The All-Star weekend is all about bringing back memories and iconic moments for fans of the NBA. For the players, it’s spending time with loved ones and playing with stars from different teams. Numerous alums, family members, and celebrities drop by to witness the All-Star game. One such courtside presence was that of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s family at today’s All-Star game, between the teams led by Lakers star LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Bryant‘s daughters made sure to appear yesterday as well for the Rising Stars game, and they were back to watch the close battle today amongst the All-Stars. A picture of Bryant’s daughters with his (erstwhile) fellow Laker sitting courtside has made fans emotional.
The Bryant daughters met LeBron James and other ballers
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Kobe Bryant continues to live in the hearts of people after his heartbreaking demise in an aircraft accident. Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the family attended the game with her two younger sisters Bianka Bryant and Kapri Bryant. The young daughters stole the hearts of fans yesterday too.
Pau Gasol, who was a part of the All-Star weekend as a coach, took time to celebrate his victory with the young Bryant. A picture of Gasol holding the kids and entertaining them with his reaction made fans emotional.
A picture of the three daughters with the Lakers star LeBron James went viral. Fans continue to commemorate the Mamba while commenting on the tweet shared by the Lakers organization.
Here are some of the fans’ reactions:
Beautiful pic.twitter.com/WORb38hOPh
— Melo (@RoemelloV) February 20, 2023
KB 8/24. Bean. The Black Mamba. Girl Dad. 💜💛
— Tony ✭ (@TweetsOfTonyG) February 20, 2023
We miss them 😢
— Jerry A. Wick (@Jai_Heisenberg) February 20, 2023
😢😢 this makes me cry
— Matt (@ishow_matt) February 20, 2023
LOVE TO SEE IT !! ❤️
— ً (@faithoutro) February 20, 2023
Longlive Kobe and GiGi
— Winners only (@mo_cash2X) February 20, 2023
Wholesome content. 💜💛
— Luke (@FormuLukeOne) February 20, 2023
Fans’ love for the Mamba seems never-ending as they continue to shower it on his beautiful daughters. Many NBA buffs see the All-Star games as made for precisely such moments, which people can cherish and save for a smile later.
LeBron James’ on-court winning streak, however, didn’t prove as enduring, his run being finally halted by ‘Team Giannis’ as the weekend came to a close.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo halted LeBron James’ 5-game run
The Greek Freak has accomplished his apparent mission to end the King’s win streak as a captain. James left the game after the first half due to a hand injury and did not return to bag what would have been his sixth consecutive win.
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Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving’s 30-point performance fell short of helping ‘Team LeBron’ surpass ‘Team Giannis’, whose Damian Lillard sank a deep three to reach the target score of 182. The winners were led by Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, who dropped a record-breaking 55 points and went on to receive the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP.
LeBron James, however, honored the legend’s memory in his own special way. Share your thoughts on this year’s All-Star game in the comments below.