NBA

Kobe Bryant Gets Another Award In His Name.

As the NBA All-Star Game returned to Chicago this weekend for the first time in more than 30 years, Commissioner Adam Silver announced Saturday that the game’s MVP award would be renamed for late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Apr 8, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 110-102. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

​​​​​​​Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts as Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics ends in Los Angeles, June 17, 2010.