NBA renames All-Star MVP award for Kobe Bryant

CHICAGO — Even among stars, Kobe Bryant had a way of standing out.
In an exhibition famous for being played without much on the line, Bryant cared. He debuted in the game at 19 years old, the youngest-ever All-Star and scored 18 points to lead the Western Conference. He won four MVP awards in his 18 All-Star Game appearances. When he retired, he had scored 290 points – a record that since has only been surpassed by LeBron James.
In the words of NBA commissioner Adam Silver: “No