Season 2: 1981-82 All-Star Weekend

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NPSBL Rookie Game Rosters Announced (February 5, 1982)
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The 1981 NPSBL Rookie Game rosters were named today. Here is a look at the
rosters:

Rookies Starters:
C Alton Lister (Warriors)
PF Mark Aguirre (Spurs)
SF Jay Vincent (Kings)
SG Eddie Johnson (Kings)
PG Isiah Thomas (Spurs)

Rookies Bench:
C Herb Williams (Nets)
PF Kelly Tripucka (Lakers)
SF Kurt Rambis (Trailblazers)
SG Kevin McKenna (Cavaliers)
PG Darnell Valentine (Bullets)
PF Buck Williams (Knicks)
PF Tom Chambers (Jazz)

Sophomores Starters:
C Mike Gminski (Kings)
PF Edgar Jones (Bulls)
SF Kiki Vandeweghe (Jazz)
SG Andrew Toney (Pistons)
PG Johnny Moore (Mavericks)

Sophomores Bench:
C Kevin McHale (Spurs)
PF Earl Cureton (Bullets)
SF Mike Woodson (76ers)
SG Darrell Griffith (Knicks)
PG Larry Drew (Nets)
C Joe Barry Carroll (Pacers)
C James Donaldson (Lakers)

The Sophomores defeated the Rookies, 127-124. SF Kiki Vandeweghe (UTA) was the player of the game, leading the Sophomors in points (24), rebounds (8) and assists (9).

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Larry Bird Wins NPSBL 3-Point Shootout (February 6, 1982)
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The 1981 NPSBL 3-Point Shootout was captured by Larry Bird with a final round
score of 12. Kiki Vandeweghe and Eddie Johnson also reached the final round.
Here is a look at the results:

Round One:

1. Kiki Vandeweghe (Jazz) - 13
2. Larry Bird (Rockets) - 13
3. Eddie Johnson (Kings) - 10
4. Gerald Henderson (76ers) - 9
5. Darrell Griffith (Knicks) - 9
6. Kevin Grevey (76ers) - 5

Final Round:

1. Larry Bird (Rockets) - 12
2. Kiki Vandeweghe (Jazz) - 10
3. Eddie Johnson (Kings) - 6

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Magic Johnson Wins NPSBL Slam Dunk Contest (February 6, 1982)
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The 1981 NPSBL Slam Dunk Contenst was a showdown between Magic Johnson and
Calvin Natt. Magic Johnson was voted the champion, winning 52.8% of the vote in
the final round. Here is a look at the results:

Round One:
1. Magic Johnson (Suns) - 50.0
2. Calvin Natt (Bullets) - 49.4
3. Buck Williams (Knicks) - 49.4
4. Kurt Rambis (Trailblazers) - 48.0
5. Bernard King (Celtics) - 46.8
6. Adrian Dantley (Pacers) - 45.1

Finals:
1. Magic Johnson (Suns) - 52.8%
2. Calvin Natt (Bullets) - 47.2%

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NPSBL All-Star Game Rosters Announced (February 7, 1982)
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The 1981 NPSBL All-Star Game rosters were named today. The Western Conference
will be lead by Moses Malone. Adrian Dantley has been the most reliable player
for the Eastern Conference. Joe Barry Carroll has now appeared in the All-Star
Game a total of 2 times. Here is a look at the rosters:

Western Conference Starters:
C Mike Gminski (Kings)
PF Moses Malone (Warriors)
SF Magic Johnson (Suns)
SG George Gervin (Mavericks)
PG Reggie Theus (Clippers)

Western Conference Bench:
C Kevin McHale (Spurs)
PF Dan Roundfield (Nuggets)
SF Kiki Vandeweghe (Jazz)
SG World B. Free (Lakers)
PG Johnny Moore (Mavericks)
SF Alex English (Nuggets)
SF Larry Bird (Rockets)

Eastern Conference Starters:
C Joe Barry Carroll (Pacers)
PF Darryl Dawkins (Nets)
SF Bernard King (Celtics)
SG Adrian Dantley (Pacers)
PG Sidney Moncrief (Cavaliers)

Eastern Conference Bench:
C Elvin Hayes (Celtics)
PF Robert Parish (Bucks)
SF Calvin Natt (Bullets)
SG Andrew Toney (Pistons)
PG Maurice Cheeks (Celtics)
SG Jim Paxson (Cavaliers)
SF Julius Erving (Knicks)

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