The NBA All-Star Game today is often criticized<\/a> for lack of effort or excitement. This year it seemed the NBA got it right according to the pundits<\/a>. \u00a0But in the 1980s \u2014 especially during the Golden Era \u2014 there was no need for harsh criticism of effort or pride. Sure, the game was still dominated by highlight dunks and defense was inconsistent but it was still<\/em>\u00a0different.<\/p>\n On this Sunday evening, I want to take you on a little tour of my all-time favorite NBA All Star Games\u2026<\/p>\n In 1987, the league\u2019s greatest players gathered in Seattle and delivered one of the most competitive All-Star Games in NBA history.<\/p>\n Larry Bird.<\/p>\n Magic Johnson.<\/p>\n Michael Jordan.<\/p>\n Isiah Thomas.<\/p>\n Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.<\/p>\n Dr. J.<\/p>\n It read like a Hall of Fame roll call.<\/p>\n And they didn\u2019t just show up.<\/p>\n They wanted to be there! They wanted to put on a show for the fans.<\/p>\n