CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Queen City hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 1991, but that was when the city didn't have enough bars and restaurants to host all of the fans.

Charlotte no stranger to NBA All-Star spotlight Viewed as not equipped for festivities in 1991, city has grown since first hosting All-Star weekend ...

Here’s how much fun it was when the 1991 NBA All-Star Game came to Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Editor’s note: This column originally published on Feb. 11, 1991.

Career: Multi-faceted offensive player won Rookie of the Year, signed the league’s biggest contract at the time, played in two All-Star games and starred in a series of popular “Grandmama ...

February 9, 1991: Celtics guard Dee Brown pumps up his Reebok pumps on his way to capturing the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk title at All-Star weekend ...

After retiring because of contracting the HIV virus in November 1991, Magic Johnson was voted a starter for the All-Star Game and then won MVP honors. 1992: Jordan Blazes Away From Long Range ...

The NBA Store Just Released a 1991 Michael Jordan All-Star Jersey and It's So, So Gorgeous I think I'm in love.