Lakers News: NBA Unveils Kobe Bryant Trophy For All-Star Game MVP
Kobe Bryant in an All-Star Game
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game is only a few weeks away, with some of the brightest stars from around the league set to take center stage in Cleveland, Ohio. Along with LeBron James set to represent the Los Angeles Lakers once again, the game itself will have some added flair to it with the All-Star Game MVP walking with the Kobe Bryant Trophy.

The NBA unveiled what the Kobe Bryant Trophy will look like on Thursday.

The Lakers legend’s name will be attached to the trophy for the MVP of the best of the best showdown during the annual event moving forward, which is fitting considering Bryant winning the award a record-tying four times during his career. He tied Hall of Famer Bob Pettit with the most in NBA history.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, only one player on the current squad will have a chance at hoisting the Kobe Bryant Trophy on Feb. 20 in Cleveland. Ironically enough, considering it will be played in Cleveland, James will be the one with a shot at adding another MVP award to his trophy case, with Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook left off the Western Conference roster.

Although only one player will be representing the Purple and Gold this season, the NBA All-Star Game will be forever changed, with players that admire what Bryant accomplished during his remarkable career being able to win a trophy with his name on it and join him in the history books as one of the All-Star Game’s best.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more!

You May Also Like

Frank Vogel Admits Lakers Were ‘Mad’ About Blazers Loss Following Kings Win

During an emotional week filled with plenty of grieving and sadness over the loss of Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers…

Timofey Mozgov: Conversation With Luke Walton Was ‘Key’ To Signing With Lakers

It hasn’t been a great start to the free agency period for the Los Angeles Lakers with the storied franchise finding it difficult to get consideration from the best players available…

Lakers News: Clippers’ Paul George & Kawhi Leonard Praise LeBron James’ Longevity

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night for the 10th straight time…

Vanessa Bryant Thanks Fans For Support After Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant’s Deaths

Since the tragedy that claimed nine lives including Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant, the entire world has been praying for…