NBA Fans Go GaGa as Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson Share A Heartwarming Moment During NBA All Star Game

Michael Jordan is one of the NBA’s premier stars. His dynamite performances not only earned him 6 championships during his career but also 14 All-Star Game selections, among which he was named MVP thrice. Additionally, ‘His Airness’ was also a two-time slam dunk champion. So it is quite evident that MJ is not just a legend of the Chicago Bulls, but also a legend of the NBA All-Star Weekend too!

At the 2022 All-Star Game, the NBA, that had previously released a list of players for the 75th Anniversary Team, honored those very same members. This roster of players included former legends like Magic Johnson, MJ himself, and current stars like Stephen Curry and LeBron James. In fact, MJ, Magic and Curry were seen together at the event and this took fans on Twitter by storm.

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Fans React to the Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Stephen Curry

In light of the 75th Anniversary Team, MJ was spotted alongside his anniversary team members – Stephen Curry, and Magic Johnson. This put Twitter in a frenzy. Many fans were surprised to see Jordan at the All-Star Game, considering that he was earlier attending Daytona 500 for the NASCAR Cup Series.

Additionally, many fans claimed both MJ and Curry as the two all-time greats when the two were seen chatting up one another.

Moreover, there were fans who were just in awe of the stardom. They couldn’t believe that they were witnessing the players that made the NBA into what it is today.

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Clearly, this moment was a jaw-dropping one for the fans. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry gave the NBA its initial popularity. Thereafter, MJ stepped into the league and inspired coming generations to become like him. Furthermore, Curry transformed the game from a playing aspect by dominating from the three-point line. If three NBA Legends in close vicinity with one another made fans go berserk on Twitter, imagine how fans at the event would have felt when they were surrounded by 75 legends of the sport.

NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team at Cleveland

The 2021-22 season marked the 75th Anniversary for the NBA. In honor of the greatness that fans and the league have seen over the years, the NBA released its very own team of 75 of the greatest players of all time. In light of this, the league welcomed its 75 greatest players to Cleveland at the All-Star Game, in order to honor them.

Overall, the event was a special one for both fans and players as they got to witness their childhood idols and inspirations. Additionally, it also brought back a sense of nostalgia for the NBA community too.

The event was directed by the famed film director, Spike Lee, while Tiffany Haddish, J. B. Smoove, and Usher introduced the players on the squad. The fact that many NBA greats of old and new were seen together was truly a great moment.