Kobe Bryant All-Star Game Appearances Through the Years

Daniel Buerge
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2002 NBA All-Star Game: First Union Center, Philadelphia

Back in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA, Bryant won his first All-Star game MVP award. While the crowd wasn’t entirely pleased to see Bryant win the award, it was still a special homecoming for the MVP.

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2003 NBA All-Star Game: Philips Arena, Atlanta

In what ended up being Michael Jordan’s final All-Star game, Bryant hit two free throws late in overtime to force a second extra period, in which the Western Conference would ultimately get the win.

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