The ACB contests are the 3-point shootout and

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contests held by the

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, the top-tier level

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club

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league in the country of Spain.

History

From

1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. ** Spain and Portugal en ...

through

2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...

, these contests were celebrated during the

ACB League The Liga ACB, known as Liga Endesa for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional basketball division of the Spanish basketball league system. Administered by the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB), Liga ACB is contested by 18 teams, w ...

's weekend festival, which was called ''Showtime ACB'', and which included the Liga ACB Stars Match (Spanish All-Star Game). From

1992 1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General. * January 6 ** The Republ ...

1994 The year 1994 was designated as the " International Year of the Family" and the "International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal" by the United Nations. In the Line Islands and Phoenix Islands of Kiribati, 1994 had only 364 days, omitti ...

, this weekend was organized by

ULEB Union of European Leagues of Basketball (ULEB; ) is a sports organization within basketball created for growth of professional basketball in Europe.ULEB All-Star Game The ULEB All-Star Game was the all-star basketball exhibition game, which took part annually from 1992 until 1994 representing players from the Spanish and the Italian Leagues and also the French in its last edition. The All-Star Games only featur ...

. In 1992 and

1993 The United Nations General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its ...

, it was contested between the Spanish ACB League's all-stars and the Italian League's all-stars. While the French League's all-stars also joined in the contest in the 1994. After the 2003, the ACB decided not to organize the All-Star Game anymore. Since

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...

, the Liga ACB's slam dunk and 3 point shootout contests are played during the Spanish Supercup, with the exception of

2011 The year marked the start of a Arab Spring, series of protests and revolutions throughout the Arab world advocating for democracy, reform, and economic recovery, later leading to the depositions of world leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen ...

, when they weren't organized, and

2012 2012 was designated as: *International Year of Cooperatives *International Year of Sustainable Energy for All Events January *January 4 – The Cicada 3301 internet hunt begins. * January 12 – Peaceful protests begin in the R ...

, when it was celebrated during the presentation of the league, in the headquarters of

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, the league's main sponsor.

Liga ACB Stars Match

The

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, which was called the Stars Match, was first held in

, and was last held in

Three-Point Shootout

The

's three-point shootout began in

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. It has the same format as the NBA's three-point shootout. For the

2009 2009 was designated as the International Year of Astronomy by the United Nations to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's first known astronomical studies with a telescope and the publication of Astronomia Nova by Joha ...

and

editions, there was the possibility of a ''magic three-pointer'' from 8-meters distance (26 feet 3 inches), which was worth four points. In some editions, a female player from the Spanish Women's League was invited. For the

2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ...

and

2014 The year 2014 was marked by the surge of the Western African Ebola epidemic, West African Ebola epidemic, which began in 2013, becoming the List of Ebola outbreaks, most widespread outbreak of the Ebola, Ebola virus in human history, resul ...

contests, three-point shooting record-man Josh Ruggles, was invited.

Slam Dunk Contest

The

's Slam Dunk Contest was first held in

, and was last held in

ULEB All-Star Game score sheets (1992–1994)

1st

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1992–93

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, November 14, 1992: Liga ACB All-Stars - Lega Basket All-Stars 136–123
Liga ACB All-Stars FIAT (Coaches: Miguel Ángel Martín Fernández,

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): Joe Arlauckas, Tim Burroughs,

Darryl Middleton Darryl Bryan Middleton (born July 21, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for Girona of the Liga ACB. Standing at , he played at the power forward position. He holds the record for being the oldes ...

Velimir Perasović Velimir Perasović (; born 9 February 1965) is a Croatian professional basketball coach and former player. He is serving as the head coach for the Russian team BC UNICS, UNICS Kazan of the VTB United League. Early life Perasović was born in Stob ...

, Harold Pressley,

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, Reggie Slater, Chandler Thompson, Andre Turner, Rickie Winslow.
Lega Basket All-Stars POLTI (Coaches: Alberto Bucci,

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): Greg "Cadillac" Anderson, Sasha Danilović,

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, Darren Daye, Sasha Đjorđjević, A.J. English, Pace Mannion,

Oscar Schmidt Oscar Daniel Bezerra Schmidt (born February 16, 1958), nicknamed ''Mão Santa'' (Holy Hand), is a Brazilian retired professional basketball player. Schmidt primarily played the power forward and small forward position, was 2.06 m (6 ft 9 i ...

