All week, the entire basketball world has been all about honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, after their tragic passing.
That’s going to continue at the NBA’s All-Star game. The league introduced one initiative yesterday when they announced the game’s new format will have an Elam Ending, which includes a nod to Bryant’s final NBA number, 24.
Not only will Bryant’s number determine the final score, but the two teams that will face each other in the game are going to wear Kobe’s number 24 and Gianna’s number 2 in the actual All-Star game.
Team LeBron is suiting up in Gianna’s No. 2 and Team Giannis is wearing Kobe’s No. 24.
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will tribute Kobe and Giannia Bryant: Team LeBron (James) wearing the No. 2 and Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) wearing the No. 24.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 31, 2020
I don’t know about the whole Elam Ending thing — I’m still doing the math on that one a day later. But this latest decision is perfect.
Fans were suggesting that the league have the teams wear 8 and 24 to honor Kobe, but the league did one better by honoring Gianna with number 2.
This is an absolute slam dunk. Good on the league for figuring it out.
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