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Watch: Common’s All-Star Game introductions and Chicago tribute were fantastic
Feb 16, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Recording artist Common before the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Common’s All-Star Game introductions and Chicago tribute were fantastic

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 2/16/20

The intros prior to Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game in Chicago ran very very long, but included an incredible performance by rapper Common.

Common paid homage to the basketball history of Chicago with references and stories about many of the famous players from the city. He also paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.

As if that performance weren’t brilliant enough, Common then managed to rhyme every player’s name in player introductions. Here’s the video:

That was a masterful job by Common. Let’s hope someone gave him a water bottle and towel to cool off after that.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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