NBA 2015 All-Star Games: 7 Moments That Made Us Lose Our Minds

February 12, 2015 - 2:22 pm by VIBE

All-Star games are meant to be brilliant. In an impressive display of athleticism and swag, the league's fan favorites get the chance to flex on the court even moreso than they already do on a nightly basis. With the 2015 games descending on both New York's Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center this weekend, VIBE hit rewind on some of the most epic moments from All-Stars past. Relive the highflying action above.

Compiled By: Richy Rosario, Olivia Jade Khoury and Adelle Platon

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1. MJ beating Lil' Kobe with the flu Michael Jordan is the real MVP. In 1998, the basketball legend led the East to a 135-114 win against the West. Scoring 23 points while battling the flu and taking home the MVP crown, MJ simultaneously beat (then rookie) 19-year-old Kobe Bryant. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

2. A.I.'s comeback Count on Allen Iverson to have the answers. In the 2001 All-Star game, A.I. went hard in the paint for the East with his 21-point return. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

3. Kobe Bryant breaks nose and record In 2012, Kobe broke more than just coveted All-Star Weekend feats. Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade tried to foul the Lakers All-Star but accidentally broke Bryant's nose instead. After the incident, Kobe beat Jordan’s 262-point record for most leading scorer in All-Star game history with 271. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

4. Andre Iguodala's backward dunk During 2006’s All-Star weekend, Andre Iguodala tried it. And he did it. With some help from Allen Iverson, Iguodala stepped up his game and performed a reverse dunk from behind the glass. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

5. Blake Griffin dunks over a car L.A. Clippers star Blake Griffin stole the 2011 Slam Dunk show by flying over a Kia (he endorses the car company) and seamlessly to the rim. OG Baron Davis and a choir singing R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" also cameo. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

6. Vince Carter's Slam Dunk performance You couldn't tell former Toronto Raptor Vince Carter nothin' about his 2000 Slam Dunk contest performance. Pulling a reverse 360-degree windmill dunk and a flawless honey dip, Vince gave the crowd what they came for. Including Kevin Garnett and Shaq, who had camcorders. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

7. Magic Johnson's MVP Win After being diagnosed with HIV, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. was M.I.A. all season. Despite many NBA players' concerns, Johnson was voted an All-Star in the 1992 game and made an appearance on the hardwood. The Los Angeles Laker annihilated the game and won the MVP title that year, even getting a peck on the cheek from then-foe Isiah Thomas. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: Getty

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