Vanessa Bryant receives a tender hug with Michael Jordan at All-Star Game

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She appeared at the NBAAll-Star Game at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Sunday, to present veteran player Chris Paul with the first-ever Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award.After of the emotional presentation, Vanessa Bryant received a supportive embrace from another NBA legend - Michael Jordan - as they were pictured together on the court.Vanessa, 39, dressed in an all-black ensemble, was seen smiling as Michael, 59, approached her and the pair engaged in friendly conversation together.

Love and support:Vanessa Bryant received a supportive embrace from another NBA legend - Michael Jordan - as they were pictured together at the event on Sunday in ClevelandMichael and the late Kobe Bryan had been close friends for years prior to his death.It was previously revealed how Kobe would refer to Michael as his 'big brother' and it seems that Michael has stayed close to the Bryant family.

Meanwhile, Vanessa was also seen standing with singer Mary J. Blige as she received love and support from those around her. Vanessa was pictured hugging Michael Jordan as Mary J.

Blige was present Emotional:Vanessa, 39, dressed in an all-black ensemble, was seen smiling as Michael, 59, approached her and the pair engaged in friendly conversation together Friends: Jordan has previously revealed how the late Kobe Bryant would refer to him as a 'big brother' Leaning on a friend: Vanessa looked delighted to see Michael at the eventVanessa - who is mom to daughters Natalia, 19, the late Gigi, 13, Bianka, five, and Capri, two, with the late NBA icon - posed with Paul, 36, his daughter Cameron, nine, and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, 58, on the floor at the venue as the honors were awarded.Paul, a 12-time All-Star who is on the.