For the first time in 32 years, the NBA is bringing All-Star weekend back to Chicago.
In 1988 there was no Rising Stars challenge or Celebrity Game. It was a quiet weekend in comparison, comprised of the three-point contest, the dunk contest, and the NBA All-Star Game and it all took place at the iconic Chicago Stadium.
The East beat the West 138-133, with Michael Jordan’s 40-point performance earning him the MVP title. Jordan also took home the hardware for the Slam Dunk contest beating out Dominique Wilkins. Larry Bird dominated the three-point competition, claiming his third and final title in the event.