With the league's All-Star festivities in New York City this weekend, all eyes are on the NBA for a celebration of all things basketball -- and especially of the game's biggest stars.
But guess what? NBA stars are just like the rest of us in a way -- they post to Instagram, and some of those posts are more popular than others. Instagram -- the company, not the app -- shared with us the all-time most popular posts from 10 of the game's top players.
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Read on to see which posts gave top players that special feeling of positive affirmation that can only come from a deluge of Instagram likes.
1. LeBron James
LeBron James' coming-home announcement was quite a hit.
A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 11, 2014 at 9:29am PDT
2. Kevin Durant
Perhaps this Instagram post is actually the real MVP.
2 life goals in the same day! So grateful. #YourTimeHasCome #MVP #NBA2K15 @2K A photo posted by Kevin Durant (@easymoneysniper) on May 6, 2014 at 3:49pm PDT
3. Dwyane Wade
Fans loved it when Wade proposed to actress Gabrielle Union; they married in 2014.
She said YES!!! @gabunion A photo posted by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) on Dec 21, 2013 at 5:02pm PST
4. Kobe Bryant
A show of respect to Allen Iverson got those double-taps going from Bryant's followers.
Time has wings my brotha. Your game pushed my then 21 year old self to play beyond my years. Your impact on the game will be felt for generations. #salute #respect #96 #AI A photo posted by Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) on Mar 1, 2014 at 10:22pm PST
5. Chris Paul
After Paul George's horrific leg injury last year, Chris Paul expressed his well-wishes.
Prayers out to @paul_george24! Love ya fam and I know you'll be back stronger than ever!!! #NBA #Family A photo posted by Chris Paul (@cp3) on Aug 1, 2014 at 11:20pm PDT
6. Carmelo Anthony
Family portraits are never not popular, right?
Heading to #JBC2013 game @ The Barclay Center w/ the fam!!!! A photo posted by @carmeloanthony on Apr 13, 2013 at 4:01pm PDT
7. Kyrie Irving
Like Paul and so many others, Irving took to social media to express support for George after his injury.
A photo posted by Kyrie Irving (@k1irving) on Aug 1, 2014 at 9:29pm PDT
8. Paul George
This post from George in the hospital let fans know he was on the mend.
Appreciate the champ @floydmayweather visiting me in the hospital.. Gave me some great advice and kept my spirits high!! Appreciate you once again big bro! #TBE #TMT A photo posted by Paul George (@ygtrece) on Aug 2, 2014 at 6:20pm PDT
9. Russell Westbrook
Westbrook congratulated Durant on winning last season's MVP award. Classy -- and popular.
M.V.P @easymoneysniper . Congrats bro!!! #brotherforlife #mvp #bestduo #bestontheplanet A photo posted by Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) on May 6, 2014 at 2:46pm PDT
10. Blake Griffin
Who says cats rule the Internet? Griffin -- and this pooch -- would disagree.
home sweet home @hypericeusa A photo posted by Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) on Dec 15, 2013 at 4:41pm PST