBA rookies and sophomores. Fans will have an opportunity to share their input with the team captains leading up to All-Star weekend via social media. TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 27!

February 25th:

* NBA All-Star Practice at the Orange County Covention Center. The 2012 NBA All-Star Players and Coaches from the Eastern and Western Conference hold the official All-Star practice session on Jam Session’s Center Court.  Don’t have a ticket to the All-Star Game?  This  is your chance to get up close and personal with the 2012 All-Stars!  TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 26! Televised on NBA TV

* NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Amway Center. Televised on TNT

February 26th:

* 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center. Televised on TNT!

For the latest information on All-Star events and Daily Deals and Discounts, visit www.nba.com/allstar2012.

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