NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is an annual exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association that takes place during the NBA All-Star Weekend and features retired NBA players, WNBA players, actors, musicians and athletes from sports other than basketball.

The game was first held during the 2002–03 season as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is played on Friday in the same host city as the NBA All-Star Game.[1][2] However, the game is not held in the same arena as all the other All-Star Saturday events. Instead, it is held on the NBA Jam Session's practice court.

Rules

The game is played with the standard NBA rules; however, there are several rule changes that are used in this game.[3]

Celebrity Game Most Valuable Player

Year Winner
2005 Brian McKnight
2006 Nelly*[lower-alpha 1]
2007 Tony Potts
2008 Terrell Owens
2009 Terrell Owens (2)
2010 Michael Rapaport
2011 Justin Bieber*[lower-alpha 2]
2012 Kevin Hart
2013 Kevin Hart (2)
2014 Kevin Hart (3)
2014 Arne Duncan[lower-alpha 3]
2015 Kevin Hart (4)*[lower-alpha 4]
2016 Win Butler

2003 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The inaugural NBA All-Star Celebrity game was played on Friday, February 7, 2003 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.[6][7]

Celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Jamie Foxx highlighted this NBA All-Star Celebrity game playing alongside WNBA players, NBA legends, and other celebrities. Former NBA players and current Inside the NBA analysts Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley were the opposing coaches. Kenny Smith and the Jets wound up winning in a tight-knit game 46-43.

February 7, 2003
Kenny Smith and the Jets 46, Sir Charles and the Court Jesters 43

Sir Charles and the Court Jesters
Player Background
Mark McGrath Singer
Ice Cube Actor/Rapper
Nelly Rapper/Producer
Tim McGraw Singer
Ticha Penicheiro WNBA player
Moses Malone NBA legend
Nikki McCray WNBA player
Spud Webb NBA legend
Head Coach: Charles Barkley (NBA legend/TNT analyst/TV personality)

Kenny Smith and the Jets
Player Background
Justin Timberlake Singer/Actor
Jamie Foxx Singer/Actor
Roger Lodge Actor/TV host
Rebecca Lobo WNBA player
Sue Bird WNBA player
Jonathan Lipnicki Actor
Manute Bol NBA legend
Anthony Anderson Actor
Muggsy Bogues NBA legend
Brian McKnight Singer
Head Coach: Kenny Smith (Former NBA player/TNT analyst)

2004 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2004 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 13, 2004 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game featured celebrities from Paris Hilton to Bill Walton.[8] Although Richard Jefferson of the Lakers led all scorers with 16 points,[9] the Lakers would lose to the Braves 60-52.[10]

February 13, 2004
Buffalo Braves 60, Minneapolis Lakers 52

Buffalo Braves
Player Background
Sue Bird (2) WNBA player
Nick Carter Singer/actor
Tom Cavanagh Actor
Morris Chestnut Actor
DJ Clue Rapper
Donald Faison Actor
Mark Jackson NBA player
Roger Lodge (2) Blind Date host
Cuttino Mobley NBA Player
Nelly (2) Rapper
Henry Simmons Actor
Head Coach: P Diddy (Rapper)
Assistant Coach: Paris Hilton (Socialite/actress)
General Manager: Greg Anthony (ESPN analyst)

Minneapolis Lakers
Player Background
Bill Bellamy Actor/comedian
Nick Cannon Actor/singer
Kevin Hart Actor/comedian
Steve Howey Actor
Richard Jefferson NBA Player
Mark McGrath (2) Singer/Extra host
Frankie Muniz Actor
Sean Paul Reggae artist
Michael Rapaport Actor
Nikki Teasley WNBA player
Head Coach: Ashton Kutcher (Actor)
Assistant Coach: Lisa Leslie (WNBA player)
General Manager: Bill Walton (ESPN analyst)

2005 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2005 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game sponsored by Sprite was played on Friday, February 18, 2005 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.[11]

Rapper Nelly, pop rock singer Ryan Cabrera, rapper/actor Ice Cube, and actor Danny Masterson were among some of the celebrities who participated.[12] After playing the first half with the Nuggets, Entertainment Tonight correspondent Kevin Frazier played the second half with Team Denver. R&B Singer Brian McKnight scored the game winning basket as he threw in an off-balance shot that sailed in while getting the foul call with 9.9 seconds in the fourth quarter, and he was named the first ever MVP of the NBA All-Star Celebrity game.[13]

February 18, 2005
Team Nuggets 55, Team Denver 54

Team Denver
Player Background
DJ Clue (2) Rapper
Jermaine Dupri Rapper
Becky Hammon WNBA player
Lisa Leslie WNBA player
Roger Lodge (3) Blind Date host
Danny Masterson Actor
Mark McGrath (3) Singer/Extra host
Wilmer Valderrama Actor
Head Coach: Andre Miller (NBA Player)
Assistant Coach: Vivica A. Fox (Actress)
General Manager: Greg Anthony (ESPN analyst)

