Six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP, five-time league MVP and 10-time 1st Team All-NBAer Michael Jordan is also an All-Star game legend after being named an NBA All-Star 14 times in his career, the fourth-most of any player.
In the 13 All-Star Games Jordan participated in (he sat out in 1986 due to injury), the North Carolina legend averaged 20.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists, winning All-Star Game MVP three times along the way.
He’s also at the center of perhaps the biggest controversy in All-Star Game history, as Jordan has stated he believes Isiah Thomas froze him out in the 1985 All-Star Game and refused to pass him the ball in the contest, which Thomas has since vehemently denied.
Stop lying this story is not factual or accurate, tell the truth man. Dr.J, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Sidney Moncrief and I did not freeze you out. If memory serves me correct I was injured most of the second half and Bird had a broken nose. Magic and Sampson dominated the game. https://t.co/B000xZ2VGO
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) July 7, 2022
Regardless of the ugly pettiness between the two all-time NBA stars, Jordan became synonymous with the All-Star Game in his career.
Below, check out our picture gallery of Michael Jordan at the All-Star Game through the years.
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Chicago Bulls guard (23) Michael Jordan during the 1990 NBA All-Star Game at the Miami Arena.
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Chicago Bulls guard (23) Michael Jordan during the 1990 NBA All-Star Game at the Miami Arena.
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Chicago Bulls guard (23) Michael Jordan during the 1990 NBA All-Star Game at the Miami Arena.
Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, playing for
SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, playing for the East All-Stars, slams…
SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, playing for the East All-Stars, slams the basketball 11 February during the NBA All-Star game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Jordan won the MVP award with twenty points as the East beat the West 129-118. AFP PHOTO Paul BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images)
Former NBA star Magic Johnson watches a basketball
SAN ANTONIO – FEBRUARY 11: Michael Jordan #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars poses with the…
SAN ANTONIO – FEBRUARY 11: Michael Jordan #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars poses with the 1996 NBA All-Star MVP Trophy after the Eastern Conference All-Stars defeated the Western Conference All-Stars in the 1996 NBA All-Star game on February 11, 1996 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 129-118. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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8 Feb 1997: A close-up shows the number 23 on the back of the shoes worn…
8 Feb 1997: A close-up shows the number 23 on the back of the shoes worn by Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls as he stands on court during practice for the All-Star Game at the Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
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8 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls gets interviewed during practice for the…
8 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls gets interviewed during practice for the NBA All-Star game. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
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8 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls talks with Lisa Leslie before the…
8 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls talks with Lisa Leslie before the NBA All-Star game. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, is surrounde
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 8: Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, is surrounded by the media…
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 8: Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, is surrounded by the media 08 February before the Eastern Conference practice for the NBA All-Star Game at the Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The NBA All-Star game will be held 09 February at the Gund Arena, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP via Getty Images)
Earvin “Magic” Johnson (L) and Michael Jordan (R),
CLEVELAND, : Earvin “Magic” Johnson (L) and Michael Jordan (R), two of the National Basketball Association’s…
CLEVELAND, : Earvin “Magic” Johnson (L) and Michael Jordan (R), two of the National Basketball Association’s 50 greatest players, pose behind a former Boston Celtics player for a group picture 08 February at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, OH, the site of the NBA All-Star game. These 50 players were chosen to celebrate the 50 years of the National Basketball Association league. (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
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9 Feb 1997: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls stands on the court during the…
9 Feb 1997: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls stands on the court during the NBA All-Star Game at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.The East defeated the West 132-120 .
