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From 1984 to 1993, the [[NBA All-Star]] Weekend also held an NBA Legends game between retired players. Like in All-Star Game there were two teams, East and West. The Legends game opened the Saturday program before the two contests. The NBA cancelled the NBA Legends Game after 1994 due to the players' frequent injuries from the game, perhaps due to the large range in fitness levels among younger and older alumni. The [[Shooting Stars]] competition is largely its replacement.
From 1984 to 1993, the [[NBA All-Star]] Weekend also held an NBA Legends game between retired players. Like in All-Star Game there were two teams, East and West. The Legends game opened the Saturday program before the two contests. The NBA cancelled the NBA Legends Classic after 1994 due to the players' frequent injuries from the game, perhaps due to the large range in fitness levels among younger and older alumni. The [[Shooting Stars]] competition is largely its replacement.


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Revision as of 00:26, 19 February 2007

From 1984 to 1993, the NBA All-Star Weekend also held an NBA Legends game between retired players. Like in All-Star Game there were two teams, East and West. The Legends game opened the Saturday program before the two contests. The NBA cancelled the NBA Legends Classic after 1994 due to the players' frequent injuries from the game, perhaps due to the large range in fitness levels among younger and older alumni. The Shooting Stars competition is largely its replacement.

Year Final Score
1984 West 64, East 63
1985 East 63, West 53
1986 West 53, East 44
1987 West 54, East 43
1988 East 47, West 45 (OT)
1989 West 54, East 53
1990 East 37, West 36
1991 East 41, West 34
1992 West 46, East 38
1993 East 58, West 45