Magic Johnson leads tributes to former Lakers player
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Kawhi Leonard stole the show on the floor and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson took centre stage in an emotional pre-game ceremony on a night the NBA paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.Image Credit: AP
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“We’ll never see another basketball player quite like Kobe,” said Johnson of the former Lakers player who perished along with his daughter Gigi and seven others in a horrific helicopter crash three weeks ago.Image Credit: AP
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Leonard finished with 30 points and seven rebounds and was awarded the new Kobe Bryant MVP award. The trophy was named after the former Los Angeles LakerImage Credit: AP
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Chicago’s favourite son Anthony Davis sank one of two free throws to cap a thrilling fourth quarter and lift Team LeBron to a 157-155 win over Team Giannis in Sunday’s 2020 NBA All-Star Game.Image Credit: AP
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Pascal Siakam of Team Giannis wore special shoes featuring a tribute to KobeImage Credit: AP