, Dino Rađja, Terry Teagle, Sasha Volkov, Haywoode Workman. ---- 2nd

1993–94
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, November 13, 1993: Lega Basket All-Stars - Liga ACB All-Stars 135–131
Liga ACB All-Stars (Coaches:

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, José Alberto Pesquera): Michael Anderson, Joe Arlauckas, Roy Fisher, Dan Godfread, Dennis Hopson, Tony Massenburg,

, Ivo Nakić,

, Fred Roberts, Andy Toolson, Andre Turner.
Lega Basket All-Stars POLTI (Coaches: Alberto Bucci, Fabrizio Frates): Joe Binion,

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, Sasha Danilović, Sasha Đjorđjević, Winston Garland,

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, Dan Gay, Shelton Jones,

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, George McCloud,

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. ---- 3rd

1994–95
Pavelló Municipal Font de Sant Lluís,

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, November 14, 1994: Lega Basket All-Stars - LNB All-Stars 58–54
Pavelló Municipal Font de Sant Lluís,

, November 14, 1994: Liga ACB All-Stars - LNB All-Stars 59–43
Pavelló Municipal Font de Sant Lluís,

, November 14, 1994: Lega Basket All-Stars - Liga ACB All-Stars 53–48
Lega Basket All-Stars (Coaches: Alberto Bucci,

): Wendell Alexis, Joe Binion,

, Dallas Comegys, Emanual Davis, Sasha Đjorđjević, Dan Gay, Gerald Glass, Billy McCaffrey,

Petar Naumoski Petar "Pece" Naumoski (; born 27 August 1968) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. At a height of 1.95 m (6'4 ") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.). He played mainly at the point guard position during his career, b ...

, Jeff Sanders,

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.
Liga ACB All-Stars (Coaches: Aíto García Reneses, Manu Moreno): Darrell Armstrong, Michael Curry, Roy Fisher, Dan Godfread, Kenny Green,

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, Corny Thompson, Andy Toolson, Andre Turner.
LNB All-Stars (Coaches:

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, Jacques Monclar): Ron Anderson, Winston Crite, Ron Curry, Tim Kempton, Conrad McRae, David Rivers,

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, Rickie Winslow, Michael Young.

Scoresheets (1995-2003)

*1st All-Star Game 1985–86: DATE: 1985
VENUE:

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SCORE: Winston (Odd) 103 – Lee (Even) 97 Winston (Manuel Comas): Joan Creus, Singleton, Robinson, Epi, David Russell, Knego, Velasco, Montes, Brian Jackson, Costa, Collins, Davis, Andres Jimenez, Mike Phillips Lee (Aíto García Reneses): Orlando Phillips, Jordi Villacampa,

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, Willie Jones, Chuck Aleksinas, Rafael Jofresa, Pou, John Pinone, Caldwell, Llorente ---- *9th All-Star Game 1995–96: DATE: 12 November 1995
VENUE: Pavello Girona-Fontajau,

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SCORE: Spanish Combination 91 – Foreign Combination 96 Extranos ( Javier Imbroda and Joaquín Costa): Keith Jennings, Michael Anderson, Sergei Babkov, John Morton, Martin, Joe Arlauckas, Mike Ansley, Zoran Savic, Deon Thomas, Brad Sellers,

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, Chandler Thomspon. Espana Nacional (

): Alberto Herreros, Alfonso Reyes, Antonio Morales, Fran Murcia, Roger Estreller, Alberto Angulo, Nacho Rodriguez.
*Manuel Bosch and Xavi Fernandez were injured. ---- *10th All-Star Game 1996–97: DATE: 24 November 1996
VENUE:, Caceres
SCORE: Spanish Combination 87 – Foreign Combination 80 Espana Nacional (

): Rafael Jofresa, Juan Antonio Orenga, Alberto Angulo, Jose Paraiso, Alfonso Reyes, Lucio Angulo, Nacho Rodriguez, Alberto Herreros, Roberto Duenas, Mike Smith, Xavi Fernandez, Ricardo Guillén Extranos:

, Arturas Karnisovas, Frankie King, Rod Sellers, Mike Ansley, Chandler Thompson, Aaron Awinson, John Morton,

. *Fetisov did not play as they were prepared with national teams. ---- *11th All-Star Game 1997–98: DATE: 24 November 1997
VENUE: Pavello Girona-Fontajau,

SCORE: Spanish Combination 94 – Foreign Combination 99 Espana (

): Alberto Herreros, Roger Esteller, Carlos Jimenez, Azofra, Nacho Rodriguez, Alberto Angulo, Jose Paraiso, Nacho Romero, Juan Antonio Orenga, Nacho Rodilla, Junyent, Ignacio De Miguel Extranjero Combinado: Andre Turner, Chandler Thompson,

