NBA All-Star Game 2021: Giannis Antetokounmpo named ‘Kobe Bryant MVP’

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounkpo was unstoppable in Atlanta, being named NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP, as Team LeBron cruised to a 170-150 win over Team Durant.

Antetokounmpo poured in 35 points, seven rebounds and three assists, shooting a perfect 16-of-16 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. His perfect effort is the best field goal percentage in an All-Star Game ever, with a minimum of 10 attempts, per ESPN Stats & Info.

His 16th field goal of the night, came on a 3-pointer off the glass…even Reggie Miller and co. couldn’t believe it!

 

Giannis wins the Kia Kobe Bryant #NBAAllStar Game MVP pic.twitter.com/kFGN2sYPCy

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 8, 2021

Antetokounmpo is the first European player to be named All-Star Game MVP and the first player since Kobe Bryant to win the award as reigning league MVP (2007-08 MVP, 2009 ASG).

Winning all four quarters, Team LeBron raised $1.25 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, while Team Durant earned $500,000 for the United Negro College Fund.

“It’s fun,” Giannis said post-game. “I was happy, my teammates had fun and just being around great players, its just easy to play with.”

Damian Lillard added 32 points for Team LeBron, including the game-winner from deep, while Steph Curry finished with 28 points, burying eight 3-pointers on the night.

Six players scored in double figures for Team Durant, led by 26 points from Bradley Beal and 21 points piece from Jayso Tatum and James Harden.