LeBron James continues to embrace the moment, even amid tragedy, as he made his arrival to the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. This weekend will be a celebration of the game and also a celebration, and mourning, of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others who passed in a helicopter crash nearly three weeks ago. LeBron James was asked about what it was like to be here for All-Star, for his 16th appearance, and he said that even amid the tragedy, being in Chicago for the celebration of the game is still a beautiful privilege. James will move into No. 2 in All-Star Game appearance once Sunday tips-off.
James was the leading vote-getter for the third consecutive season this year and he is looking for his third straight All-Star Game victory for Team LeBron, who has never lost under the conference-less All-Star format. It will be interesting to see how LeBron’s All-Star Weekend unfolds, as is he continues to be a spokesman for the league during an unprecedented time of mourning in the game.