Team Nuggets
Player Background
Ryan Cabrera Singer
Donald Faison (2) Actor
Kevin Frazier Entertainment Tonight correspondent
Eric Koston Professional skateboarder
Brian McKnight (2) Singer
Nelly (3) Rapper
Nykesha Sales WNBA player
Diana Taurasi WNBA player
Head Coach: Earl Boykins (NBA player)
Assistant Coach: Gabrielle Union (Actress)
General Manager: Stephen A. Smith (ESPN analyst)

2006 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2006 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 17, 2006 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.[14][15]

Nelly was named MVP with a game-high 14 points and 12 rebounds and hit H-Town's only two three-pointers in a losing effort as the Clutch City Team beat the H-Town Team 37-33.

February 17, 2006
Clutch City Team 37, H-Town Team 33

H-Town Team
Player Background
Carlos Bernard Actor
Chris Brown Singer
Nick Cannon (2) Actor/signer
Becky Hammon (2) WNBA player
Nelly (4) Singer/actor
Tony Potts Access Hollywood correspondent
Brandon Routh Actor
Coach: Eva Longoria (Actress)
General Manager: Stephen A. Smith (ESPN analyst)

Clutch City Team
Player Background
Bow Wow Hip-Hop artist/actor
Swin Cash WNBA player
Ice Cube (2) Singer/actor
Donald Faison (2) Actor
Andrew Firestone ABC's The Bachelor (Season 3)
Kevin Frazier (2) Entertainment Tonight correspondent
Chris Meloni Actor
Head Coach: Queen Latifah (Singer/actress)
General Manager: Greg Anthony (ESPN analyst)

2007 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2007 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Presented by 2K Sports was played on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada. Jamie Foxx was scheduled to play but did not play to perform at a concert later that night.[16] Donald Faison started for the East but was traded to the West team in exchange for no one during the second quarter. During the third quarter New Orleans Saints running back and West player Reggie Bush slightly sprained his right ankle and did not play the rest of the game. However, Access Hollywood correspondent and fellow West teammate Tony Potts scored 14 points and eight rebounds for the West team as he helped the West beat the East 40-21 and was named the game's MVP. During the game, Jazz Bear, the mascot of the Utah Jazz,[17] ESPN reporter Jim Gray,[18] and former NBA player Jerome Williams played a few minutes in the game.[19][20]

February 16, 2007
West 40, East 21

East
Player Background
David Arquette Actor
Michael Clarke Duncan Actor
Taye Diggs Actor
Donald Faison (3) Actor
Bobby Flay TV Chef
Jamie Kennedy Actor/comedian
Nelly (5) Hip-hop artist/actor
Katie Smith WNBA player
LaDainian Tomlinson NFL player
Carrot Top Comedian
Chris Tucker Actor/comedian
Head Coach: Tim Legler (ESPN analyst)
Assistant Coach: James Pickens Jr. (Actor)

West
Player Background
Bow Wow (2) Hip-Hop artist/actor
Reggie Bush NFL player
Nick Cannon (3) Actor/comedian
Tamika Catchings WNBA player
James Denton Actor
Jamie Foxx (2) Actor/comedian/singer
Tony Potts (2) Access Hollywood correspondent
Jonathan Silverman Actor
Head Coach: Greg Anthony (ESPN analyst)
Assistant Coach: Wayne Newton (Singer/actor)

2008 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. A total of 17 celebrities took part in the game. The game was marked by a surprise appearance by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens in the middle of the second quarter, where he joined and played with the New Orleans team. Owens scored 18 points including a dunk. He was named MVP of the game after helping his team win 51-50. ESPN analyst Ric Bucher was the commissioner for the game.[21]

February 15, 2008
Team New Orleans 51, Team Hornets 50

Team New Orleans
Player Background
A. J. Calloway Extra correspondent
Seth Gilliam Actor
Zach Gilford Actor
Taylor Hicks Singer/2006 American Idol winner
James Lafferty Actor
Ne-Yo Singer/actor
Terrell Owens NFL player
Master P Hip-hop artist
Ruth Riley WNBA player
Coach: Gabrielle Union (Actress)
General Manager: Stephen A. Smith (ESPN analyst)

Team Hornets
Player Background
Swin Cash (2) WNBA player
Common Singer/actor
Terry Crews Actor
James Kyson Lee Actor
Floyd Mayweather Boxer
Tony Potts (3) Access Hollywood correspondent
Chris Tucker (2) Actor/comedian
Deion Sanders NFL legend
Coach: Alyssa Milano (Actress)
General Manager: Bill Walton (NBA legend/ESPN Analyst)

2009 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2009 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. A total of 17 celebrities took part in the game. Basketball Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Julius Erving, who combined for 23 NBA All-Star appearances, served as coaches for the celebrity teams. NBA legends, Dominique Wilkins and Clyde Drexler, were joined by former players, Dan Majerle and Rick Fox, in the celebrity team roster. WNBA stars Lisa Leslie and Kara Lawson also participated in the game along with four Harlem Globetrotters players.[22]

