The 2016 NBA All-Star Game, set for Toronto on Feb. 14, will double as a showcase game in Kobe Bryant’s ongoing farewell tour.
The Lakers guard, who announced his plans to retire after the 2015–16 season, will make his 18th All-Star Game appearance after pulling down a league-leading 1.89 million votes in the fan voting process. Bryant will be joined by Thunder forward Kevin Durant and Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard in the West’s frontcourt. Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Thunder guard Russell Westbrook fill out the West's backcourt. With 1.