In keeping up with the times, the NBA has decided to join the emoji craze. During this weekend's All-Star event, the players selected to participate in Sunday night's game have been awarded corresponding emoji.
For fans wanting to get in on the fun, it's easy. Simply tweet the hashtag symbol followed by the players first and last name and voila!
However, in addition to spurring the enjoyment factor, the emoji also serves another purpose. As you may or may not know, fans help decide the Most Valuable Player for the All-Star game. (Fan votes account for 25% of the overall vote.