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.
Dr. Dre delivers an epic tribute to Kobe Bryant.
🎥 @GibsonHazard | @Jackson_Bannon pic.twitter.com/o0Id018aEs
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 16, 2020
Magic Johnson would go on to lead an eight second moment of silence with all of the NBA All-Stars standing behind him.
NBA All-Stars hold 8 second moment of silence for Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/AeoZGqXuoT
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) February 17, 2020
Following the moment of silence, Jennifer Hudson came up on stage and performed an extremely touching tribute for Kobe and his daughter.
.@IAMJHUD delivers a powerful pregame performance to honor Kobe #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/XwdSes5w97
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 17, 2020