Anthony Edwards won the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP, receiving the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy after leading the USA Stars (Team Stars) to the championship in the new mini-tournament format.

Quick Scoop

  • Anthony Edwards, guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, captured his first All-Star MVP in 2026 at age 24.
  • He starred for USA Stars (often called Team Stars) in the revamped All-Star mini-tournament, facing USA Stripes and Team World.
  • Across three games, he totaled 32 points, with key bursts of 13 points in the opener and clutch scoring to force overtime and secure wins.
  • The final saw Stars beat Stripes 47–21, sealing the MVP narrative around Edwards’ energetic two-way impact and big-moment shot-making.
  • With this award, he joins Kevin Garnett as the only Timberwolves players to have ever won an NBA All-Star Game MVP.

Recent All-Star Game MVPs

Here are the latest winners for extra context.

  • 2026 – Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves (USA Stars).
  • 2025 – Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors.
  • 2024 – Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks.

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