A video history of the Orlando Magic at All-Star Weekend

February 9-11, 2001: NBA All-Star Weekend, Washington, D.C.

It was a new era of Orlando Magic basketball as Tracy McGrady made his first start for the East All-Star team. There were probably some nerves, as he made just one of his four shots and scored two points. But McGrady had officially arrived. Grant Hill was there with him (also named a starter), but in street clothes. An all too familiar theme.

The game itself was a classic with Allen Iverson leading a frenzied comeback in the second half to give the East a one-point win in Washington, D.C.

This weekend also saw Pat Garrity represent the Magic yet again in the 3-point shootout. Garrity was a mainstay in the Magic lineup throughout this era of Magic basketball and a great shooter in his own right. Ray Allen was the contest winner.

It also saw Mike Miller, the eventual Rookie of the Year, representing the Magic in the newly christened Rookie-Sophomore Game. Miller became the Magic’s first rookie to compete in the exhibition since Hardaway in 1994 (thanks John Gabriel). Mike Miller scored 11 points in the Sophomores win.