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It Was Written: NBA All-Stars Before The Glory (PHOTOS)  was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. Mid major splash: Steph Curry, 2008.

Mid major splash: Steph Curry, 2008.

2. “Happy Valentine’s Day.” Chris Paul feeling romantic vs. Duke, 2005.

“Happy Valentine’s Day.” Chris Paul feeling romantic vs. Duke, 2005.

3. Chris Paul vs. Maryland Terrapins, 2004.

Chris Paul vs. Maryland Terrapins, 2004.

4. Pau Gasol training for the Athens Olympic Games in San Fernando, South Spain, 2004.

Pau Gasol training for the Athens Olympic Games in San Fernando, South Spain, 2004.

5. Pau Gasol congratulated by NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number three pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2001 NBA Draft.

Pau Gasol congratulated by NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number three pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2001 NBA Draft.

6. Kyle Lowry during a game against Rutgers University Scarlet Knights, 2005.

Kyle Lowry during a game against Rutgers University Scarlet Knights, 2005.

7. John Wall celebrates during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena, 2010.

John Wall celebrates during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena, 2010.

8. Safe to say the Celtics regret passing on this one: Kobe Bryant Pre-Draft workout, 1996.

Safe to say the Celtics regret passing on this one: Kobe Bryant Pre-Draft workout, 1996.

9. The Real 6God: GM Jerry West and Head Coach Del Harris introducing Kobe to the world, 1996.

The Real 6God: GM Jerry West and Head Coach Del Harris introducing Kobe to the world, 1996.

10. Kobe following The Big Aristotle, before the break-up, 1996.

Kobe following The Big Aristotle, before the break-up, 1996.

11. DeMarcus Cousins in a pleasant conversation with Kentucky Coach John Calipari, 2009.

DeMarcus Cousins in a pleasant conversation with Kentucky Coach John Calipari, 2009.

12. DeMarcus Cousins objects to a call during the 2009 Jordan Brand All-American Classic.

DeMarcus Cousins objects to a call during the 2009 Jordan Brand All-American Classic.

13. Jeff Teague yams against the Duke Blue Devils, 2008.

Jeff Teague yams against the Duke Blue Devils, 2008.

14. Skinny savage: Kevin Durant during his Montrose Christian High School days, 2005.

Skinny savage: Kevin Durant during his Montrose Christian High School days, 2005.

15. Cold-blooded KD demoralizes the Kansas Jayhawks and fans, 2007.

Cold-blooded KD demoralizes the Kansas Jayhawks and fans, 2007.

16. He’s been wet for a minute: Klay Thompson quiets the crowd at Kansas State, 2005.

He’s been wet for a minute: Klay Thompson quiets the crowd at Kansas State, 2005.

17. James Harden makes Arizona State relevant again, 2009.

James Harden makes Arizona State relevant again, 2009.

18. James Harden makes it hard to watch for Miami Heat fans, 2011. Four years later, 2015 MVP front runner.

James Harden makes it hard to watch for Miami Heat fans, 2011. Four years later, 2015 MVP front runner.

19. The goatee is everything: Marc Gasol during the World Basketball Championships in Japan, 2006.

The goatee is everything: Marc Gasol during the World Basketball Championships in Japan, 2006.

20. This shot probably went in? Russell Westbrook vs. USC Trojans, 2007.

This shot probably went in? Russell Westbrook vs. USC Trojans, 2007.

21. Russell Westbrook demoralizing Yale, 2007.

Russell Westbrook demoralizing Yale, 2007.

22. Future All-Stars Al Horford & Joakim Noah during another title run, 2005.

Future All-Stars Al Horford & Joakim Noah during another title run, 2005.

23. LaMarcus Aldridge celebrates en route to defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, 2006.

LaMarcus Aldridge celebrates en route to defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, 2006.

24. Greatest Power Forward in NBA history, 1995.

Greatest Power Forward in NBA history, 1995.

25. Chris Bosh with Georgia Tech, 2003.

Chris Bosh with Georgia Tech, 2003.

26. The Chosen One, LeBron James.

The Chosen One, LeBron James.

27. Bron Bron, best high school basketball player of all time.

Bron Bron, best high school basketball player of all time.

28. Carmelo Anthony during the 2002 McDonald’s boys High School All America Game at Madison Square Garden.

Carmelo Anthony during the 2002 McDonald’s boys High School All America Game at Madison Square Garden.

29. Greatness manifested: Melo celebrates his team’s win over the Oklahoma Sooners during the NCAA Tournament in 2003.

Greatness manifested: Melo celebrates his team’s win over the Oklahoma Sooners during the NCAA Tournament in 2003.

30. Young Dirk Nowitzki during a German League game in Wurzburg, Germany, 1998.

Young Dirk Nowitzki during a German League game in Wurzburg, Germany, 1998.

31. Goofy Dirk at his parents’ house in Wurzburg, Germany, 1996.

Goofy Dirk at his parents’ house in Wurzburg, Germany, 1996.

32. One German legend to another, Detlef Schrempf vs. Dirk, 1999.

One German legend to another, Detlef Schrempf vs. Dirk, 1999.

33. San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich being restrained by this year’s Eastern Conference All-Star team coach Mike Budenholzer after Pop received a technical foul, 2000.

San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich being restrained by this year’s Eastern Conference All-Star team coach Mike Budenholzer after Pop received a technical foul, 2000.

34. Western Conference All-Star team Coach Steve Kerr during his championship run with the Bulls, 1998.

Western Conference All-Star team Coach Steve Kerr during his championship run with the Bulls, 1998.

35. Dwyane Wade against University of Missouri during the NCAA Tournament, 2003.

Dwyane Wade against University of Missouri during the NCAA Tournament, 2003.

36. Flash drives past Kansas Jayhawks player during the semifinal of the NCAA Tournament, 2003.

Flash drives past Kansas Jayhawks player during the semifinal of the NCAA Tournament, 2003.

37. Kyrie Irving during the 2010 Jordan Brand classic.

Kyrie Irving during the 2010 Jordan Brand classic.

38. A sign of things to come, Kyrie Irving, 2010.

A sign of things to come, Kyrie Irving, 2010.

39. Anthony Davis in the 2011 Jordan Brand All-American Classic.

Anthony Davis in the 2011 Jordan Brand All-American Classic.

40. Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari motivating The Unibrow.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari motivating The Unibrow.