Sunday marks five years since Kobe Bryant and eight others died in a helicopter crash. Bryant's legacy lives on in the NBA through younger players.

Check out NBC Sports’ new promotional spot for it’s upcoming NBA coverage starring actor Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) and NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Victor Wembanyama. This is NBC Sports’ first promotional spot with original content shot with NBA players since the new agreement was announced in July 2024.

Adam Silver, Mark Tatum, Joe Dumars from the NBA. Plus: Oscar Robertson, Jalen Rose, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, Sabrina Ionescu, Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, Kyler Murray, Travis Scott, A’ja Wilson,

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has established himself as one of the best players in the league thus far. Tatum has been in the league for nine season

For the fifth consecutive season, Jayson Tatum will represent the Boston Celtics as a starter at the All-Star game. It’s the 26-year-old’s sixth overall selection, and the third straight year he’s been voted in as a starter.

Lakers star LeBron James and leading vote-getter Giannis Antetokounmpo highlighted the NBA All-Star starters who were unveiled Thursday night.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was named an NBA All-Star for a sixth consecutive season on Thursday night, and along with Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Karl-Anthony Towns—was named an Eastern Conference starter.

The NBA unveils a list of ten players entering the starter pool of the Eastern and Western Conferences, heading to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game

The other starters in the Western Conference pool are Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson were named starters in the East. A combination of fans, media and players vote to select starters, while coaches draft reserves.

The Sacramento Kings play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena The Sacramento Kings are spending $7,524,892 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $6,638,009 per win Game Time: 9:00 PM

The NBA on Thursday revealed the starters for the revamped All-Star Game, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises. LeBron James is officially an All-Star for the 21st year.