NBA All-Star weekend 2013

The son of West guard Chris Paul looks none too impressed that his father was selected most valuable player of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday night in Houston. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

West guard Chris Paul of the Clippers, driving past East forward Chris Bosh of the Heat in the second half, finished the NBA All-Star game with 20 points, 15 assists and four steals to earn MVP honors Sunday night at the Toyota Center in Houston. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers blocks a shot by East forward LeBron James of the Heat late in the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday night. Bryant would finish with nine points, eight assists, four steals and two blocked shots -- both against James late in the game. (Scott Halleran / Getty Images)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers defends against East forward LeBron James of the Heat late in the game Sunday night at the Toyota Center. (Aaron M. Sprecher / EPA)

West forward Blake Griffin of the Clippers powers down a dunk late in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday night at the Toyota Center. (Scott Halleran / Getty Images)

East guard Kyrie Irving of the Cavaliers fights to keep possession of the ball against West guard Chris Paul of the Clippers in the second half of the NBA All-Star game Sunday night. (Erik Lesser / EPA)

East guard Paul George of the Pacers splits the defense of West forwards LaMarcus Aldridge of the Blazers and Kevin Durant of the Thunder (background) for a layup in the second half Sunday. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers hangs on the rim after throwing down a dunk against the East in the second half Sunday night. (Erik Lesser / EPA)

West guard James Harden of the Rockets and former Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook celebrate a three-point basket in the second half of their victory in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday night in Houston. (Erik Lesser / EPA)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers gets a kiss from one of his daughters during halftime of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday night in Houston. (Aaron M. Sprecher / EPA)

Alicia Keys performs during halftime of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

East forward LeBron James of the Heat brings the ball up court against West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers in the first half Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West power forward Blake Griffin of the Clippers winds up for a dunk against the East in the first half of the NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center. (Aaron M. Sprecher / EPA)

LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant

East forward LeBron James of the Heat makes a no-look pass against West center Dwight Howard and guard Kobe Bryant, both of the Lakers, in the first half Sunday. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers reacts to a play in the first half of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday in Houston. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West guard Russell Westbrook of the Thunder elevates to the rim for a dunk in the first half Sunday in Houston. (Aaron M. Sprecher / EPA)

East forward Luol Deng and center Joakim Noah, both of the Bulls, celebrate after a basket in the first half Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West forward Zach Randolph of the Grizzlies, left, and East center Joakim Noah of the Bulls battle for a rebound in the first half of the NBA All-Star game Sunday. (Lucy Nicholson / Associated Press)

East forward Luol Deng of the Bulls and West guard James Harden of the Rockets chase after a loose ball in the first half Sunday at the Toyota Center. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

East forward Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks tries to cut off a drive by West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers in the first half Sunday in Houston. (Erik Lesser / EPA)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers prepares to shoot a jumper over East guard Dwyane Wade of the Heat. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West power forward Tim Duncan of the Spurs tries to block a shot by East center Tyson Chandler of the Knicks in the first half Sunday. (Aaron M. Sprecher / EPA)

West guard Chris Paul of the Clippers attempts a reverse layup with East forward LeBron James of the Heat looking for a block in the first quarter of the all-star game Sunday. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

East forward Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks faces a wall of West defenders in Tony Parker of the Spurs, James Harden of the Rockets and Zach Randolph of the Grizzlies in the first half Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West forward Kevin Durant of the Thunder double pumps before slamming the ball in the first quarter Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West guard Kobe Bryant of the Lakers stretches for a layup in the first quarter of the game Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

West All-Star Blake Griffin of the Clippers puts down one of the first dunks of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday in Houston. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

East All-Star Chris Bosh of the Heat attempts a steal as West All-Star Kevin Durant of the Thunder drives in the first quarter Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

East forward LeBron James of the Heat is introduced during pregame ceremonies for the NBA All-Star game on Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston. (Scott Halleran / Getty Images)

Ne-Yo performs before the start of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday evening in Houston. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Lakers center Dwight Howard picks up ball boy Stephen McNair while warming up for the all-star game Sunday in Houston. (Erik Lesser / EPA)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant talks to Jay Z before the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Beyonce takes her seat courtside before the start of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Western Conference All-Stars Russell Westbrook of the Thunder and Blake Griffin of the Clippers chat as they warm up for the all-star game Sunday. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge waits to practice introductions before the NBA All-Star game Sunday at the Toyota Center. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Bulls forward Luol Deng talks to Celtics Hall of Fame center Bill Russell before warming up for the game Sunday. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich doesn’t look too happy to be practicing introductions before the game Sunday in Houston. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Director Spike Lee talks to Bulls center Joakim Noah before the all-star game on Sunday in Houston. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Comedian Kevin Hart, who would lead the West to a 58-38 victory, drives against actor Josh Hutcherson during the second half of the celebrity game on Friday night in Houston. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Ryen Russillo, Josh Hutcherson, Common, Ne-Yo

Rapper and actor Common drives down the lane for a shot against actor Josh Hutcherson and singer Ne-Yo (3) as broadcaster Ryen Russillo fights for position during the celebrity game on Friday in Houston. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Television personality and model Terrence Jenkins drives past singer Ne-Yo in the second half of the celebrity game on Friday night in Houston. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt dunks over comedian Kevin Hart in the first half of the celebrity game on Friday. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Rapper and actor Common looks to pass after driving against former NBA star Bruce Bowen and singer Trey Songz (5) in the first half of the celebrity game Friday night in Houston. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

In a media war, Rocsi Diaz of “Entertainment Tonight” fouls Terrence Jenkins of “E! News” as singer Ne-Yo (3) watches in the first half of the celebrity game on Friday night in Houston. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Rapper and actor Common (3) watches as former NBA star Bruce Bowen (12) brings the ball upcourt next to former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo (55) during the first half of the celebrity game on Friday. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Comedian Kevin Hart scores on a breakaway layup during the first half of the celebrity game on Friday night in Houston. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt warms up before the celebrity game on Friday night. (Pat Sullivan / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, participating in his 13th All-Star game, takes part in an interview session on Friday at the Toyota Center in Houston. (Aaron M. Sprecher / EPA)

Kari Mayen, 7, of Houston goes through the skills challenge court at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Thursday. (Melissa Phillip / Associated Press)