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Found February 16, 2013 on Jocks and Stiletto Jill: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carmelo Anthony,  Chris Paul
TEAMS: New York Knicks,  Los Angeles Clippers

Via Jocks And Stiletto Jill:

His Airness turns 50 on Monday. So it’s only appropriate that the celebration begins during NBA All-Star weekend in Houston. Michael Jordan’s birthday soireé was held at the Museum of Fine Arts with an evening that consisted of  a a private dinner for 100,  a concert for 200 additional guests featuring R Kelly and of course  the night ended on the dance floor. Who was on the scene? Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Lala, Beyonce and Jay Z, Chris and Adrienne Bosh, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook, Nas, singer Miguel and more.

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