The 1994 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on February 13, 1994, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves; the Timberwolves however, did not have any players participating in the game. It was the 44th edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game, held during the 1993–94 NBA season. It was broadcast by NBC for the fourth consecutive year. It was the first and only All-Star Game to be held in Minneapolis to date.
The 1993–94 season was Scottie Pippen's first season as the leader of the Chicago Bulls following the first retirement of Michael Jordan, and this All-Star Game turned out to be Pippen's peak shining moment, as he led the way with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals en route to a 127–118 victory for his East All-Stars team while also being voted as the game's MVP.
In this game, Kenny Anderson and Derrick Coleman became the first players in the history of the New Jersey Nets to start in an All-Star Game.
Coaches The Eastern All-Stars were coached by Lenny Wilkens, the head coach of the Eastern Conference leader Atlanta Hawks. The Western All-Stars were coached by George Karl, the head coach of the Western Conference leader Seattle SuperSonics.
Roster
+Eastern Conference All-StarsPosPlayerTeamNo. of selectionsVotesStarters GB. J. ArmstrongChicago Bulls1st529,065 GKenny AndersonNew Jersey Nets1st493,690 FScottie PippenChicago Bulls4th496,506 FDerrick ColemanNew Jersey Nets1st482,261 CShaquille O'NealOrlando Magic2nd603,346 Reserves GMookie BlaylockAtlanta Hawks1st390,433 CPatrick EwingNew York Knicks8th427,216 FHorace GrantChicago Bulls1st— CAlonzo MourningCharlotte Hornets1st379,998 FCharles OakleyNew York Knicks1st— GMark PriceCleveland Cavaliers4th423,179 GJohn StarksNew York Knicks1st— FDominique WilkinsAtlanta Hawks9th358,501Head coach: Lenny Wilkens (Atlanta Hawks)
+Western Conference All-StarsPosPlayerTeamNo. of selectionsVotesStartersGMitch RichmondSacramento Kings2nd469,978GClyde DrexlerPortland Trail Blazers8th493,204FCharles BarkleyPhoenix Suns8th794,936FShawn KempSeattle SuperSonics2nd461,880CHakeem OlajuwonHouston Rockets9th478,018ReservesGKevin JohnsonPhoenix Suns3rd431,885FKarl MaloneUtah Jazz7th322,450FDanny ManningLos Angeles Clippers2nd—GGary PaytonSeattle SuperSonics1st316,720FClifford RobinsonPortland Trail Blazers1st—CDavid RobinsonSan Antonio Spurs5th350,873GLatrell SprewellGolden State Warriors1st—GJohn StocktonUtah Jazz6th367,605Head coach: George Karl (Seattle SuperSonics)
Alonzo Mourning and Charles Barkley did not participate due to injury. Karl Malone replaced Barkley in the West starting lineup. Charles Oakley and Gary Payton replaced Alonzo Mourning and Charles Barkley, respectively.
References
External links 1994 NBA All-Star Game