This weekend, the NBA All-Star Weekend is about to usher in this season, and most players can get enough rest time, while fans can also enjoy their votes of stars, performing on the all-star stage. In the past 75 years of NBA history, the All-Star Game has also gone through 70 years of history, and star players large and small have all appeared on this glorious stage. There are a lot of players who only show their faces once, so let's take a look at ten of them and see why they were selected as stars that year.
1. Ron Artest
At the 2004 Los Angeles All-Star Game, at the age of 24, Atay was selected as an All-Star for the first time. In fact, he was good enough that season, averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game as a defensive champion, and 2.1 steals on the defensive end.
You know, the Pacers' leader at the time was O'Neal Jr., so as a second boss, Atay can play such a stat, and it is indeed worth being selected as an All-Star. He was also elected the best defensive player that year, and was selected for three teams and one defensive team, which is enough to show his strength. However, due to the Oppen Hill Brawl incident, Atai's career has since turned, and even though he later played well in the Kings and Rockets, he has bid farewell to the main stage. Only 7 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists were left in the 2004 All-Star Game.
2. Sharif Abdul Raheem
Due to injury, Raheem, who is a 96 gold generation flower, chose to retire in 2008, but this does not mean that his career is not excellent. Debuting in the Grizzlies, he has averaged 20+ points per game in six seasons, which is enough to show his excellent personal ability.
It was also in the 01-02 season after returning to the Hawks that he averaged 21.2 points and 9 rebounds per game, so he was recognized by fans and NBA officials and won his only All-Star ticket. On the stage in Philadelphia, his performance was also remarkable, with 9 points and 6 rebounds on 4-of-4 shooting.
3. Michael Reed
If Yi Jianlian began to pay attention to the Milwaukee Bucks when he entered the NBA, then many fans will inevitably know Michael Reed, the boss of the Bucks at that time. In fact, Reid was just a second-round show, but he took the opportunity and squeezed ray Allen out to become the core of the Bucks.
Six seasons in his career of 20+ proved that Reid was indeed a good marksman. In the 03-04 season, Reed entered the third team at the end of the season with an average of 21.7 points and 5 rebounds per game, and also participated in the Los Angeles All-Star Game. He also scored 13 points on the spot and also made the last shot in the East.
4. Jamal Marshburn
Made his debut with the Dallas Mavericks, Marshburn once formed the famous Dallas "3J" with Jim Jackson and Jason Kidd, but they not only did not play the record they deserved, but also ended up falling out with a woman. In the end, the intolerable teams also swept them out one by one.
After four years with the Heat, he moved to the Hornets, where he found the feeling of the beginning of his career, averaging 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in the 2002-03 season, helping the Hornets to fifth place in the East, reaching the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, and being selected for the third team. Perhaps as a compliment to him, he was also named his only All-Star that year, witnessing Jordan's last All-Star Game performance.
5. Kenjan Martin
If it weren't for injuries, perhaps Martin would still be a flying super jumper, although his career has not been able to develop a stable shooting ability, but Martin, who was a 2000 champion, assisted Kidd in the Nets to reach the Finals twice, whether against O'Neal or Duncan, he has a good performance.
In 2004, he was named an All-Star with 16.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. And, on the open stage in Los Angeles, he scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Unfortunately, it was also his only performance at the All-Star Game.
6. Devon Harris
After entering the league in 2004, Harris became the "speed boy" on the court with his amazing running speed, and his strong impact once helped the Mavericks defeat multiple strong opponents in the playoffs and finally reached the Finals. However, in 2008, in order to find a star who controlled the rhythm, he was sent to the Nets and replaced by Jason Kidd.
In the 08-09 season, Harris cashed in on his talent, averaging 21.3 points, 6.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game. With such an excellent performance, he also became a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star, performing on the field.
7. Andrei Kirilenko
Many people may be very surprised that Kirilenko has only been selected to the All-Star Game once in his career. If you put it now, AK47 must be the feast of the entire alliance. Also in the 03-04 season, with Malone leaving, Stockton chose to retire, the aging Jazz needed a new helmsman, and AK47 stepped up at this moment.
He averaged 16.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 2.8 blocks per game that year, making him the NBA's most versatile player at the time. Unfortunately, the Jazz were only one game short that year and did not make it to the playoffs. However, Kirilenko was still selected for the All-Star Game, which is a great comfort to him.
8. Juvan Howard
The Rockets of Yao Ming's time, old fans must be very familiar with Juwan Howard, he and Maddy came to Houston in the summer of 2004. Although his personal ability has passed the peak, his attitude of hard work and resentment has won the love of Chinese fans.
In fact, Uncle Huo's career is also very legendary, he is the first player in the history of the NBA to sign a contract of 100 million yuan, and it is precisely because he blasted the top data of 22.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists in the 95-96 season that the Wizards are willing to hand over the big contract. He was also selected for the All-Star Game that year, with 2 points and 6 rebounds.
9. Mo Williams
Speaking of Reid, it is necessary to mention another player, Mo Williams, who circulated a very interesting phrase "Mo does not pass, li will shoot", specifically describing the two players as too dependent on singles to play. However, in 2009, Xiao Mo, who was next to James, grew into a very good pitcher.
Averaging a new 17.8 points in his career, a three-point shooting rate of 43.6%, coupled with the Cavaliers' record that year, Xiao Mo also successfully entered the All-Star Game, and also scored 12 points, which was remarkable.
10. Chris Carman
In the 09-10 season, due to the injury of Brandon Roy, the NBA official Kris Carman was selected as an All-Star. Throughout his 13-year career, Carman only had this one All-Star appearance.
However, his performance that year also deserved such a prestigious performance, averaging 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, and due to Yao Ming's injury, the Center in the West was indeed only Xiaosi, which also gave Carman a chance.