2009 NBA All-Star Game

The 2009 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 15, 2009 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the Phoenix Suns. The game was the 58th annual NBA All-Star Game. This was the third time Phoenix has hosted the basketball showcase, after previously hosting the 1975 and 1995 games. Commissioner David Stern made the announcement at a news conference on November 8, 2007 at US Airways Center. Toronto, New York, Oakland and Milwaukee reportedly were contenders for the 2009 contest.

The All-Star Game
February 15 Eastern Conference All-Stars 119, Western Conference All-Stars 146

Roster
Eastern Conference

Starter
Allen Iverson
Dwyane Wade
LeBron James
Kevin Garnett
Dwight Howard

Reserves
Jameer Nelson
Devin Harris
Mo Williams
Paul Pierce
Rashard Lewis
Chris Bosh
Danny Granger
Ray Allen
Joe Johnson

Western Conference

Starter
Chris Paul
Kobe Bryant
Amaré Stoudemire
Tim Duncan
Yao Ming

Reserves
Tony Parker
Chauncey Billups
Brandon Roy
David West
Dirk Nowitzki
Paul Gasol
Shaquille O'Neal

Coaches
Eastern Conference
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown

Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson

Sprite Slam Dunk Contest

Winner: Nate Robinson

Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout

Winner: Daequan Cook

PlayStation Skills Challenge

Winner: Derrick Rose