As the NBA on TNT crew ripped open envelopes with the names of each NBA All-Star reserve, there were smiles across the desk when Cade Cunningham’s name was called. The Detroit Pistons star landed his first All-Star nod after a tough start to his career.

In the heart of the winter, the basketball world gathered in the Dallas Fort Worth area for the yearly showcase between the league’s brightest stars. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was among the select group of All-Stars and served as the unofficial host for the weekend’s festivities.