LeBron James got to captain his own All-Star team for the second-straight year. Last night, his squad defeated Team Giannis 157-155 in what was potentially the best All-Star game we have ever seen. The format led to an incredibly exciting finish while Kawhi Leonard won the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. Overall, it was a fantastic event and everyone seemed to have an amazing time. As you would expect, LeBron was a huge focal point of the event and his every little move was photographed.

Today, LeBron took to Instagram where he shared one of his favorite snaps from the evening. In the image below, LeBron is going up against Giannis Antetokounmpo. Both James and Giannis take up very little space in the photo as the rest of it is filled out by some famous faces. Of course, we’re talking about Quavo and Offset from Migos, Cardi B, Spike Lee, and even 2 Chainz.

Famous faces are nothing new when it comes to All-Star weekend although it’s cool to see everyone represented in one picture. Usually, photos like this have random fans who just so happen to sit courtside. This time around, we got to see who’s who of pop culture, all getting together to watch two of the best players in the NBA excel at their craft. 

Needless to say, it must have been a night to remember for everyone involved.

Kobe Bryant’s presence was felt in Chicago this past weekend as the NBA honored the late, great Laker legend throughout the All Star Weekend.

In addition to wearing commemorative patches in honor of the lives lost in the tragic helicopter crash, the NBA also paid tribute to Kobe by renaming the All Star MVP trophy in his honor. Additionally, All Star Game participants donned Kobe’s No. 24 and Gianna’s No. 2 as Sunday’s game came to a thrilling finish under the new Kobe-inspired format.

On top of all those on-court tributes to the Black Mamba, this incredible, custom Lamborghini was also spotted cruising the streets of Chicago during All Star Weekend. The purple and gold Lakers-themed Lambo includes imagery of Kobe and GiGi, including their jersey numbers and Kobe’s logo, as well as the names of the other victims who were killed in the tragic helicopter crash.

Check out some detailed photos and videos of the custom car in the IG posts embedded below.

Kawhi Leonard has been one of the best players in the entire NBA over the last couple of seasons so it shouldn't be surprising that he was in Chicago this weekend for the NBA All-Star Game. Leonard was playing for Team LeBron and helped his team secure a victory thanks to a 30-point performance. Leonard ended up winning the All-Star MVP trophy which has been renamed after the late great, Kobe Byrant. Leonard certainly deserved the trophy and during a post-game interview, he spoke about Kobe and how much the legend meant to him.

In the clip below, Leonard talks about how Kobe once asked him how many shots he had taken in a game. When Leonard answered 19, Kobe quipped back saying he had taken a whopping 47 shots. Of course, Leonard ended up replying to Bryant, the only way he knew how. 

Sunday night, Team Lebron claimed the victory in the 202 NBA All-Star game, edging out Team Giannis by a score of 157-155. Moments earlier, the star-studded festivities of the NBA All-Star weekend culminated during the 69th annual game’s halftime performance as Chicago native Chance The Rapper was joined by Quavo, DJ Khaled and Lil Wayne for the spectacle.

Together, the lineup curated a setlist that includes Chance’s “No Problem” cut with Lil Wayne, “Hot SHower,” and “I’m The One” with Khaled and Quavo, sans Justin Bieber.

earlier int he night, it was speculated that Kanye West would be joining his fellow Chicago native during the performance due to suggestions that he would be. However, Chance ultimately ran through his verse on “ultralight Beam” solo despite West’s presence courtside with wife Kim Kardashian. 

Chance The Rappe would also take the opportunity to pay tribute tot he ate Kobe Bryant by performing “I Was A Rock” in his honor. The night started off with a tribute Bryant as well as Jennifer Hudson, Common and Magic Johnson honored his memory in speech and song. The arena observed an eight-second moment of silence as well.  The end of the night was marked with Kobe’s memory, as well as Kawhi Leonard who was presented with the newly-renamed Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award. 

Sunday night, Kawhi Leonard took home the first-ever Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award after playing a primary role in the victory of Tema Lebron in a 157-155 triumph over Team Giannis at the 69h annual game. Leonard finished the match with 30 points, shooting 11-of-18 from the field. As far as three-pointers go, Leonard went 8-of-14 from the 3-point range.

NBA All-Star weekend is here and we have already seen some pretty incredible shoes that will certainly occupy our mind for weeks to come. The weekend’s festivities are always a great time to show off unique colorways of already-established silhouettes. For some athletes, it’s also a good time to demonstrate their latest signature shoes and potentially get more consumers to buy them. If you’re a sneakerhead, All-Star weekend is one of the best events of the year and certainly provides us with plenty of talking points.

