The 1997 NBA All-Star Game was special for many reasons.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan posted the first triple-double in All-Star Game history, but he didn’t win MVP that night because Charlotte Hornets forward Glen Rice set All-Star Game records for the most points scored in a quarter and a half.
At halftime, the league’s 50 greatest players were announced. It was the greatest collection of talent in one place in basketball history.
Here’s the original list, via NBA.com It was compiled by former players, team executives and media members.