The sights, sounds and highlights of NBA All-Star Sunday, featuring Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game is here!
Sunday night will be an emotional occasion, featuring Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis — but more importantly, the night will celebrate the legacy and lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and the nine people who were killed in January’s tragic helicopter crash.
? Mamba on 3
(via @NBAAllStar) pic.twitter.com/axWpEUkrot
— The Association on FOX (@TheAssociation) February 17, 2020
Indeed, the tributes started early on Sunday, with Devin Booker representing the Bryants:
Devin Booker honors Kobe and Gigi Bryant #NBAAllStar
(via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/BaSfQzY3uz
— The Association on FOX (@TheAssociation) February 17, 2020
As a reminder, the MVP award has been renamed in the Black Mamba’s honor — an award each and every player will undoubtedly have on their minds on Sunday.
? 18-time All-Star
? 4 All-Star Game MVP’sWho will win the first-ever Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award at #NBAAllStar tonight? pic.twitter.com/7fdZYSVoWn
— ESPN (@espn) February 16, 2020
And the rules are designed to honor Kobe, too:
This year we’ve changed the game!
Learn about the new format for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game before #TeamLeBron takes on #TeamGiannis tonight at 8pm/et on TNT in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/TumgqNRTla
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020
As for the game, both teams posed for their group photos:
#TeamGiannis for #NBAAllStar 2020 on TNT!! pic.twitter.com/2DPOnVNnBI
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2020
#TeamLeBron for #NBAAllStar 2020 on TNT!! pic.twitter.com/fzqN6MbY2M
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2020
While the players shared their secrets on the court:
Giannis teaching Trae his Euro-Step ?
(via @uninterrupted)pic.twitter.com/tj3NIKcDeR
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 17, 2020