Over the years, we have seen some extraordinary sneakers that have made a lasting impression on us. With this list, we are taking a look at the ten best shoes to appear during All-Star weekend in no particular order. From Michael Jordan to Shaq to LeBron James, you might see your favorite player represented. Whether you like these shoes or not, there is no denying their impact on All-Star weekend and sneaker culture as a whole.

Nike Air Maestro (1994)

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Back in 1994, Scottie Pippen was making a name for himself as he had to carry the Chicago Bulls without the likes of Michael Jordan. While he didn’t have a signature shoe, he was still forging his own path thanks to the Nike Air Maestro. His black and red colorway from the 1994 All-Star game remains iconic and helped popularize the silhouette. Over the past few years, we have received some colorways of the Nike Air Maestro II. Clearly, Pippen’s influence from over 25 years ago, lives on. 

Reebok Kamikaze II (1995)

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Shawn Kemp was infamous for wearing this silhouette back in 1995 and he eventually made the sneaker incredibly popular amongst kids in high school. At the time, if you showed up to class in these, you were the talk of the town. The bizarre, yet scintillating zig-zag aesthetic made this a one-of-a-kind shoe that has yet to be duplicated. During the mid-to-late 90s and early 2000s, Reebok was dominant when it came to their presence in the All-Star Game and the Kamikaze II was a perfect example of that.

Adidas T-Mac III (2004)

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Say what you will about the staying power of the T-Mac III, there is no denying that this mismatched blue and red colorway made waves when it was revealed at the 2004 All-Star game. Tracy McGrady was a dominant force in the NBA at the time and his shoes were equally impressive. Mismatched shoes weren’t exactly new but they weren’t popular either. Despite this, T-Mac pulled it off to perfection and gave us an instant classic out on the court. When matched with his blue and red uniform, the shoes became that much more impressive.

Reebok Shaqnosis (1996)

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Shaq was becoming an undeniable force in the NBA during the early and mid-90s. By the time the 1996 All-Star Game rolled around, Shaq was a bonafide star with his very own shoe, the Reebok Shaqnosis. What made this shoe particularly unique was the fact that it contained dizzying curves throughout the upper that made you feel like you were being hypnotized, hence the name. The bulky sneaker was made specifically for someone incredibly tall and heavy. While some of Shaq’s other shoes didn’t take off, the Shaqnosis was able to become a mainstay in sneaker culture. So much so, it recently got it’s very own retro.

Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” (2003)

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If you’re a Michael Jordan fan, then you know that the Air Jordan 3 was debuted back in 1988 and “True Blue” was one of the OG colorways. However, the “True Blue” colorway only became a legendary All-Star sneaker back in 2003 when Kobe Bryant wore it. Michael Jordan was about to play in his last ever All-Star game and Kobe wanted to pay tribute. Thanks to this little nod, Bryant was able to elevate the “True Blue” colorway to legend status. It may not be the most popular Jordan 3 colorway but the significance of this offering cannot be understated. Over the years, there have been a few retros of the shoe which elevates it even more.

Nike LeBron 7 “Chlorine Blue” (2010)

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LeBron James has been in his fair share of All-Star games which means he has had plenty of dope sneakers to match. Having said that, there is no doubt in our minds that the Nike LeBron 7 “Chlorine Blue” is his best. The LeBron 7 is considered to be one of the best silhouettes he has ever blessed us with. Mix that profile with a flashy blue upper and you get one of the best LeBron shoes we’ve ever seen. Period. This particular colorway had a lasting impression on the minds of sneakerheads and just a few days ago, it was retroed to commemorate its 10-year anniversary. Needless to say, LeBron came through with a classic here.

Nike Air Foamposite One (Galaxy)(2012)

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Any list without the Galaxy Foamposite doesn’t deserve to exist. The shoe was released back in 2012 and immediately became the stuff of internet legend. Low stock numbers made this shoe almost impossible to cop as sneakerheads began to go crazy just for a chance to buy them at the retail price. Now, prices for this shoe are in the thousands of dollars as deadstock pairs continue to become scarcer. As for the All-Star game itself, Rajon Rondo was the player lucky enough to wear it. If you’re big into sneakers, this shoe probably means something to you and if you somehow got a pair, we highly suggest you never give them up.

Air Force One ‘Sheed’ High (Red Patent Leather)(2001)

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Rasheed Wallace’s Nike Air Force 1 High was pretty popular at the time, especially since there weren’t many players wearing Air Forces on the court. When his Air Force 1 received a custom red patent leather colorway back in 2001, the fans took notice. There isn’t much to say about this shoe other than damn these are flashy. This is a colorway you can’t purchase but if you know, you know. They are easily one of the more unique pairs that have ever graced the All-Star Game’s hardwood.

