Bryant was named the All-Star MVP four times -- in 2002, 2007, 2009 (co-MVP with Shaquille ... Durant is ranked third all-time in NBA All-Star Game scoring, trailing only James and Bryant.

What a thought. With that in mind, you'd think the NBA All-Star game would be the perfect place to execute that thought. Make it about basketball. Cut the fat. Showcase the league's biggest stars.