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30-year Orlandoversary: O’Neal becomes first Magic player to appear in All-Star Game

Over the years, the Orlando Magic have had their fair share of superstars. They hope they have found another in Paolo Banchero.

On this day 30 years ago, however, Shaquille O’Neal became the first player in franchise history to appear in the NBA All-Star Game. Although the Eastern Conference lost to the West in overtime in Salt Lake City, O’Neal had a strong showing in the 135-132 defeat.

In his first appearance in the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 21, 1993, O’Neal uncharacteristically shot better from the foul line than the field. O’Neal finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.