The NBA All-Star Game had always been the ideal outlet for fans across the world to witness the elite players come together for a showdown on one stage. While many have complained during recent years regarding the competitiveness of the game, the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, played Feb. 27, was a reminder of the potential.
The Western Conference starting lineup featured only three teams, with the Los Angeles Lakers (two), Clippers (two) and Oklahoma City Thunder (one) receiving a bulk of fan voting. For the Lakers, the obvious choice was Kobe Bryant to start at shooting guard, but he was joined by a primed Andrew Bynum who earned his ways to starting at the center position.