1988-89 CBA All-Star Game

1988-89 CBA All-Star Game

CBA All-Stars Rockford Lightning 97 103
Date	December 31, 1988
Venue	Rockford Metrocenter, Rockford
MVP	Dwayne McClain
Attendance	6,572

The 1988-89 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 27th All-Star Game organised by the league since its inception in 1949 and the 9th under the name of CBA. It was held at the Rockford Metrocenter in Rockford, Illinois on December 31, 1988, in front of 6,572 spectators. The hosts Rockford Lightning defeated the CBA All-Stars 103–97. ^{[1] [2]}

Dwayne McClain of Rockford Lightning was named the MVP.

The CBA All-Stars were selected by the league's twelve coaches, including at least one representative from each team, excluding the hosts, Rockford Lightning.

George Karl was elected to coach the CBA All-Stars

The 1988-89 CBA All-Star Game

The Rockford Metrocenter in 2024

Slun-dunk contest

Daren Queenan of Charleston Gunners was the winner.

The Game

Dwayne McClain of the Rockford Lightning was the top scorer of the match with 21pts for the CBA All-Stars. ^{[3] [4]}

All-Star Teams

Rosters

Rockford Lightning Pos. Player Previous Appearances Team G Dwayne McClain F Pace Mannion C Jim Lampley 1987 C David Wood F Derrick Lewis G Fred Cofield G Kenny Natt 1987 F Anthony Simms [5] F Darrell Gadsden G Curtis Green F Otis Jennings Head coach: Charley Rosen

CBA All-Stars Pos. Player Team Previous Appearances Starters G Todd Mitchell Rapid City Thrillers F Bobby Lee Hurt Wichita Falls Texans F Andre Turner La Crosse Catbirds G Carlton McKinney Topeka Sizzlers C John Stroeder Albany Patroons Reserves F Bill Jones Quad City Thunder F Vincent Askew Albany Patroons F Ron Spivey Tulsa Fast Breakers F Daren Queenan Charleston Gunners F Ron Rowan Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets 1987, 1988 G Bryan Warrick Rochester Renegade 1987 C Jerome Henderson Pensacola Tornados Alternates F Ken Johnson Albany Patroons Head coach: George Karl (Albany Patroons)

Result

Team 1	Score	Team 2
Rockford Lightning	103- 97	CBA All-Stars

Awards

MVP	Topscorer	Slam-Dunk champion
Dwayne McClain	Dwayne McClain	Jamie Waller

See also

• 1988 CBA All-Star Game
• Continental Basketball Association

References

1. "Pro Basketball". upi.com. December 27, 1988.
2. "Sports Digest". upi.com. December 26, 1988.
3. 1987-88 1988-89 Rockford Lightning Roster - statscrew.com
4. 1988-89 Rockford Lightning Statistics - statscrew.com
5. [https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/187837/simms-anthony Anthony Simms - proballers.com]

Sources

• HISTORY OF THE CBA ALL STAR GAME