JAKARTA - Anthony Edwards became the NBA player to win the Kobe Bryant trophy as the 2026 NBA All-Star MVP. In the game using the new format, he scored a total of 32 points in three games and led the USA Stars to win the All-Star game against the USA Stripes in the final at the Intuit Dome, Monday, February 16.
He also felt this victory was very meaningful for him. "This means a lot," said Edwards, quoting the NBA website from ANTARA.
Edwards was consistent in 26 minutes of play, making 13 of 22 shots, including six three-pointers from 15 attempts.
Edwards' productivity in the last game was the determinant of the title and locked the MVP status. He scored eight points from five shooting attempts when the USA Stars were 12-1 ahead and never caught up to win over the USA Stripes in the final match.
Edwards was also instrumental in the opening game when his 3-pointer forced overtime before his team secured the win.
The MVP All-Star trophy is named after Kobe Bryant as a form of tribute to the achievement of the NBA legend who won the MVP four times in 15 All-Star appearances. In history, a number of host players have also won the award, including Stephen Curry in the previous edition in San Francisco.
The MVP competition was headed by Kawhi Leonard, who scored 31 points for the USA Stripes while eliminating the World with a score of 48-45. Leonard put in 11 of 13 shots, including six of seven three-pointers, and contributed two steals. However, he only scored one point in the final game when the USA Stars dominated from the start.
Victor Wembanyama also impressed for the World team with a total of 33 points in two games, plus eight rebounds and three blocks. However, the World's failure to advance to the finals closed the door on his chances of winning the MVP.
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