18 years since NBA All-Star weekend set foot in the A. 18 years since one of the game’s most legendary Wizards coordinated the fairy tale last time. 18 years since the last night Kobe and Mike raised the curtain together on the All-Star stage. Makes sense. Their All-Star resumés go step for step.

Appearances: 

Jordan - 13, Kobe - 15

Scoring:

Jordan - 262 points, Kobe - 290 points

Scoring Rank:

Jordan - 3rd, Kobe - 2nd

Field Goals:

Jordan - 110, Kobe 119

Steals per game:

Jordan - 2.5, Kobe - 2.8

So of course stars filled the box seats to see the reigning prima and upcoming prima perform together.

Denzel.

Isaac Hayes.

Janet.

Diddy.

Adam Sandler.

Holyfield.

Lenox Lewis.

Jay and Bey.

Mariah.

MARIAH!

It was only right Mike and Kobe lock step to decide the outcome. Mike hit the go-ahead ahead fadeaway in OT. East up 138-136. Kobe came down and got fouled on a three. Made two to tie. 138-138. Double OT. First in All-Star history. Kobe mimicked MJ’s steps his whole career. From letting his tongue hang to remixing the fadeaway. Casual fans may not understand the culture and the movements, but it’s a ballet.  Two battling sides. Competition and respect. Sneakers represent the dichotomy. For hoopers, they’re pointe shoes. The instrument that makes ballet look magical and daring. Sneakers serve the same purpose, but with a different swag. Mike won his first All-Star game MVP in AJ 3s. Kobe chose to rock the True Blues in this ballet. Jordan sashayed in the XVIII’s.

Tinker verzus Tate.

5, 6, 7, 8...

Beauty in the chaos of the dance.

All the steps matter. Follow the lead.

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