Pregame Coverage Live | 2020 NBA All-Star Game

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and I'm here with my teammates from the night

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and we're very excited to be here, I have to say that one of the special things about NBA All-Star weekend is that we bring all the fans. being together and I always say that our differences make us stronger, but I will be better makes us be together and I love that, that's why we are together in different teams that represent what it means and we are not just here to have a good time in the amazing city ​​of Chicago, but also. The most important thing is that we are now here for a great cause.

Mel, you and I are there with the organization, tell us a little bit more about that, so like Allie said, we're all here for a great cause, obviously, we're here to have something. It's fun, but most importantly we want to raise some money for these kids and teens in the Chicago area. We're very excited to do it and I have to say I'm honored to be here with you two. I mean, they're representing Brooklyn. We represent Chicago Roman and I am very honored to be here again with you two of the best hosts in the NBA.

We are all here for a great cause. We will see

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entertainment. players, literally the best players in the NBA and Roman, this is your hometown, how does it feel to be here now? I'm going to Chicago. We've been waiting a long time to bring the All-Star Party back to the Windy City since 1988. The whole world is watching All-Star Sunday Nights. The house that Jordan Bill Chicago made so far. Welcome to the team. The NBA family is thrilled to partner with Make-a-Wish to welcome two special guests and their families. Please join us in giving you a warm welcome. our friends of once-in-a-lifetime experiences of making a wish for people diagnosed with critical illnesses, the NBA and State Farm are dedicated to making the cyst on and off the court as part of the 2019

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season, we are talking abstaining From the core Finally, security or guest services officials, we have a very special tribute to Kobe Bryant that will be performed by Chicago native Jennifer Hudson.

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will be played under an innovative new set of rules that will make every possession matter more for the team's drives. and Team LeBron will compete to win each of the first three quarters. The winner of each 12-minute quarter will be the team that scores the most points within that quarter and each quarter is worth $100,000 to the winning team's charity if both teams score the same. the same number of points within a quarter the charitable donation at stake for that quarter will be added to the next quarter's prize fund the winner of the 69th NBA All-Star Game will be the first team to reach the final goal the final goal score Be the total score of the leading team in the first three quarters plus 24 points in a Kobe Bryant tribute, for example, if Team LeBron leads.

The team be honest with a score of 100 to 95 in the first three quarters, the final target score is 124 or 100 plus 20. for the last quarter we will

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t with the clock off and the total score of each team from the first three quarters in the main marker. The team that meets or exceeds the final target score wins the game and will win an additional $200,000 for the selected charity. to watch hello Chicago Chicago, how are you, we lost two members of the NBA family who meant a lot to the league, to our fans and also to communities across the country.

David Stern was one of the best commissioners any league has ever seen. -Star Game in Orlando when he had just announced HIV. David Stern allowed me to play and actually saved my life and also saved the

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s of millions of people living with HIV around the world. He allowed players like me and all of these. young players that will be in homes all over the world, thank God we have his vision of the NBA being a global game and now look how many international players that we have playing in the NBA today improve the game because of that and then the number eight and number 24 Kobe Bryant I'm going to say that one more time because that joy should be a little stronger Kobe Bryant there you go, we will never see another basketball player like Kobe scoring 81 points in one game scoring 60 points in his last game and went on to win five NBA championships, but what really makes me proud when we think about Kobe Bryant is that there are millions of people in Los Angeles who are homeless.

Kobe was fighting to get them a home and shelter every day. he was passionate about that he was also passionate about being a great father husband young filmmaker I want to ask you so we are all suffering this is a difficult time for the entire NBA family and if I can get everyone up quickly, there you have it. All I want you to do just for David and Kobe is just hold hands for a second, we need to really hug each other right now, in this difficult time, let's come together, let's love each other. Kobe would have wanted that to be very important and if we could have Be silent for eight seconds.

God bless you now and how ironic it is that Kobe worked with a lot of these guys and giving them good advice he was always there for all of us in one way or another so to pay tribute to Kobe. Jennifer Hudson from Chicago, we will be you again, we will not say goodbye for this, we come and go, hard work, determination, cyclical struggle, who survived Chicago, when I think of the heritage, we all know the history, many of the most important people They are by Chaka Khan. time at the gates of Astra Vince Vaughn Barney I think the Blues Buddy Guy so you're talking to the right guy no man so some of the players that came from here Cappie Pondexter Derrick Rose D wait he's from here Isiah Thomas walked these streets Doc Rivers Martha Why are we playing Michael Jordan to inspire the whole city?

As a kid, I visualized that I was Michael Jordan doing fall aerial moves we'd never seen before. Some guys just got those things. I think he was born with the best of all time. such basketball Chicago supported me I tried to get that mine out of the deal because he would show up to see Michael Jordan about providing championships of excellence it's like a tattoo it can't be removed we don't know what we have without resistance Michael joy is a partnership we can all move the city you think of common opportunity to rap Oprah Obama the Obamas their charisma these are our heroes they have style I go out on stage I say sir. president Chicagoans love their sports we know '88 was something special it's so historic what happened last Chicago Waldo put on a jersey as an NBA star it was beautiful eight years I had to go to the all-star game 88 I remember trying to get tickets I didn't know tickets to the all star game back then let me tell you something not only was I too busy but I was also broke.

