NBA All-Star Game 2020 — Photos Of The Event

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NBA All Star Game Basketball

NBA All Star Game Basketball — The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will go down in history as the night that basketball said ‘thank you’ to Kobe Bryant. Taking place at the United Arena in Chicago, Illinois on February 16, the 69th All-Star Game turned into a celebration of the life and legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers star, following his death in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Killed in a wreck that took the life of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant, and seven others, the man known as ‘Black Mamba’ was honored throughout the night. The two participating teams – Team LeBron James and Team Giannis Antetokounmpo – wore jerseys bearing the numbers 24 and 2, matching those of Kobe and his basketball-playing daughter. Jennifer Hudson was tasked with performing a Kobe tribute before the start of the game, while DJ Khaled, Quavo, and Lil Wayne were enlisted to join Chance The Rapper for his halftime show. The format of the game was even changed to reflect Kobe. All in all, it was a night to pay respects to one of basketball’s biggest and most beloved icons.

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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are seen during halftime of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. The couple rocked heavy jackets as they attended the game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Cardi B & Offset

Cardi B & Offset — Cardi B and Offset are seen during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game. The couple supported the players and performers by sitting courtside at the event. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson — Jennifer Hudson kicks off the NBA All-Star Game by performing a tribute to Kobe Bryant. Images of the NBA legend flashed across the screen behind her during the performance.

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Quavo

Quavo — Quavo performs during halftime of the NBA All-Star basketball game. He was a special guest during Chance the Rapper’s Halftime Show performance. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper — Chance the Rapper performs during halftime of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. He sang some of his biggest hits ,as well as a tribute to Kobe Bryant. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan — Chaka Khan performs the U.S. National Anthem at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Unfortunately, Chaka’s rendition received some mixed reviews on social media, with some haters mocking the performance.

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Common

Common — Common performs before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. The rapper helped introduce the teams, while also paying tribute to the city of Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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DJ Khaled, Chance the Rapper & Quavo

DJ Khaled, Chance the Rapper & Quavo — DJ Khaled, Chance the Rapper and Quavo perform during halftime of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. The guys teamed up to sing their hit, “I’m the One.” (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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LeBron James during All-Star Game

LeBron James during All-Star Game — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers uring the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game. LeBron’s team all wore number 2 on their jerseys to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gianna. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Chris Paul

Chris Paul — Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game. He helped lead LeBron’s team to a win during the first quarter. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons — Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Ben was on LeBron’s team during the game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook — Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets passes during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Russell played on LeBron James’ team in the game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo — Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. His team lost the first quarter, but came back to win the second. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler — Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Jimmy was on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team in the game. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum — Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics looks to pass during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. He was on LeBron James’ team during the All-Star game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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LeBron James Dunking

LeBron James Dunking — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. He led his team to a win during the first quarter of the game. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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James Harden

James Harden — James Harden of the Houston Rockets warms up before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. James played on Lebron James’ team in the All-Star game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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LeBron James

LeBron James — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. He was the captain of one of the teams in the game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Luka was on LeBron James’ team in the game. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Devin Booker

Devin Booker — Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Devin played on team LeBron James in the game. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson — Magic Johnson kicks off the 2020 NBA All-Star Game with an empowering speech. He paid tribute to David Stern and Kobe Bryant, and led an eight second moment of silence. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson — Magic Johnson gives an inspirational speech about the late David Stern and Kobe Bryant at the NBA All-Star Game. It concluded with an eight second moment of silence.

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