Jordan Brand Classic is a visual feast

By Mitch Stephens Apr 13, 2013, 9:00pm

If watching the athletic prowess of future basketball mega stars like Jabari Parker, Julius Randle and Andrew Wiggins wasn't appealing enough, throw in New York athletic superstars Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire and CC Sabathia along with mega musical artist Drake and Saturday's 12th annual Jordan Brand Classic at the Barclays Center was truly a visual feast.

The breathtaking view of Barclays Center from the outside set the tone for the fantastic views on the inside.
The breathtaking view of Barclays Center from the outside set the tone for the fantastic views on the inside.
Photo by Danny Wild
The final score was West over the East 102-98 in the 12th annual Jordan Brand Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday night.

Most of the top recruits, delivered. For the winning West, Nigel Williams-Goss had 17 points, Jabari Parker 16, Matt Jones 14 and Kasey Hill 12 points and seven assists.

For the East, Andrew Wiggins and Julius Randle had 19 each and Chris Walker and Tyler Ennis 14 apiece.

Both teams scored 60 points in the second half. The West shot just over 50 percent. The East held a 52-40 edge on rebounding but also turned the ball over a staggering 28 times, which probably proved the difference.

Those were all numbers.



The part that was truly staggering were the visuals. The multi-talented players on the court combined with the entertainers and professional athletes appreciating in the stands made for plenty of camera clicking.

Thanks to the tremendous efforts of photographer Danny Wild, here are 15 of those indelible images.
There was plenty of high-flying action on the inside of Barclays Center to not only watch once but multiple times via the massive replay screen.
There was plenty of high-flying action on the inside of Barclays Center to not only watch once but multiple times via the massive replay screen.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Duke bound Jabari Parker (left) and uncommitted Andrew Wiggins are projected by many to go one and two in the 2014 NBA draft. Wiggins had 19 points for the East and Parker 16 for the West on Saturday.
Duke bound Jabari Parker (left) and uncommitted Andrew Wiggins are projected by many to go one and two in the 2014 NBA draft. Wiggins had 19 points for the East and Parker 16 for the West on Saturday.
Photo by Danny Wild
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No. 1 recruit Andrew Wiggins drives through the lane.
No. 1 recruit Andrew Wiggins drives through the lane.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Spike Lee (left) and New York Yankees hurler CC Sabathia yuck it up during a break from the game.
Spike Lee (left) and New York Yankees hurler CC Sabathia yuck it up during a break from the game.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Washington-bound Nigel Williams-Goss (with ball) had a team-high 17 points to go along with four assists for the West.
Washington-bound Nigel Williams-Goss (with ball) had a team-high 17 points to go along with four assists for the West.
Photo by Danny Wild
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It's all about style and the sneakers - here are the East's special shoes.
It's all about style and the sneakers - here are the East's special shoes.
Photo by Danny Wild
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The West was squeaking in ruby red.
The West was squeaking in ruby red.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Andrew Wiggins doing George "Ice Man" Gervin proud with a finger roll.
Andrew Wiggins doing George "Ice Man" Gervin proud with a finger roll.
Photo by Danny Wild
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North Carolina-bound Kennedy Meeks (left) tangling with Jabari Parker.
North Carolina-bound Kennedy Meeks (left) tangling with Jabari Parker.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Recording artist Drake shaking hands with a fellow high school basketball fanatic.
Recording artist Drake shaking hands with a fellow high school basketball fanatic.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Memphis-bound Kuran Iverson enjoying the moment.
Memphis-bound Kuran Iverson enjoying the moment.
Photo by Danny Wild
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After winning McDonald's All-American MVP honors, Arizona-bound Aaron Gordon had a very quiet night with three points.
After winning McDonald's All-American MVP honors, Arizona-bound Aaron Gordon had a very quiet night with three points.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Drake giving a different sort of performance.
Drake giving a different sort of performance.
Photo by Danny Wild
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Potential NBA MVP Carmelo Anthony (right) poses with West MVP Jabari Parker (left) and East MVP Julius Randle.
Potential NBA MVP Carmelo Anthony (right) poses with West MVP Jabari Parker (left) and East MVP Julius Randle.
Photo by Danny Wild