Ranking Youngest NBA All-Star game MVP Winners
The NBA All-Star game MVP is, without a doubt, one of the most highly anticipated trophies during the All-Star weekend. The player who excels the most receive the special award. Over the years, fans have witnessed many NBA greats win the All-Star MVP.
On Sunday (February 19), the NBA All-Star game will take place. Fans are eager to see their favorite superstars compete in a contest that will likely provide a ton of mind-blowing highlights. The special matchup gives players a chance to unwind and play basketball without feeling too competitive. That, however, doesn't mean they won't give it their all in the game, as the MVP award is at stake.
Some might be wondering, who is the youngest to ever do it? Let's take a look at some of the youngest All-Star game MVPs:
Two GOATs are youngest players to win NBA All-Star game MVP award
Here's a look at the two youngest players to win the All-Star MVP:
#1 Kobe Bryant (23 Years Old)
In the 2002 NBA All-Star game, the late Kobe Bryant showed off his spectacular skill set.
While players saw the All-Star weekend as a few days off, Bryant being the "Mamba" he was, decided to go all out. There was no stopping Byrant in this special event as he treated it like a regular season game. He also showed off a bit when he threw the ball off the backboard to dunk himself.
Kobe Bryant added 31 points, five rebounds and five assists that day. The 2002 All-Star game was his fourth appearance in the event, and he didn't miss a single All-Star game from that point till his retirement.
#2 LeBron James (21 Years Old)
In 2006, LeBron James became the youngest player to win the All-Star game MVP award.
James was only playing in his third NBA season and made his second appearance in the All-Star game but was already making waves in the league at such a young age. To say he was outclassing some of the all-time greats who played that 2006 All-Star game would be an understatement.
LeBron James added 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. He also never missed an All-Star game after winning his first MVP honors. Fast forward 17 years, and he's once again about to captain his All-Star squad for the 2023 edition of the game.