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Bryant’s 18th selection for the All-Star game is the second-most ever behind the 19 of fellow Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It was the fourth time that Bryant was the leading vote-getter and his 16th time as a starter, the most in All-Star history.
“Obviously, I wasn’t in the league and didn’t get a chance to see (Michael) Jordan’s, but I was watching as a fan and it looked like it would be something cool to be a part of”.
Bryant is playing in his 20th season, and he announced in November that he will be retiring at the end of the season.
For the 65th NBA ALl-Star Game, which will take place on February 14 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, the iconic baller will start for the Western Conference alongside Curry, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs.
Joining James in the East starting lineup are Indiana’s Paul George and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks in the frontcourt, with the backcourt starting spots going to Miami veteran Dwyane Wade and Toronto’s Kyle Lowry. The All-Star reserves will be named next Thursday.
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“It is an honor to be voted as a starter for the All-Star Game, especially for one in my home arena”, Lowry said in a statement.
