NBA All-Star 2022 - A timeline of uniform designs from short shorts to 90s flare to sleeves and more

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game is the 71st edition of the midseason showcase.

While hosting the league's biggest stars on one court has been a constant for several decades, save for 1999, due to the NBA lockout, much has transformed since the game's beginning in 1951.

One change that easily catches the eye of viewers is the ever growing number of uniform combinations that have been worn throughout the years

The 2021-2022 season has seen its fair share of fashion statements. As the league celebrates its 75th anniversary, 123 different uniforms have been worn throughout the Association, with teams each receiving four jersey editions: Association, Icon, City and Statement. As if that weren't enough, three of the league's original franchises, the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors (then-Philadelphia) and Boston Celtics wore a fifth Classic edition that debuted in December.

In the fifth consecutive year of being outfitted by the Jordan Brand, All-Stars can add another jersey to their vast collection. But before that, here's a look at how designs have evolved over the years.

1951: East 111, West 94 Location: Boston MVP: Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics

All-Stars playing for the Eastern Conference sported a simple white jersey with blue accents, while players for the opposing conference wore the inverse in the inaugural game. The belt is perhaps the most distinguishing feature of the uniform, as elastic waistbands were not standard on basketball shorts during the 1950s.

1960: East 125, West 115 Location: Philadelphia MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors

The design during the 1960s was similar to that of previous years. The additions of the East or West conference designation on the front of the jerseys was a distinction that