 Boy, this dream season for Jaron Duran continues here with a home run in the All-Star Game. Duran named the MVP of the game, and now the American League has won 10 of the last 11 All-Star Games. Hornets improved to 5-0 in NBA Summer League action overall, beat the Denver Nuggets 80-66, led by Nick Smith Jr., 21 points. Former NBA player Joe Jellybean Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69, played eight NBA seasons.