The last time NBA All-Star weekend was in Chicago, a classic was born

The NBA has unusual habits when it comes to awarding its annual All-Star weekend. Including this season, Los Angeles and New Orleans will have each hosted three All-Star weekends in the past 13 years alone (New Orleans was awarded last year's event after Charlotte was stripped). Houston has also hosted two since 2006.

To be fair, warm weather in February plays a role in the selection process - as anyone who was at the deep-freeze 2015 weekend in New York or the following year in Toronto can attest.

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Cold fronts aside, it's still odd that the nation's third-largest city - and a cradle of basketball - would go 32 years between hosting NBA All-Star Games. Yet, that'll be the case in Chicago in 2020. The United Center will have a lot to live up to, however, because the last time the Windy City hosted in 1988, Chicago Stadium was witness to history.

Larry Bird wins his final 3-point shootout

Legend has it Bird walked through the locker room prior to the 3-point contest, sized up his competition, and asked: "Who's playing for second?"

One of the greatest dunk contests of all time

Michael Jordan is most remembered for his high-flying theatrics, but the dunk contest also featured an unbelievable performance by Dominique Wilkins.

Jordan's perfect-50 capper also created one of the most iconic photographs in sports history.

The All-Star Game itself

The East beat the West 138-133, with hometown hero Jordan leading the way with 40 points and the MVP award.