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LA to host the 2018 NBA All-Star Game

By Mary Coyne

Feb 18, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference center DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers (6) during the NBA All-Star Practice at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference center DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers (6) during the NBA All-Star Practice at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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The city of Los Angeles will host the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

According to NBA .com, this will be a record-setting 6th time the All-Star game and weekend festivities will take place in LA and the third year it will be held at the Staples Center (2011, 2004). The city previously hosted in 2011, 2004, 1983, 1972 and 1963.

“Los Angeles is known for first-class hospitality and entertainment, making it the perfect host for NBA All-Star,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said while making the announcement.

The 2018 on-court activities begin Friday, February 16th with the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, where the league’s top rookies and second-year players will take the court at Staples.

On February 17th, the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature current NBA players showcasing their skills in various competitions including the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, and the Verizon Slam Dunk.

The weekend concludes on Sunday with the NBA All-Star Game.

The Los Angeles Convention Center and L.A. Live will also play host to various events for NBA fans of all ages during the weekend. These include the NBA All-Star Practice, the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and the NBA Development League All-Star Game.

Each of these events will feature interactive programming allowing fans closer access to NBA and WNBA players and legends.

Commissioner Silver, who has made it known that the NBA values equality, inclusion, and social responsibility, announced the league’s intention to host several NBA Cares events throughout the city during the All-Star weekend.

Working with youth-serving programs that support education, family development, and health-related causes, the NBA hopes to reach thousands of children and families in and around Los Angeles and provide important resources to the various programs.

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TNT will again televise the All-Star Game in prime time for a 16th straight year marking 33 straight years of NBA All-Star coverage by Turner Sports.

So the question remains: Will the Lakers have an All-Star player next year?

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