by In February 2020, to commemorate the death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, who arrived a month earlier, the NBA renamed the award given to the Most Valuable Player at their All-Star Game to Bryant.
Bryant was an 18-time All-Star and four-time MVP winner, tying him with former St. Louis Hawks great Bob Pettit for most times. Last year, the NBA commissioned artist Victor Solomon to redesign the trophy to better symbolize Bryant’s size.
“Kobe Bryant is synonymous with NBA All-Star and embodies the spirit of this global celebration of our game,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in February 2020, delivering the highest level to millions of fans around the world.”
In January, current Lakers star LeBron James set an NBA record with his 19th All-Star nomination. If James can win the game’s NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP award, he will equal Bryant and Pettit with four trophies.
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Who are some of the notable retired players who won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award?
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers (2011, 2009, 2007, 2002)
Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat (2010)
Shaquille O’Neal
Phoenix Suns (2009), Los Angeles Lakers (2004, 2000)
Allen Iverson
Philly 76ers (2005, 2001)
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls (1998, 1996, 1988)
Scottie Pippen
Chicago Bulls (1994)
Karl Malon
Utah Jazz (1993, 1989)
Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers (1992, 1990)
Charles Barkley
Philly 76ers (1991)
Julius Irving
Philly 76ers (1983, 1977)
Larry Vogel
Boston Celtics (1982)
Isia Thomas
Detroit Pistons (1986, 1984)
George Gervin
San Antonio Spurs (1980)
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers (1972)
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati Royals (1969, 1964, 1961)
Bill Russel
Boston Celtics (1963)
Bob Pettit
St Louis Hawks (1962, 1959, 1958, 1956)
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors (1960)
Elgin Baylor
Minneapolis Lakers (1959)
Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics (1957, 1954)
George Michan
Minneapolis Lakers (1953)
Which active NBA players have won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award?
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors (2022)
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks (2021)
Kawhi Leonard
Los Angeles Clippers (2020)
Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors (2019), Oklahoma City Thunder (2012)
Lebron James
Cleveland Cavaliers (2018, 2008, 2006)
Anthony Davis
New Orleans Pelicans (2017)
Russell Westbrook
Oklahoma City Thunder (2016, 2015)
Kyrie Irving
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014)
ChrisPaul
Los Angeles Clippers (2013)
