The NBA All-Star game is being held in Chicago less than a month after Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. As expected the NBA has been honoring Kobe with several tributes before the game.
Tonight’s TNT broadcast opened with a tribute video from Dr.Dre.
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Magic Johnson would go on to lead an eight second moment of silence with all of the NBA All-Stars standing behind him.
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Following the moment of silence, Jennifer Hudson came up on stage and performed an extremely touching tribute for Kobe and his daughter.
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