Going Retro: Jason’s Ten All-Star Appearances

Grant Hill drives to the basket against Jason during the 1996 NBA All-Star game. Jason finished with seven points, six rebounds and 10 assists in a 129-118 loss to the Eastern Conference.

Jason and childhood friend—and All-Star teammate—Gary Payton prior to the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. Jason finished with nine assists, second only to Gary, who had 13.

Jason drives against Allen Iverson in 2000. Playing in his home town, Jason scored 11 points, dished out 14 dimes and picked up five boards in his first All-Star win, a 137-126 victory for the West.

Jason goes hard to the hole against the East’s Dikimbe Mutombo. Though the West lost, 111-110, Jason had a game-high five steals.

After being traded to the New Jersey Nets, Jason started his first All-Star Game playing for the East. It would be the West who emerged on top, however, winning 135-120.

One of the joys of switching conferences was getting an opportunity to face off in the All-Star Game against former teammates. Case in point: Jason, pictured defending the late Kobe Bryant. The West won in double overtime, 155-145.

Jason (10) combined with Allen Iverson (14) for 24 assists for the Eastern Conference, but the West still came out ahead, 136-132.

While Jason made the 2007 All-Star Game, he withdrew due to injury, replaced by Joe Johnson. Nonetheless, he still found time to socialize with friends (seen here with Steve Nash, Yao Ming and Carlos Boozer).

Jason takes the ball to the basket against the David West. His team-high 10 assists powered the East to a 134-128 victory over the Western Conference.

In his final All-Star game, Jason was able to appear with his Dallas Mavericks teammate, Dirk Nowitzki. Again, the game was close, but the West lost, 141-139.