Top moments in Jordan’s NBA career: No. 21
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By Sam Smith | asksam@bulls.com | 09.07.09
No. 21: Keeping the kids in their place
February 8, 1998—Kobe Bryant, in his first All-Star game, was determined like a young gun fighter to show up Jordan in what looked like his last All-Star appearance.
Bryant came out with a 360-degree dunk and lob dunk, but Jordan led the East to a big win with a game high 23 points, team-high eight assists, six rebounds and team-high three steals and won his third All-Star game MVP award.