Watch: NBA All-Star Game kicks off with amazing video featuring Chicago icons

As host of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Chicago is on the world's center stage this weekend.

Ahead of Sunday's exhibition at the United Center, TNT broadcasted a goosebump-inducing video to kick off the action. The tribute featured numerous Chicago icons, who discussed growing up/living in the city and what it means to them personally.

Stand up, Chicago! 🙌

The 2020 #NBAAllStar Game is tipped off by Chicago legends @BarackObama, Michael Jordan, @KekePalmer, @common, @chancetherapper, @HEBRUBRANTLEY, @iJesseWilliams, @TheRealBuddyGuy, @DwyaneWade, @Candace_Parker & @IsiahThomas. pic.twitter.com/VyrI6Ajg2S
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 17, 2020

Those appearing in the video:

-Barack Obama
-Michael Jordan
-Common
-Chance the Rapper
-Dwyane Wade
-Candace Parker
-Isiah Thomas
-Buddy Guy
-Keke Palmer
-Jesse Williams
-Hebru Brantley

Jordan spoke for all Chicagoans when describing the impact the city has on its citizens:

"It's like a tattoo — it's not removable," the Bulls legend said.