How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Over the past two-plus seasons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has built a resume that demands attention. His performance has also led to some lofty comparisons.
The NBA delivered big fines to two teams for sitting players and affecting the integrity of games. Another concern may be the integrity of NBA bets. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering "every possible remedy" for tanking at his All-Star Saturday news conference.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
The NBA Rising Stars game has been played at All-Star Weekend since 1994 to showcase the next generation of the Association's next hopeful-stars. How many of the Most Valuable Players of the Rising Stars game can you name in five minutes?