Since the NBA began having all - star games in 1951 , there has only been three years when there has n't been at least one former California high school player who has been in the game .
Who was named to the roster but could n't play .
Since the NBA began having all - star games in 1951 , there has only been three years when there has n't been at least one former California high school player who has been in the game or who was named to the roster but could n't play .