Reebok Question (2000)

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Allen Iverson was quickly becoming a legend during the early 2000s and at the 2000 All-Star game, the 76ers star was able to show off his infamous Reebok Question. The colorway above was made to pay homage to the Golden State Warriors who were hosting the game that season. While Iverson didn’t wear this offering in the match, the shoe immediately became available for purchase over that weekend. It’s one of those colorways that is still revered to this day and if you’re an Iverson fan, they’re an absolute must-cop. With numerous Reebok Question retros on the horizon, perhaps we will see this colorway again someday.

Air Jordan 11 “Columbia” (1996)

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Michael Jordan’s first full year back in the league after his baseball hiatus was the 1995-96 season. As you can imagine, Jordan was able to make it to the All-Star Game and surprised everyone when he wore his signature shoes in a UNC colorway as opposed to his usual Chicago Bulls. The Air Jordan 11 was already a popular silhouette but the “Columbia” colorway was able to put it over the edge. Just a few years ago, there was a retro of this model and it sold out instantly. Whenever Jordan pays homage to his Alma Mater, people pay attention and this was no different. When you factor in what this All-Star Game meant for Jordan, it makes the shoe that much more special.

What are some of your favorite All-Star game sneakers? Let us know in the comments, below. 

The NBA has chosen to honor Kobe Bryant, GiGi Bryant, and the seven others who passed away in the helicopter crash by placing memorial patches on each of the All Star Game jerseys.

As shown in the tweets embedded below, the black patch on the right shoulder features nine stars in a circle, as a tribute to Kobe & GiGi, as well as John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Payton Chester, Sarah Chester and Ara Zobayan. Each All Star jersey will also have a black stripe on the left shoulder, as a nod to former NBA commissioner David Stern, who passed away in January.

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was one of the biggest All Star snubs when the reserves were announced a few weeks back, but Charles Barkley doesn't think he has any business complaining. Speaking with some reporters in Chicago ahead of the All Star festivities on Thursday night, Barkley explained, "When you’re 5-75, you don’t have the right to be snubbed."

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Says Barkley:

"When you’re 5-75, you don’t have the right to be snubbed. Seriously. All the guys that say they got snubbed are on the worst teams in the NBA. You’re not even competitive. If your team is pretty good, you can get snubbed. But if your team is in last place, you’re not snubbed. You don’t deserve it."

Shortly after video of Barkley's comments started making the rounds on social media, Beal responded by with a 'glass house' come back, noting how Chuck made a couple of All Star teams without leading his team to the playoffs either. 

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley fielded several questions upon landing in Chicago for NBA All Star Weekend, including whether or not NBA players should be permitted to use medical marijuana. Barkley, who says he has smoked pot a handful of times, isn't personally a fan of the plant but has grown to accept the healing qualities that it possesses. 

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Says Barkley (H/T USA Today):

"I’m not a pot guy. I’ve had pot like five times, and it just makes me want potato chips. But I got to be progressive. Listen, if you’re using pot to heal your body and things like that, I guess I can accept it. But I don’t want guys smoking pot just because they like smoking pot. I don’t think you can compare basketball to football. But I know it’s been helpful to my football friends. But if you’re going to use cannabis — I must be getting old, I’m saying cannabis. If you’re going to smoke weed or pot, it better be for the right reasons. Don’t just do it because you’re a druggie. I’m very sensitive to the subject. I had a brother who died young who was a junkie. Drugs are a real serious issue to me. But I have to be open-minded. If you’re going to use drugs for the right reasons, fine. But I don’t want to give people carte blanche to use."

Although the Round Mound of Rebound isn't likely to lead any pro-marijuana rallies, there are a number of former NBA players and coaches who have been preaching the benefits of medical marijuana. Among them, Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, who currently grows his own strains and is an advocate for it's use amongst athletes, and non-athletes alike. Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington and the late commissioner David Stern have also preached the need to remove marijuana from the league's list of banned substances, although it doesn't seem that the NBA is too eager to make any changes at this time.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant has had a sensational season thus far, but not quite enough to earn All Star honors over a guy like Devin Booker. That said, Morant knows that his time will come sooner than later.

On Thursday morning, the NBA announced that Booker would replace injured All Star Damian Lillard on Team LeBron, as well as in the 3-Point Contest on All Star Saturday night. Shortly after the news broke, Morant shared his thoughts of the All Star replacement on twitter, writing, "I will prepare, & one day my time will come" along with a sleeping emoji and an hourglass.