1990 NBA All-Star Game


The 40th National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on February 11, 1990 at Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. Magic Johnson was named the game's MVP as well as the leading scorer with 22 points.
The Eastern Conference All-Star Starters as selected by fan voting were Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, and Patrick Ewing. The reserves consisted of Celtics Duo Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, as well as, Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. The reserves were rounded out by four first time all-stars; Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller, and Detroit Piston teammates Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman.
The Western Conference All-Star Starters as selected by fan voting were John Stockton, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, A.C. Green, and Hakeem Olajuwon. The reserves consisted of Clyde Drexler from the Blazers, Phoenix Suns teammates Tom Chambers and Kevin Johnson, as well as Chris Mullin of the Golden State Warriors. The team was rounded out by San Antonio center David Robinson, Denver Nuggets guard Lafayette Lever and Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone. Rolando Blackman was later named to the team as injury replacement for Karl Malone. A.C. Green, David Robinson, and Kevin Johnson were all making their first All-Star Game appearance
Coaches: East: Chuck Daly, West: Pat Riley. This was the first of four consecutive All-Star Games in which the coaches of the previous year's NBA Finals were the head coaches of the All-Star Game.
The game featured 11 out of 12 players that would go on to make the 1992 Dream Team as well as coach Chuck Daly.
Magic Johnson was the game MVP as well as leading scorer with 22 points. Hakeem Olajuwon led the way with a game high 16 rebounds, and Isiah Thomas had the most assists on the night with 9.
This was the last NBA All-Star Game broadcast by CBS before moving to NBC in the following year.

All-Star voting

All-Star Starters
Pos.PlayerVotes
GIsiah Thomas181,960
GMichael Jordan321,114
FLarry Bird248,837
FCharles Barkley182,639
CPatrick Ewing245,746

Pos.PlayerVotes
GJohn Stockton149,548
GMagic Johnson214,348
FJames Worthy163,053
FA. C. Green160,788
CHakeem Olajuwon202,244

Eastern Conference voting
RankPlayerVotes
1Michael Jordan321,114
2Isiah Thomas181,960
3Jeff Malone134,166
4Joe Dumars128,964
5Hersey Hawkins103,688
6Mark Price82,991
7Doc Rivers74,787
8John Battle59,217
9Reggie Miller57,616
10Reggie Lewis49,793

RankPlayerVotes
1Larry Bird248,837
2Charles Barkley182,639
3Dominique Wilkins132,994
4Mark Aguirre110,852
5Scottie Pippen106,717
6Kevin McHale94,718
7Bernard King88,550
8Dennis Rodman87,078
9Horace Grant81,393
10Rick Mahorn79,483

RankPlayerVotes
1Patrick Ewing245,746
2Moses Malone134,849
3Bill Laimbeer126,604
4Robert Parish56,028
5Rik Smits51,693

Western Conference voting
RankPlayerVotes
1Magic Johnson214,348
2John Stockton149,548
3Derek Harper146,986
4Clyde Drexler145,782
5Maurice Cheeks144,201
6Kevin Johnson78,812
7Dale Ellis66,198
8Pooh Richardson64,276
9Sleepy Floyd62,886
10Mitch Richmond60,704

RankPlayerVotes
1James Worthy163,053
2A. C. Green160,788
3Karl Malone159,562
4Xavier McDaniel158,759
5Kelly Tripucka77,832
6Chris Mullin72,817
7Derrick McKey67,430
8Thurl Bailey64,102
9Tom Chambers64,028
10Danny Manning58,593

RankPlayerVotes
1Hakeem Olajuwon202,244
2David Robinson119,301
3Mark Eaton99,591
4Steve Johnson65,111
5J.R. Reid62,897

Michael Jordan was the leading vote-getter overall. Magic Johnson received the most votes among Western Conference players.

Rosters

was unable to play due to injury. Rolando Blackman was selected as his replacement.

Score by periods