NBA AND SPRINT TIP OFF 2013 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING TODAY

-- Most Digitally Expansive Balloting Program in History Allows Fans to Vote on Facebook and Twitter for the First Time --

HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2012 – The National Association (NBA) and Sprint tipped off 2013 NBA All- Star Balloting today during a special event in , the Official Host City of NBA All-Star 2013. NBA All- Star Balloting presented by Sprint will begin today at 3:30 p.m. ET.

2013 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint gives fans around the world the opportunity to vote daily for their favorite players as starters for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game in Houston. For the first time ever, NBA fans can vote via social media networks, including Facebook and Twitter, and Sina Weibo and Tencent QQ in China.

Twitter voting will allow fans to tweet a vote for one player each day throughout the All-Star balloting period. The tweet must include a player’s first and last name, along with hash tag #NBABALLOT. Facebook voting will allow fans to fill out one full ballot (three frontcourt and two guards from each conference) per day, through a custom application on Facebook.

Fans can also access the ballot and vote through the NBA Game Time and NBA Game Time from Sprint applications, available on Android and iOS. NBA fans can fill out one full ballot (three frontcourt and two guards from each conference) per day, through the NBA Game Time and NBA Game Time from Sprint application, the most comprehensive app in the marketplace for NBA fans.

There are several other ways fans can cast their votes as part of this season’s all-digital program including: in 11 languages on NBA.com/ASB , through SMS voting by texting the player's last name to 6-9-6-2-2 ("MYNBA") or by visiting NBA.com/ASB on any wireless device. Fans can vote for 10 different players per day, per phone number, via SMS voting by sending 10 separate SMS messages, each one with a different player's last name. Message and data rates may apply.

After submitting their All-Star selections, fans will have the ability to share them with their friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter, and encourage others to cast their ballots.

Balloting will conclude on Jan. 14, and starters will be announced live on TNT on Jan. 17, during a special one- hour pregame show at 7 p.m. ET featuring Ernie Johnson, , Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. The special will air prior to TNT’s exclusive doubleheader featuring the Clippers at the (8 p.m. ET) and the at the (10:30 p.m. ET).

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The NBA All-Star ballot lists 120 players – 60 each from the Eastern and Western conferences – with 36 frontcourt and 24 guards from each conference comprising the list. Voters select three frontcourt and two guards from each conference. Previously, the ballot featured three positions with fans picking two guards, two forwards and a center.

The 120 players on the ballot were selected by a panel of media who regularly cover the NBA: Steve Aschburner (NBA.com), Jonathan Feigen (Houston Chronicle), Doug Smith ( Star/PBWA), and Kenny Smith (TNT).

The 62 nd NBA All-Star Game will be exclusively televised on TNT from on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. The All-Star Game, also broadcast live on ESPN Radio, will collectively reach fans in more than 220 countries and territories in more than 40 languages. NBA All-Star 2013 in Houston will bring together some of the most talented and passionate players in the league’s history for a global celebration of the game. TNT will televise the All-Star Game for an 11th consecutive year, marking Turner Sports' 29th year of All-Star coverage. State Farm NBA All-Star Saturday Night will feature the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot Locker Three- Contest, and Sprite Slam Dunk. Other events at NBA All-Star 2013 will include the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and NBA All-Star Jam Session. The 2013 game will mark the third NBA All-Star celebration in Houston. The city also hosted the event in 1989 and in 2006.

NBA contact: Kim Mandara, 212.407.8158 or [email protected].

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“NBA and Sprint Tip Off 2013 NBA All-Star Balloting Today” PAGE 3 The following is a complete listing of the players as they appear on the ballot:

2013 NBA ALL-STAR EASTERN CONFERENCE BALLOT

EAST GUARDS (24) EAST FRONTCOURT (36) Afflalo Arron, Orlando Anthony Carmelo, Allen Ray, Miami Bargnani Andrea, Toronto Calderon Jose, Toronto Battier Shane, Miami DeRozan DeMar, Toronto Boozer Carlos, Ellis Monta, Milwaukee Bosh Chris, Miami Felton Raymond, New York Bynum Andrew, George Paul, Indiana Casspi Omri, Henderson Gerald, Charlotte Chandler Tyson, New York Hill George, Indiana Dalembert Samuel, Milwaukee Hinrich Kirk, Chicago Davis Glen, Orlando Holiday Jrue, Philadelphia Deng Luol, Chicago Irving Kyrie, Cleveland Garnett Kevin, Boston Jennings Brandon, Milwaukee Gibson Taj, Chicago Johnson Joe, Granger Danny, Indiana Knight Brandon, Detroit Green Jeff, Boston Lowry Kyle, Toronto Harrington Al, Orlando Rondo Rajon, Boston Hawes Spencer, Philadelphia Stuckey Rodney, Detroit Hibbert Roy, Indiana Teague Jeff, Horford Al, Atlanta Terry Jason, Boston Humphries Kris, Brooklyn Wade Dwyane, Miami Ilyasova Ersan, Milwaukee Walker Kemba, Charlotte James LeBron, Miami Wall John, Washington Lopez Brook, Brooklyn Williams Deron, Brooklyn Monroe Greg, Detroit Mullens Byron, Charlotte Nene, Washington Noah Joakim, Chicago Okafor Emeka, Washington Pierce Paul, Boston Prince Tayshaun, Detroit Smith Josh, Atlanta Stoudemire Amar'e, New York Varejao Anderson, Cleveland Wallace Gerald, Brooklyn West David, Indiana Young Thaddeus, Philadelphia

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2013 NBA ALL-STAR WESTERN CONFERENCE BALLOT

WEST GUARDS (24) WEST FRONTCOURT (36) Allen Tony, Memphis Aldridge LaMarcus, Portland Billups Chauncey, LA Clippers Anderson Ryan, Bryant Kobe, LA Lakers Asik Omer, Houston Collison Darren, Batum Nicolas, Portland Conley Mike, Memphis Bogut Andrew, Golden State Curry Stephen, Golden State Cousins DeMarcus, Sacramento Dragic Goran, Phoenix Davis Anthony, New Orleans Evans Tyreke, Sacramento Duncan Tim, Ginobili Manu, San Antonio Durant Kevin, Oklahoma City Gordon Eric, New Orleans Faried Kenneth, Harden James, Houston Favors Derrick, Utah Lawson Ty, Denver Gallinari Danilo, Denver Lin Jeremy, Houston Gasol Marc, Memphis Martin Kevin, Oklahoma City Gasol Pau, LA Lakers Matthews, Wesley, Portland Gay Rudy, Memphis Mayo O.J., Dallas Gortat Marcin, Phoenix Miller Andre, Denver Griffin Blake, LA Clippers Nash Steve, LA Lakers Hill Grant, LA Clippers Parker Tony, San Antonio Howard Dwight, LA Lakers Paul Chris, LA Clippers Ibaka Serge, Oklahoma City Rubio Ricky, Minnesota Iguodala Andre, Denver Thompson Klay, Golden State Jefferson Al, Utah Thornton Marcus, Sacramento Kaman Chris, Dallas Westbrook Russell, Oklahoma City Kirilenko Andrei, Minnesota Lee David, Golden State Leonard Kawhi, San Antonio Love Kevin, Minnesota Marion Shawn, Dallas Millsap Paul, Utah Nowitzki Dirk, Dallas Parsons Chandler, Houston Pekovic Nikola, Minnesota Perkins Kendrick, Oklahoma City Randolph Zach, Memphis Scola Luis, Phoenix World Peace Metta, LA Lakers