NBA All-Star Game Could Become a Kobe-LeBron Showdown
By Michael Shamburger
The NBA All-Star game has basically been dubbed a celebration of Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday, but the match-ups tonight could quickly end the Jordan talk during the game.
LeBron and Kobe could steal the show; both have been compared to Jordan almost incessantly this week. Maybe Kyrie Irving continues an impressive weekend and puts on a display worth remembering.
Starting lineups:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Carmelo Anthony
Kevin Garnett
LeBron James
Chris Bosh starting in place of injured Rajon Rondo
Dwyane Wade
Head coach: Erik Spoelstra, Miami
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Kobe Bryant
Dwight Howard
Kevin Durant
Blake Griffin
Chris Paul
Head coach: Gregg Popovich, San Antonio
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