Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns, one of the best young players in the league, should've been walking around Los Angeles and Staples Center on Sunday soaking in everything.
It was, after all, his first trip to an All-Star game at just 22 years old, a monumental accomplishment and the first of many trips that are sure to follow.
It was special — but he knew the day would mean even more for his friend, rival and teammate for the day, Philadelphia center Joel Embiid.
Embiid started for Stephen Curry's team Sunday, and in his first All-Star game appearance, he was one of the game's brightest stars.