Journalism of Courage
The stirring pre-game tribute began with Laker great Magic Johnson rousing the crowd and paying homage to Bryant, killed along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven victims in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26. (Source: USA Today)
Before tip-off, the singer and actor Jennifer Hudson sang with a montage of photos of Bryant and his daughter in the background. (Source: AP Photo)
The players in Sunday's All-Star game, both in Team LeBron and Team Giannis, wore No. 2 and No. 24 on their jerseys to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant, while the game’s format paid homage to Bryant. (Source: USA Today)
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks the shot of LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter. (Source: USA Today)
Team LeBron ultimately went on to beat Team Giannis by two points at the 69th NBA All-Star game at a packed United Center. (Source: USA Today)
Team Giannis held a nine-point lead over Team LeBron after three quarters, but the LeBron James-led side had the last laugh, outscoring Team Giannis 33-22 in the final period to clinch a 157-155 victory. (Source: USA Today)
USWNT captain Megan Rapinoe and her wife Sue Bird were in attendance. (Source: USA Today)
The game was a culmination of a weekend filled with tributes to the former Los Angeles Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, who was an 18-time All-Star and won the All-Star game’s MVP award four times. (Source: USA Today)
LeBron James reacts after winning the NBA All Star game by a margin of 157-155. (Source: USA Today)
Team LeBron's Kawhi Leonard was named All-Star MVP, recently named after Kobe Bryant, after scoring 30 points, including eight three-pointers. (Source: USA Today)
