The lights dim.
The quite, eager buzz humming through the sold out, standing room only crowd drops to near silence.
The old guard occupies the front row: Mike Bibby, Jason Williams, Scot Pollard, and Brad Miller. Chris Webber sits in press row, analyzing the contest for TNT; Doug Christie hosted the pre-game show. Bobby Jackson huddles with the coaching staff on the bench. Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic watch the action from their customary place at the home team’s tunnel’s entrance.
The legends of the past observe the stars of the future.