NBA has always been a league based on their star power. During the All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, the league honored its most legendary players.
A collection of the best living, breathing and/or remembered players in the league’s history were honored at halftime of All-Star weekend’s showcase event.
The halftime presentation introduced the ’75 plus one’ Greatest by position, forwards first, followed by centers and guards.
Forwards headlined by LeBron James, who received a massive ovation from the fans at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in his hometown Cleveland.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for centers and Michael Jordan for guards were the other two Mt. Rushmore players that headlined the rest of the legendary players.
Earlier in the day, the league held its Legends Awards show. Jerry West and Dikembe Mutombo were some of the recipients.
Magic Johnson introduced the 83-year-old Jerry West as the 2022 Legend of the Year. Dikembe Mutombo was named the Global Ambassador Award for his work in his native Africa as an NBA Ambassador.
NBA broadcast Hall of Famer Marv Albert was on hand for recognition since his retirement last summer.
Carmelo Anthony introduced Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the inaugural recipient of the Legends Social Justice Award for his work and commitment to civil rights.
Photo: AP Photo/Ron Schwane
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