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The '''NBA All-Star Legends Game''' (also called the '''Legends Classic''') was an [[NBA]] Legends game from 1984 to 1993 that featured retired players. It was held during the [[NBA All-Star Weekend]] and consisted of two teams, East and West. The NBA cancelled the NBA Legends Classic after 1994 due to the players' frequent injuries from the game in part due to the large range in fitness levels among younger and older alumni (During the 1992 game, [[Norm Nixon]] and [[David Thompson (basketball)|David Thompson]] both received injuries playing in the game<ref>http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1992-02-09/sports/9201070676_1_norm-nixon-lakers-guard-david-thompson</ref>). The [[NBA All-Star Weekend Shooting Stars Competition|Shooting Stars Competition]] and [[Rising Stars Challenge]] are largely considered its replacements. |
The '''NBA All-Star Legends Game''' (also called the '''Legends Classic''') was an [[NBA]] Legends game from 1984 to 1993 that featured retired players. It was held during the [[NBA All-Star Weekend]] and consisted of two teams, East and West. The NBA cancelled the NBA Legends Classic after 1994 due to the players' frequent injuries from the game in part due to the large range in fitness levels among younger and older alumni (During the 1992 game, [[Norm Nixon]] and [[David Thompson (basketball)|David Thompson]] both received injuries playing in the game<ref>http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1992-02-09/sports/9201070676_1_norm-nixon-lakers-guard-david-thompson {{Bare URL inline|date=November 2021}}</ref>). The [[NBA All-Star Weekend Shooting Stars Competition|Shooting Stars Competition]] and [[Rising Stars Challenge]] are largely considered its replacements. |
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Previously, in 1957 and 1964, there were two NBA Old-Timers Games. |
Previously, in 1957 and 1964, there were two NBA Old-Timers Games. |
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Revision as of 12:46, 21 November 2021
The NBA All-Star Legends Game (also called the Legends Classic) was an NBA Legends game from 1984 to 1993 that featured retired players. It was held during the NBA All-Star Weekend and consisted of two teams, East and West. The NBA cancelled the NBA Legends Classic after 1994 due to the players' frequent injuries from the game in part due to the large range in fitness levels among younger and older alumni (During the 1992 game, Norm Nixon and David Thompson both received injuries playing in the game[1]). The Shooting Stars Competition and Rising Stars Challenge are largely considered its replacements.
Previously, in 1957 and 1964, there were two NBA Old-Timers Games.
| Year | Final Score |
| 1957 | West 38, East 52 |
| 1964 | West 46, East 50 |
| 1984 | East 63, West 64 |
| 1985 | East 63, West 53 |
| 1986 | East 44, West 53 |
| 1987 | East 43, West 54 |
| 1988 | East 47, West 45 (OT) |
| 1989 | East 53, West 54 |
| 1990 | East 37, West 36 |
| 1991 | East 41, West 34 |
| 1992 | East 38, West 46 |
| 1993 | East 58, West 45 |
References
- http://www.allstarnba.es/legends.htm