GINOWAN, Okinawa Pref. -- The hometown hero had the spotlight to himself. Well, at least for a few seconds; after all, this was a stars' showcase.
In a rare slow moment, East guard Jerod Ward takes a breather during the East's 126-97 win over the West
in the bj-league All-Star Game on Saturday in Okinawa. Ward, who scored 34 points, was named MVP.
ED ODEVEN PHOTOTakanori Goya had a pair of slam dunks in the waning seconds of the East team's 126-97 victory over the West squad in the inaugural bj-league All-Star Game before a packed house of 3,223 at Ginowan Municipal Gymnasium.