I remember Mike playing in that game and Jay, he's the goat, I think you I like weaklings in that, there's never been a more charismatic figure on the court. Jordan was the MVP and the crowd went crazy. Those moments stay with you. I'm quite surprised that it's taking so long for the all-star game to return. It's time, we are happy to have the all-star game here, we are getting ready to bring that joy that lights up our city, the energy will be very hot, you get the field that Chicago was the all-star game on, it's something I only see on social media so many different celebrities, all the actors and top people I'm with my hand up, everyone loves amazing and athletic basketball players, all the raw Hoopers will be on the same court, the music and the lights They will go out in large stadiums for 30,000 people.

It's a lot of fun to seed him, he's ready for a 16:9 All-Star, the younger players become the superstar, that MVP. When I think of a masterpiece, there is no better example of a disciple of Michael Jordan than Kobe Bryant. A masterpiece is the closest thing to perfect. I feel like we are going to celebrate and value this all-star game. Celebrate Kobe's legacy. We are going to feel the spirit of Kobe Bryant at all times. Take all of this as a moment to appreciate life and value putting everything into it. what you can in the things you love hey Shawn it's time to go to bed a boy looked at the sky wondering what it means to be shy he had the need to fly in search of his wings you see Rob's games and also hoop dreams saints and The angels sang songs of what he could be.

He closed his eyes and imagined himself being driven towards his destination. You see, from where he was he could see the stars, so he wondered how to get to where they are if this city could talk. He was saying "Hey." Man, you're from Chicago, the land of Fred Hampton and Jean-Baptiste Osamu, and it will be better tomorrow, as long as you follow your heart of the city. A love that began in Foster Park and yelling at the dog or even in the snow when we could. I didn't shoot jump shots because the wind was blowing hard, so we took it to the very deep hole.

Rose, if the city could be salted, was safe from the concrete. We rise in a place of deep souls. Some players dress well with shooting, but. In the painting, we, the deposits, come from South City, there are many things that put us, but whatever they say, they will say just drop, if this city could talk, it would say that you are from the land of the chosen children, so every time you get into it. Court, you carry the spirit of being Wilson and the feeling of the street legends whose games we all appreciate. I'm talking. Ronnie feels trash from Mack Irvin and Billy the Kid Harris and Chicago legends who are today basketball gods like Mark McGwire kg Isaiah and Tim Hardaway.

They said your DNA, if you can see it, you can be the way. Do you know the story of the young man on the day he was on a bus trip with his sister not knowing where life was going to

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with his father in a The West Side location was now highly touted, but he never doubted his dreams, our destinies never know how they might be headed and although the game was crowded, selfie, make a name, the world would call it flash, this city knows it as Dewayne hoped. the waters sonofa fourth in the game he became a great in the NBA what the hall of fame says what I'm saying is that if you love the game it's not tight you met this girl when she was 10 years old she will be the love of your life let me frame this photo so you can join the artists, you can say the sport with dr.

King is two marches City consultation, I would say go beyond Chicago and go to the fire like Chaka Khan, if the city could talk, it would talk, aha. MJ saw it in a city's answer prayer, now he jumped from the free throw line and dunked with his son in the '88 all-star game when they took out the New Jordans, bring the comb mouth, you'll get the best of the Greats and you will inspire others like 23 for eight did, you see, he used his game to touch the world, so Kobe Bryant four hours a day you put it in to get the salary and being from Chicago you can own that mom Jason and that's fighting , so even in the darkest moments you will feel the life of Kobe, the Obama-like nation he emerged into. have that comma and with all that armor you will still need others for the mission remember that for every Jordan there has to be a little flying stars, you see yourself shine just as bright and now Chicago and now the world, get ready for your NBA 2020. -star Let's be honest, this is the first time he leaves the defending champion of the Raptors, Nick nurses, words and now fatigue, Yanis reserves, makes this debut as a star, trying hard in the paint is his style since the Miami Heat BAM Adebayo in this great season represented by you. kingdom, first-time star of New Orleans elegance, Brandon Eagle, thinks you can shake this travel buddy, first-time star of Eiffel Tower, Rudy Gobert, punished inside or out, either way, He'll get you first. -Time All-Star Utah Jazz Jonathan Spyder Mitchell.

He's a two-time All Stop, so you know you'll make it with the Milwaukee Bucks. Leave it for Chris Middleton as an on-court protest. He is an all-time disruptor. from the Miami Heat now leave it here from champion Serrano Ratliff Starla's first honest 14-year-old rookie scene from 20:19 and he's just started from the Atlanta Hawks, they call him ice, we also know his trade, young, yes, four times. All-Star, he handles the rock like Gibraltar of the Boston Celtics. Leave it to Kemper. Welcome to these kids, the most improved player and tonight he's ready to rock them here. From the world champion Serrano Raptors.

