NBA All-Star game starts with chalk-throwing ritual

Members of the NBA East All-Stars team throw chalk in the air, imitating the pre-game ritual of the Miami Heat's LeBron James, before the NBA All-Star basketball game in Los Angeles, Feb 20, 2011. (From L to R) James, Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, New York Knicks' Amare Stoudamire and Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade. [Photo/Agencies]