Giannis Antetokounmpo was the game MVP after shooting 16 of 16 for 35 points. Even in the strangest NBA All-Star Game of them all, LeBron James was still the perfect captain. Team LeBron showed off its high-flying and long-range skills during a dominating run to close out the first half, setting up a 170-150 romp over Team Durant in the …
The NBA has permanently renamed the annual All-Star MVP award after the late Kobe Bryant, commissioner Adam Silver announced on Saturday. Silver said: "Kobe Bryant is synonymous with NBA All-Star and embodies the spirit of this global celebration of our game. WATCH | The first award linked to Bryant's name will be presented following Sunday's game between Team LeBron and …