In Focus: NBA All-Star uniforms
Charles Barkley (from left to right), Julius Erving and Mo Cheeks in 1986. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Andy Gray
Adidas released the 2013 All-Star jerseys, which are inspired by Houston’s “rich aeronautical history and the speed of the jet planes that dot its skies.” The uniforms feature shooting stars on the side and a camo-like pattern throughout the torso. While fans and media argue about who deserves the right to wear the uniforms next month, we look back at the history of All-Star uniforms.
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Bob Cousy (from left to right), Bill Russell and Tom Heinsohn pose after the 1963 All-Star Game. (NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The 1977 Eastern Conference All-Stars. (Getty Images)
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The 1980 Western Conference All-Stars. (Getty Images)
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Magic Johnson (left) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pose before the 1984 NBA All-Star Game . (Getty Images)
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Magic Johnson (from left to right), Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Moses Malone catch their breath during the 1988 All-Star Game. (Getty Images)
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Mark Price (left) and Brad Daugherty pose before the 1992 NBA All Star Game. (Getty Images)
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During some seasons, such as 1997, the players just wore their regular jerseys for the big game. (Getty Images)
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Allen Iverson (left) drives to the basket against Tim Duncan during the 2003 NBA All-Star Game. (Getty Images)
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Kevin Garnett (5), Ray Allen and Paul Pierce (34) pose with Bill Russell (second from left) before the 2009 All-Star Game. (Getty Images)
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