The 1987 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 25th All-Star Game organised by CBA since its inception in 1949. It was held at the 6,000-seat La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin on February 2, 1987, in front of a sell-out crowd. The hosts La Crosse Catbirds were defeated by the CBA All-Stars 102–105.
Eddie Johnson was named the MVP.
The All-Star Game coincided with CBA's best season ever in attendances (up to then) with Catbirds averaging almost 4,700 fans in the 1986–87 season.1986-87 La Crosse Catbirds Roster - statscrew.com 1986-87 La Crosse Catbirds Statistics - statscrew.com The game was the first to be televised live by ESPN.
The 1987 CBA All-Star Game
There were no slam-dunk or shoot events.
The Game Catbirds did not have center Cozell McQueen at their disposal as he had moved to France in January 1987. Eddie Johnson of the CBA All-Stars was the top scorer of the match with 22 pts.
All-Star teams Rosters
+La Crosse Catbirds Pos. Player Previous Appearances Team F Claude Gregory 1985 G Carlos Clark C John Campbell F Anthony Frederick G Myron Jackson G Anthony Watson G Vince Hamilton F Vada Martin Vada Martin - sports-reference.com C Brian Christensen Head coach:
+CBA All-Stars Pos. Player Team Previous appearances Team F Don Collins Tampa Bay Thrillers G Eddie Johnson Tampa Bay Thrillers G Ron Rowan Topeka Sizzlers 1987 F Joe Binion Topeka Sizzlers G Bryan Warrick Rockford Lightning C Jim Lampley Rockford Lightning G Kenny Natt Albany Patroons G Derrick Rowland Albany Patroons C Rick Lamb Rick Lamb - basketballmuseumofillinois.com Pensacola Tornados 1985 F Peter Verhoeven Charleston Gunners Head coach:
Result Team 1ScoreTeam 2CBA All-Stars 105 - 102 La Crosse Catbirds
Awards MVPTopscorer Eddie Johnson Eddie Johnson
See also 1985 CBA All-Star Game Continental Basketball Association
References
Sources HISTORY OF THE CBA ALL STAR GAME Inaugural Game Had Stormy Start