What’s it like to be at All-Star for the first time?

by Ryne Nelson
I’m finally back in my Brooklyn apartment after my first All-Star
Weekend. I’ve done a few things like take off my shoes, watch the end
of The Reader (I mean the very, tail end…still can’t believe
I got there…with my sanity), change into some comfortable slippers. And
here I am.
Here to reflect on the tidal wave that just hit me.
You haven’t formally heard from me this weekend, and I’m somewhat
sorry about that. Only somewhat, though. Before I explain, let me get
to what’s most important. I want to say thank you to everyone who came
to SLAMonline to participate in this wonderful community of
readers and commenters to talk about one of basketball’s best weekends.
It’s a time to celebrate the game, and I can’t tell you how honored we
are to have each and every one of you here to share that love for the
game. Thanks to the people who dropped at least one of the 752 (at this
very moment) comments in The Links
during and after yesterday’s All-Star Game. Thanks to those who read
the live blog and the comments. Thanks to all who take a moment in
their day for this game—whether it’s playing basketball, arguing about
basketball, writing about basketball, or simply just skimming through
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