This time, Stockton and Gan Guoyang lifted the AMVP trophy together.
Stockton had a smile on his face and said, "It's been almost 10 years since we last lifted the cup together."
"Yeah, 10 years have gone by so fast, John."
The last time they lifted the cup together was at the 1984 NCAA finals.
Since then, they've been playing for different teams, but their friendship has never been interrupted, and it's even gotten closer.
David Stern joined them for a photo, bestowing them the title "Star Among Stars."
However, Stern whispered to Gan Guoyang, "You want to snatch this MVP too? You should know who it was originally meant for."
The league had been prepared before the game that as long as the Western team won, the MVP would go to Stockton and Malone.
During the game, the stars would play along to ensure Malone and Stockton got the best stats.
But as the game went on, both sides got serious, and Gan Guoyang took control of the game unceremoniously.
