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Jordan passes on torch at All-Star game

FADEAWAY The basketball legend took the all-time title for scoring in All-Star games but ended up on the losing side as MVP Kevin Garnett shone for the West

AP , ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Jordan received the ensuing inbounds pass while being tightly defended by Shawn Marion and the Phoenix star got a large piece of the ball as Jordan attempted a 7m turnaround.

Moments before tip-off, the public address announcer told the crowd that Jordan would be replacing Carter on the East's starting five. ``My decision was to start,'' Carter said. ``After a while I sat back and thought about it and said, `Hey, this is his last one, he is the greatest player and I'm going to get this opportunity to come out here and play again."

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