NBA All-Star Saturday Night
February 17, 2013 4:26 PM
Ross goes between his legs for a dunk during Saturday's night contest.
Ross goes between his legs for a dunk during Saturday's night contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after winning the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after winning the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets plays with Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, after competing in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets plays with Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, after competing in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Houston Rocket legends Rudy Tomjanovich, Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler show their scores as judges of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Houston Rocket legends Rudy Tomjanovich, Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler show their scores as judges of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Former Houston Rockets player Sam Cassell high fives Chris Paul II, son of Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, as he sits with Tina Thompson of the Seattle Storm, right, during the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition. less
Former Houston Rockets player Sam Cassell high fives Chris Paul II, son of Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, as he sits with Tina Thompson of the Seattle Storm, right, during the NBA All-Star Shooting ... more
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Brook Lopez of the Brooklyn Nets shakes hands with NBA legend Bill Russell before competing in the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Brook Lopez of the Brooklyn Nets shakes hands with NBA legend Bill Russell before competing in the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson, right, sits with Keysia Cole and Rockets mascot Clutch as they watch the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition. Gibson is from Houston, where he played at Jones High School before the University of Texas. less
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson, right, sits with Keysia Cole and Rockets mascot Clutch as they watch the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition. Gibson is from Houston, where he played at Jones High ... more
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Shaquille O'Neal kisses Alicia Keys son Egypt.
Shaquille O'Neal kisses Alicia Keys son Egypt.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
James Harden of the Houston Rockets, right, laughs with Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder as they watch the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
James Harden of the Houston Rockets, right, laughs with Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder as they watch the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Ellie Goulding performs before NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Ellie Goulding performs before NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Sean Combs laughs with Queen Latifah as they watch the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Sean Combs laughs with Queen Latifah as they watch the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
James Harden of the Houston Rockets takes the court on All-Star Saturday Night.
James Harden of the Houston Rockets takes the court on All-Star Saturday Night.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Swin Cash of the Chicago Sky and Dominique Wilkins celebrate with their trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Swin Cash of the Chicago Sky and Dominique Wilkins celebrate with their trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Sam Cassell greets Hakeem Olajuwon before competing in the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Sam Cassell greets Hakeem Olajuwon before competing in the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
James Harden of the Houston Rockets takes a shot during the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
James Harden of the Houston Rockets takes a shot during the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Swin Cash of the Chicago Sky and Dominique Wilkins celebrate after winning the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Swin Cash of the Chicago Sky and Dominique Wilkins celebrate after winning the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Musician Ne-Yo watches from the front row at Toyota Center.
Musician Ne-Yo watches from the front row at Toyota Center.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
James Harden of the Houston Rockets shakes hands with US service members during a presentation of Tiffany rings to the gold medal winning 2012 US Olympic Team.
James Harden of the Houston Rockets shakes hands with US service members during a presentation of Tiffany rings to the gold medal winning 2012 US Olympic Team.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Actor and comedian Chris Tucker shakes hands with Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs before the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Actor and comedian Chris Tucker shakes hands with Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs before the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets greets master of ceremonies Nick Cannon before competing in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets greets master of ceremonies Nick Cannon before competing in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Tony Parker passes during the Skills Challenge.
Tony Parker passes during the Skills Challenge.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News
Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Queen Latifah watches the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition with Spike Lee.
Queen Latifah watches the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition with Spike Lee.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets goes for a layup as he competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets goes for a layup as he competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets competes in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers shows off the trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers shows off the trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
LeBron James of the Miami Heat sits courtside at the Toyota Center on All-Star Saturday Night.
LeBron James of the Miami Heat sits courtside at the Toyota Center on All-Star Saturday Night.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Phillip Phillips performs at the Toyota Center on All-Star Saturday Night.
Phillip Phillips performs at the Toyota Center on All-Star Saturday Night.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs shoots during the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs shoots during the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News
Alicia Keys sits with Spike Lee in the front row.
Alicia Keys sits with Spike Lee in the front row.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Hornets shows of his Western Conference colors as he and Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs prepare to compete in the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Hornets shows of his Western Conference colors as he and Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs prepare to compete in the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds up the trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds up the trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers hoists the trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers hoists the trophy after winning the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Fall Out Boy performs during NBA Saturday Night.
Fall Out Boy performs during NBA Saturday Night.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Sean Combs walks through a group of team mascots before the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Sean Combs walks through a group of team mascots before the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Houston Rockets legends Rudy Tomjanovich, Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler are introduced as judges of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Houston Rockets legends Rudy Tomjanovich, Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler are introduced as judges of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News
Eric Bledsoe of the Los Angeles Clippers competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Eric Bledsoe of the Los Angeles Clippers competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz dunks over former Jazz player Mark Eaton.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
James White of the New York Knicks competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
James White of the New York Knicks competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
James White of the New York Knicks looks up a the video replay during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
James White of the New York Knicks looks up a the video replay during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers tries to complete a double dunk move as he competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers tries to complete a double dunk move as he competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Rudy Tomjanovich, Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler judge the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. The five Houston Rockets legends scored dunks in the first round of the event.
Rudy Tomjanovich, Dikembe Mutombo, Yao Ming, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler judge the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. The five Houston Rockets legends scored dunks in the first round of the event.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz reacts after making a dunk in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz reacts after making a dunk in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz signs an image of himself after completing a dunk as he competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz signs an image of himself after completing a dunk as he competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz unveils a piece of artwork after dunking during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz unveils a piece of artwork after dunking during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest with his family.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest with his family.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors wears a Vincer Carter jersey as he competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors wears a Vincer Carter jersey as he competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors competes in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Miami Heat All-Stars Dwayne Wade and LeBron James cheer on Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers as he competes in NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Miami Heat All-Stars Dwayne Wade and LeBron James cheer on Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers as he competes in NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest.
Photo: Billy Smith II, Houston Chronicle
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors laughs with Nick Cannon after winning the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors laughs with Nick Cannon after winning the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle