The first half of the NBA season was filled with memorable dunks, shots and finishes. The song is called "2.
The NBA All-Star Game is held every six years.
The NBA has hosted its biggest stars on one court for several decades, but much has changed since the game began.
One change that is easy to notice is the increasing number of uniform combinations that have been worn over the years.
There have been a lot of fashion statements in the season. The league celebrates its 75th anniversary with 123 different uniforms and four jersey editions: Association, Icon, City and Statement. The New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Boston Celtics all wore a fifth Classic edition in December.
All-stars can add another jersey to their collection in the fifth year they have been wearing the Jordan Brand. Here is a look at how designs have evolved over time.
1951: East 111, West 94
Location: Boston
MVP: Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics
The Eastern Conference players wore a white jersey with blue accents, while the opposing conference players wore a blue jersey. The belt is the most distinguishing feature of the uniform, as elastic waistbands were not standard on basketball shorts during the 1950s.
1960: East 125, West 115
Location: Philadelphia
MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
The 1960s design was the same as previous years. The East or West conference designation was added to the front of the jerseys.
1967: West 135, East 120
Location: Daly City, California
MVP: Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors
There was a new trend of honoring the city in which the game was played. The Warriors uniforms were the first source of inspiration for the new look.
1972: West 112, East 110
Location: Inglewood, California
MVP: Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
The All-Star Game was held at the Forum, where players wore Lakers-themed outfits.
1980: East 144, West 136 (OT)
Location: Landover, Maryland
MVP: George Gervin, San Antonio Spurs
The final team to have its jerseys serve as a model was Washington.
1985: West 140, East 129
Location: Indianapolis
MVP: Ralph Sampson, Houston Rockets
The design was used for six years in a row. It was brought back after a short break for the 2003 and 2004 All-Star Games.
1991: East 116, West 114
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
MVP: Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers
The most memorable All-Star uniforms were created in the 90s, starting with this version that was in use from 1991 to 1994.
1995: West 139, East 112
Location: Phoenix
MVP: Mitch Richmond, Sacramento Kings
A recognizable design is a product of the past century. The vibrant colors were a stark contrast to the typical red, white and blue uniforms that were used for the majority of the All-Star Games.
1997: East 132, West 120
Location: Cleveland
MVP: Glen Rice, Charlotte Hornets
The decade ended with another well-known trend for the league's midseason showcase. The Western Conference players wore their road uniforms while the Eastern Conference players wore their home uniforms.
2003: West 155, East 145 (2 OT)
Location: Atlanta
MVP: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
The fan favorite design from the 80s came back in the early 2000s.
2004: West 136, East 132
Location: Los Angeles
MVP: Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
The first style of the new millennium was distinguished by the diagonal lettering, but it was the last time it was used. There was a grand opening and a grand closing.
2007: West 153, East 132
Location: Las Vegas
MVP: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
The front of All-Star jerseys had CursiveFont back for the first time in over two decades, but this uniform was only used once.
2014: East 163, West 155
Location: New Orleans
MVP: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
The sleeved jerseys of the 2013-14 season were quite popular. They made an appearance at the All-Star Game, as well as being seen during the NBA Christmas Day slate. This style was only used once.
2015: West 163, East 158
Location: New York
MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
The design is similar to the All-Star Games jerseys. Black and white were the primary uniform colors for the first time, with the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference being represented. The names of the players were printed on the back.
2018: Team LeBron 148, Team Stephen 145
Location: Los Angeles
MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
The current format of the league made East and West designation a thing of the past. The logo of each player's team is displayed on the front of the two teams, but they are not the same.
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