Fans vote for their favorite players.
Last year Chris Webber received the most votes in the Western conference, and Vince Carter led the Eastern conference. The coach, who has the best record in that conference at the time of the game, coaches the All-Star game. Activities include the Rookie Challenge game, which pits a team of first year players against second year players. The Long Distance Shootout Challenge features the best three point shooters in the game. The Slam Dunk Competition highlights players who create fantastic shots, using stellar execution and high-wire moves.