, Aaron Swinson,

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, Whisby, Harstad, Payne, Derrick Alston, Scott, Washington. ---- *12th All-Star Game 1998–99: DATE: 1998
VENUE: Pavello Nou Congost,

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SCORE: Spanish Combination 96– Foreign Combination 99 Espana : Alberto Herreros, Alberto Angulo, Alfonso Reyes, Nacho Rodriguez, Roberto Duenas, Jose Paraiso, Nacho Romero, Ivan Corrales Extranjero Combinado: Andre Turner, Chandler Thompson,

, Aaron Swinson, Velimir Perasovic, Richard Scott *13th All-Star Game 1999–00: DATE: 14 November 1999
VENUE: Pavello Nou Congost,

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SCORE: Spanish Combination 79 – Foreign Combination 88 Espana (

): Alberto Herreros 24, Alberto Angulo 5, Alfonso Reyes 6, Nacho Rodriguez 4, Roberto Duenas, Jose Paraiso, Nacho Romero, Ivan Corrales,

Jorge Garbajosa Jorge Garbajosa Chaparro (born 19 December 1977) is a Spanish former professional basketball player, the outgoing president of the Spanish Basketball Federation, and the current President of FIBA Europe. Standing at 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in ...

, Carlos Jimenez, Juan Carlos Navarro, Raúl López Extranjero Combinado: Andre Turner, Aleksandar Djordjevic, Milan Gurovic, Velimir Perasovic,

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, Mills,

Nate Higgs Nathan Lee "Nate" Higgs (born October 21, 1970) is an American/Spanish basketball player and coach. Personal information Higgs is 6'7" tall. Graduated from Tarboro High School in Tarboro, N.C. College Higgs played for the Elizabeth City State U ...

, Anthony Goldwire, Danya Abrams, Jorge Racca. ---- *14th All-Star Game 2000-01: DATE: 27 January 2001
VENUE: Palacio Martin Carpena, Malaga
SCORE: Spanish Combination 78 – Foreign Combination 91 Espana Rodilla 10, Juan Carlos Navarro 6, Carlos Jimenez 6, Alfonso Reyes 21, Salvador Guardia 7; Rodriguez 1, Raul Lopez 10, De la Fuente, Paco Vazquez 8, Iturbe 6,

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3, German Gabriel Extranjero Combinado: Aleksandar Djordjevic 7, Perasovic 5, Karnisovas 12, Struelens 6, Derrick Alston 10;

11, Bramlett, Richard Scott 2, Stombergas 13, Mrsic 7, Sarunas Jasikevicius 15, Mustafa Sonko, David Wood 2. ---- *15th All-Star Game 2001-02: DATE: 28 December 2002
VENUE: Pabellon Pisuerga,

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SCORE: North Team 105 – South Team 112 North Bennett 2, Navarro 22, Arturas Karnisovas 8,

26, Okulaja 10; Keefe 14, Davis 5, Victoriano 4, Marco 3, Alex Mumbru 11 South: Carlos Cabezas, Milan Gurovic 24, Velimir Perasovic, 16, Derrick Alston 16, Zan Tabak 11; Mustafa Sonko 22, Scott 8, Granger 12, Reyes, Dusan Vukcevic 3 ---- *16th All-Star Game 2002-03: DATE:
VENUE: Pabellon Pedro Ferrandez,

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SCORE: North Team 100 – South Team 103 North:

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15, Roe 15, Scott 14, Lewis 13,

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12,

Pablo Prigioni Pablo Prigioni (born 17 May 1977) is an Argentine-Italian former professional basketball player, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played the point guard position, and was a member of the senior Argentina ...

12,

8, Carlos Jimenez 8, Slanina 6, Victoriano South: Williams 15,

Luis Scola Luis Alberto Scola Balvoa (born 30 April 1980) is an Argentine former basketball player and the chief executive officer for the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) team Pallacanestro Varese. A three-time All-EuroLeague Team, All-EuroLeague selecti ...

14,

14, Sarunas Jasikevicius 14, Andres Nocioni 12, Davis 11, Novarro 8, Zan Tabak 6, Marco 4, Yebra 2 ----

Players with most all-star game appearances (1986-2003)

References

External links

Liga ACB official website

Liga ACB Historia del All Star
{{Liga ACB Contests Basketball all-star games