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January 28, 2002

Star attraction

The NBA has added a new event to All-Star weekend's attractions.

Behold the "989 Sports All-Star Hoop-It-Up". Apparently it's the replacement for the legendary Slam Dunk contest, which all the league's frequent flyers have conspired to massacre.

Here are the teams involved:

HOUSTON TEAM:
Cuttino Mobley
Tina Thompson
Kenny Smith
Jamie Foxx

INTERNATIONAL TEAM:
Hedo Turkoglu
Ticha Penicheiro
Sarunas Marciulionis
Tom Cavanagh

LOS ANGELES TEAM:
Derek Fisher
Lisa Leslie
Magic Johnson
Brian McKnight

PHILADELPHIA TEAM:
Aaron McKie
Dawn Staley
Moses Malone
Justin Timberlake

At first glance, there really isn't a clear favorite but after some brainstorming I've come to crown the Los Angeles squad as the pre-event favorite.

We don't know how fit the other past NBA players are, but Magic is magic and he still plays euro-ball. I reckon he could be a reserve on an NBA squad.

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