The new Kobe Bryant Trophy awarded to the Kia NBA All-Star MVP further celebrates its namesake, with intricate details holding dual meanings, both for NBA All-Star and Bryantβs legendary career, which include the following:
π Base Dimension: The eight-sided base represents the eight decades of NBA All-Star Games & is a nod to Bryantβs No. 8 jersey number. The 18 stars around the trophy represent his 18 All-Star selections. The base height of 2 inches is a nod to Bryantβs 2002 Kia NBA All-Star MVP.
π Level 1: The 24 stars represent each All-Star in the game and Bryantβs No. 24 jersey number. The 7-inch height is a nod to Bryantβs 2007 Kia NBA All-Star MVP.
Follow along with this thread for the unveiling of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, which will be announced on TNTβs NBA Tip-Off/ESPNβs NBA Today starting tonight and through Thursday. 25 members will be announced each day. #NBA75
Selected to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team... Bill Russell! #NBA75
Selected to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team... Bob Pettit! #NBA75