NBA History: 5 greatest All-Star Game performances in the 2010s

#2 Kobe Bryant - 2011

Kobe Bryant was named MVP for a fourth and final time in 2011

Throughout his incredible career, Kobe Bryant was a regular fixture in the All-Star Game as he made 18 appearances, and the Lakers man was also named All-Star Game MVP on four occasions. His final MVP Award came during the 2011 All-Star Game which was also arguably his best-ever performance in the showcase game.

On his way to leading the West to a thrilling 148-143 win over the East, Bryant scored a game-high 37 points as he managed to outduel LeBron James.

He connected with 14 of his 26 attempts from the field, and he pulled down a game-leading 14 rebounds while also recording three steals. Kobe would go on to make five further All-Star appearances before retiring, although this was his last great performance at the event.

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#1 Anthony Davis - 2017

Anthony Davis broke the All-Star Game scoring record in 2017

The West defeated the East in the 2017 All-Star Game, as the two teams combined for a record 374 points. Due to a lack of defense, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis spent much of the game battling it out to surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 42 points, and it was Davis that pulled away in the fourth quarter to set a new record of 52 points.

The New Orleans Pelicans star was dominant throughout, and he reached 44 points with just under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Davis wasn't finished and he went on to record a further eight points as he finished shooting 26/39 from the floor.

Unsurprisingly, the then 23-year-old was named MVP for the first time, and Davis' record will be difficult to break in the years ahead.