Leave it to Pascal Siegel. He is a great man with great skills. yes indeed, of the Philadelphia 76ers, joelle MP, the reigning MVP, can lead the lane without denying, of the Milwaukee Bucks, the captain, it's double, ladies and gentlemen, once again, 14 yards, we will give it our all, but school matters. organization dedicated to positively impacting Chicago lives and summer opportunities, but yeah, yeah, let's meet Team LeBron, he buys the team as a Los Angeles Lakers mogul to coach Frank Vogel, unable to play due to an injury, but Anyway, on the court you can kill it from the Portland Trailblazers.

Leave it for my man Jaime and it's like apressure cooker. First time stopping for the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker, we knew he would be a star of everything. He has shown us the Indiana Pacers bonus from Manchester. He has crazy skills that cannot be overstated for the Boston Celtics. The first time Jason Statham represents three-point range from the lane, he'll give you a dose of the Denver Nuggets. The Joker, two-time All-Star, yes, from the land below, always likes the wind resistance of the Philadelphia 76ers, everyone gives up on Vince Seven, known for his fashion, but his triple-double eyes look better of the Houston Rockets. for Russell Westbrook, since I have been an All-Star, he is a general with the ball for the Oklahoma City Thunder, the great Chris Paul and now the starters of the team LeBron, a league MVP who breaks his ankles. no forgiveness from the Houston Rockets league leading scorer James Hart may not say the line, but on the court he gives the clinic a four-time LA Clippers All-Star: Why is this our size?

The truth, keeping the defense honest. Reigning Dallas Mavericks Rookie of the Year Luca Dantas, seven-time All-Star, one of the ten biggest breeds on the South Side of Chicago and in Los Angeles, sixteen-time All-Star, three-time NBA Champion, we continue to witness of its reach. one of the best games for Chicago academics, a program that makes a real difference in mentoring the next generation of leaders transforming their neighborhoods and our city, ladies and gentlemen. I also call myself regular Chicago because it is the largest city in the world. all to watch the best players in the world do their thing and you are all qualified for it, are you ready for the best game in the world?

Let's enjoy the game, let's hear it one more time for everyone and your ladies of 2020 and Gentlemen, at this time we ask that if you can, please stand up and now be here to perform. Oh Canada please welcome a recording artist from Weyburn saskatchewan Eidos and revival: Neil Arts bright hearts we see you true north strong and free. Oh, far and wide it's okay, we're on guard for you Oh, we're on guard Oh, oh, we're on guard now presenting the colors It's the Chicago Army Recruiting Battalion color guard here to interpret the star-studded banner is a Klingon singer-songwriter and ten-time Grammy winner from Chicago Chaka Khan, oh say, can you see what we so proudly hailed at the last gleam of twilight whose broad stripes and dry, let's find wool, the walls we gazed upon were so gallantly flowing the night I was sincere, one more round of applause for Tennille, ours? and team assistant coaches Yanis of the Toronto Raptors Adrian Griffin and Jim sands assistant coaches 14 LeBron of the Los Angeles Lakers Phil hand Lionel Hollow and Jason Kidd the officials of the 69th NBA All-Star Game in their 22nd season and making their second Eighth All-Star game appearance Crew chief Mark Davis makes his first All-Star game appearance in his 16th season.

No. 42 referee Eric Lewis and also makes his first All-Star game appearance in his 20th season. Referee number 61 Courtney Kirk blue low. an innovative new set of rules that will make every possession of Team Yanis and Team LeBron compete to win each of the first three quarters. The winner of each 12-minute quarter will be the team that scores the most points within that quarter and each quarter is worth $100,000 to the winning team's charity if both teams score the same number of points within a quarter the donation The winner of the 69th NBA All-Star Game will be the first team to reach the final goal, the final goals, nor will it be the total score of the leading team of the first three quarters plus 24 points in attributes for Kobe Bryant, for example, if team LeBron leads, the team is honest with a score of 100 to 95 after the first three quarters the final target score is 124 percent plus 20 for the fourth quarter we will begin with the clock off 10 the total score of each team from the first three quarters on the main scoreboard the team that meets or exceeds the final target score wins the game and will win an additional $200,000 for their selected charity.

Alright, Chicago, time's up and now here's the deal. We have to raise all this sand, so we will do it respectively on our side. I have the north side. I'm going to go here on the east side, we're going to make a difference in the community tonight the 24th, the best basketball players in the world will write the next chapter of that story with a brand new format each quarter of the 69th NBA All-Star Game . between Team LeBron and Team Yas will be more significant: There is $100,000 on the line in each of the first three quarters and $200,000 is on the line for whichever team emerges victorious in the end, but the real winners will be the two local charities represented. by 2020 nba stars here's a look at those two organizations after school and the chicken dollar tonight's crooks are wearing special commemorative jerseys team lebron is wearing the number 24 teimi ominous is where a number 24 and simply colin is using jinke brian all guitars tragedy of january 26