1997 All-Star Game
9 Feb 1997: Michael Jordan #23 of the East dunks the ball during the NBA All-Stars…
9 Feb 1997: Michael Jordan #23 of the East dunks the ball during the NBA All-Stars Game against the West at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The East defeated the West 132-120. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
Michael Jordan
9 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the NBA All-Star…
9 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the NBA All-Star game. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
Michael Jordan
9 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball during the NBA…
9 Feb 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball during the NBA All-Star game. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
NBA: All Star Game-City Views
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan (L) and Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (R)…
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan (L) and Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (R) chase a loose ball in the first quarter of the 1998 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden in New York City 08 February. AFP PHOTO/Henny Ray ABRAMS (Photo credit should read HENNY RAY ABRAMS/AFP via Getty Images)
1998 All-Star Game
Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan holds up the Most Valuable Player trophy which he earned in leading…
Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan holds up the Most Valuable Player trophy which he earned in leading the Eastern Conference to victory in the NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden 08 February. Jordan won his third MVP award by scoring 23 points as the Eastern Conference All-Stars beat the Western Conference 135-114. AFP PHOTO Tim CLARY (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
2000 All-Star Game
OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 13: Basketball greats Michael Jordan (L) and Bill Russell (R) greet each…
OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 13: Basketball greats Michael Jordan (L) and Bill Russell (R) greet each other prior to the announcement that Washington, DC, home of the Wizards, will host the 2001 All-Star Game, in Oakland, California, 13 February, 2000. Jordan is president of the Wizards’ basketball operations and paart owner. (Photo credit should read ANDY KUNO/AFP via Getty Images)
2002 All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES: Boston Celtics forward Antoine Walker (L) and Washington Wizards guard/forward Michael Jordan (C)…
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES: Boston Celtics forward Antoine Walker (L) and Washington Wizards guard/forward Michael Jordan (C) watch as NBA All Star Eastern Conference Assistance Coach Mike O’Koren of the New Jersey Nets (R) explains a play during a practice session 09 February 2002 for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game 10 February 2002 in Philadelphia. AFP PHOTO/Paul J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images)
2002 All-Star Game
10 Feb 2002: Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards and the Eastern Conference team looks…
10 Feb 2002: Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards and the Eastern Conference team looks to pass the ball while defended by Steve Francis #3 of the Houston Rockets and the Western Conference team during the NBA All-Star game at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Digital Image Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images
2003 All-Star Game
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 9: Singer Mariah Carey welcomes Michael Jordan to the stage at the…
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 9: Singer Mariah Carey welcomes Michael Jordan to the stage at the half-time celebration during the 2003 NBA All-Star game at the Phillips Arena February 9, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
2003 All-Star Game
US singer Mariah Carey sings a tribute to NBA All-Star Michael Jordan 09 February, 2003 during…
US singer Mariah Carey sings a tribute to NBA All-Star Michael Jordan 09 February, 2003 during the NBA All-Star game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Jordan started in place of Vince Carter who was voted onto the team, but elected to give Jordan his starting spot. AFP PHOTO/Steve SCHAEFER (Photo credit should read STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images)
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NBA All-Star Michael Jordan (R) of the Washington Wizards dribbles around Kobe Bryant (L) of the…
NBA All-Star Michael Jordan (R) of the Washington Wizards dribbles around Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers 09 February, 2003 during the NBA All-Star game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Jordan started in place of Vince Carter who was voted onto the team, but elected to give Jordan his starting spot. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo by JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
ATLANTA – FEBRUARY 9: Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars reaches for…
ATLANTA – FEBRUARY 9: Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars reaches for the ball during the 2003 NBA All-Star Game on February 9, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The West won in double overtime 155-145. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
NBA All-Star Michael Jordan (L) of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket past Steve Nash…
NBA All-Star Michael Jordan (L) of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket past Steve Nash of the Dallas Mavericks 09 February, 2003 during the NBA All-Star game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Jordan started in place of Vince Carter who was voted onto the team, but elected to give Jordan his starting spot. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo by JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 9: Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars puts…
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 9: Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars puts a shot up over Shawn Marion (of the Phoenix Suns) #31of the Western Conference All-Stars to take the game into overtime during the 2003 NBA All-Star Game on February 9, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2016 All-Star Game
Chairman, Charlotte Hornets Michael Jordan (R) holds a jersey as Chairman of the board, MLSE Larry…
Chairman, Charlotte Hornets Michael Jordan (R) holds a jersey as Chairman of the board, MLSE Larry Tanenbaum (L) looks on during a stoppage in play in the second half during the NBA All Star Game between the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference at Air Canada Centre.
2018 All-Star Game
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan with Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Los Angeles Clippers…
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan with Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during the 2018 NBA All Star Game at Staples Center.
2019 All-Star Game
NBA great Michael Jordan is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during…
NBA great Michael Jordan is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Michael Jordan at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
NBA greats Michael Jordan (left) and Dennis Rodman (right) are honored for being selected to the…
NBA greats Michael Jordan (left) and Dennis Rodman (right) are honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Michael Jordan at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Michael Jordan with Patrick Ewing at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage…
Michael Jordan with Patrick Ewing at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Dennis Rodman (left) and Michael Jordan (right) at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at…
Dennis Rodman (left) and Michael Jordan (right) at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Recording artist Mary J. Blige greets Michael Jordan at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game…
Recording artist Mary J. Blige greets Michael Jordan at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at…
Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at…
Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
NBA great Michael Jordan is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during…
NBA great Michael Jordan is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron
NBA great Michael Jordan is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during…
NBA great Michael Jordan is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan interact after introduced as part of…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan interact after introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, Bob McAdoo and James Worthy pose for…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, Bob McAdoo and James Worthy pose for pictures after the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan and Giannis Antetokounmpo shake hands after the introduction of…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan and Giannis Antetokounmpo shake hands after the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Bob McAdoo pose for…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Bob McAdoo pose for pictures after the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Bob McAdoo pose for…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Bob McAdoo pose for pictures after the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
2022 NBA All-Star Game
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan reacts during the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Michael Jordan reacts during the introduction of the NBA 75th Anniversary team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
