Let the NBA All-Star weekend festivities begin with the annual All-Star Celebrity Game.
Some of the top artists, athletes, movie stars and a former NBA champion will take part in the event where celebrities can show off their hoops skills, all while having some fun and hijinks in between.
The head coaches of the game should make it an even more entertaining event; instead of facing off on ‘First Take,’ Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe will battle on the court as the coaches of the squads. They’ll also get some music firepower on their staffs, with Sharpe getting 50 Cent as an assistant, while Smith will get Lil Wayne and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson on his staff.
Here’s what to know for the entertaining celebrity basketball game:
Micah Parsons named MVP of NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons claimed the MVP award of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game as he led Team Shannon Sharpe to victory. ESPN credited Parsons with 37 points on 17-for-31 shooting and said he had 16 rebounds and four steals in the win.
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When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game?
The 2024 All-Star Celebrity Game begins at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
How to watch 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
The game will air on ESPN and can be streamed on the ESPN App.
Who is playing in the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game?
Twenty-one celebrities will play in the game, with each team getting 10 players. A 21st player was added on Monday thanks to the ‘Pat McAfee Show,’ with Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua being added. It hasn’t been revealed which squad he’ll be on. Also joining the festivities − but not playing − will be Richard Jefferson and McAfee.
Here is the roster of each team:
Team Shannon
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons
IndyCar Series driver Conor Daly
Actor Quincy Isaiah
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd
Streamer Kai Cenat
Actor Dylan Wang
YouTuber and TV host Lilly Singh
Singer-songwriter SiR
Country singer Walker Hayes
Latin singer Anuel AA
Team Stephen A.
Artist and actress Jennifer Hudson
Former NBA champion Metta World Peace
Basketball entertainer Jack Ryan
Singer AJ McLean
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud
Chef Kwame Onwuachi
Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud
Content creator Tristan Jass
Musician Adam Blackstone
Olympic high-jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi
What’s new at the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game?
The celebrity game’s ‘Ruffles 4-Point Ridgeline’ and ‘Ruffles Crunch Time,’ a time period where a team can have two minutes where point values are doubled, will be back. Newly introduced will be the ‘Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Challenge,’ which will be a one-minute, relay-style shooting contest.
The court will also be noticeably different thanks to the game being played on a new LED court. The NBA says it will carry ‘an endless amount of animation capabilities throughout the game such as a dynamic three-point line, court graphics and much more.’ The same court will be used for All-Star Saturday Night.