Previous year's MVP, Terrell Owens scored a game-high 17 points and led the East Sunrisers to a 60–57 victory over the West Sunsetters. Owens, an American football star for Dallas Cowboys, was named as the Celebrity Game MVP for the second year in a row. The game was marked by a surprise appearance by another Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman in the middle of the game, where she joined and played with the East Sunrisers. ESPN play-by-play commentator Mike Breen also made a surprise appearance as the referee for the game.[23]

February 13, 2009
East Sunrisers 60, West Sunsetters 57

East Sunrisers
Player Background
Dominique Wilkins NBA legend
Rick Fox Los Angeles Lakers legend
Kara Lawson WNBA player
James Denton (2) Actor
Zachary Levi Actor
Terrell Owens (2) NFL player
"Special K" Daley Harlem Globetrotters
"Wildkat" Edgerson Harlem Globetrotters
Nancy Lieberman WNBA legend
Coach: Julius Erving (NBA legend)

West Sunsetters
Player Background
Clyde Drexler NBA legend
Dan Majerle Phoenix Suns legend
Lisa Leslie (2) WNBA player
Donald Faison (4) Actor
Michael Rapaport (2) Actor
Chris Tucker (3) Actor/comedian
"Scooter" Christensen Harlem Globetrotters
"Handles" Franklin Harlem Globetrotters
Coach: Magic Johnson (NBA legend/ESPN analyst)

2010 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2010 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Final Fantasy XIII was played on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. A total of 20 celebrities took part in the game, including several former basketball players. Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and five-time NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning, served as coaches for the celebrity teams. Three former NBA players, Robert Horry, Rick Fox and Chris Mullin, along with Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, participated in the game.[22] The West team won 41–37 over the East. "Special K" Daley, one of the four Harlem Globetrotters player that participated in the game, scored game-high 18 points for the West. Actor Michael Rapaport, who scored 4 points, was named as the Celebrity Game MVP for his defense on football player Terrell Owens, the MVP of the last two Celebrity Games. Owens, who played both college basketball and football in Chattanooga, led the East with 10 points.[22] The Globetrotters, joined by "Curly" Neal and "Bucket" Blakes, entertained the crowd during the timeouts with their signature ball-handling tricks.[24]

February 12, 2010
West 41, East 37

East
Player Background
Dr. Oz Doctor/TV host
Chris Tucker (4) Actor/comedian
Joel Moore Actor
Pitbull Musician
Terrell Owens (3) Football player
"Flight Time" Lang Harlem Globetrotters
"Big Easy" Lofton Harlem Globetrotters
Angel McCoughtry WNBA player
Nancy Lieberman (2) WNBA legend/Basketball Hall of Famer
Rick Fox (2) NBA legend
Head coach: Alonzo Mourning (NBA legend)
Assistant coach: Mario Lopez (Actor)

West
Player Background
Anthony Kim Golfer
Terrence J TV host
Mark Cuban Dallas Mavericks owner
Common (2) Actor/musician
Michael Rapaport (3) Actor
"Scooter" Christensen (2) Harlem Globetrotters
"Special K" Daley (2) Harlem Globetrotters
Becky Hammon (3) WNBA player
Chris Mullin NBA legend
Robert Horry NBA legend
Head coach: Magic Johnson (NBA legend/ESPN analyst)
Assistant coach: Drake (Musician)

2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2011 BBVA Celebrity All-Star Game was played on Friday, February 18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The head coaches were Basketball Hall of Famers Bill Walton and Magic Johnson. Their assistants were comedians Ty Burrell and Jason Alexander. Each team featured fake "general managers" who simulated to have chosen the team.

The game's MVP was chosen by voting through text messaging and social media. At the end of the game, Justin Bieber was announced the MVP. Bieber scored eight points (3-11 FG), and had two rebounds and four assists. NBA legend Chris Mullin said of Bieber, "He's got a nice little game... but more importantly, he's got great passion. It looked like he loves the game."[25]

February 18, 2011
East 54, West 49
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California

West
Members Occupation
Justin Bieber singer/songwriter
Swin Cash (3) current WNBA player
Rick Fox (3) former NBA player/actor
A.C. Green former NBA player
Rob Kardashian TV personality/model
Zachary Levi (2) actor/singer
Romeo Miller entertainer/actor
Jalen Rose former NBA player/ESPN analyst
Trey Songz singer/songwriter
Head coach: Magic Johnson (NBA legend/ESPN analyst)
Assistant coach: Ty Burrell (Actor)
General manager: Jimmy Kimmel (Comedian)

East
Members Occupation
Nick Cannon (4) TV personality/actor
Tamika Catchings (2) current WNBA player
Common (3) singer/songwriter/actor
Arne Duncan US Secretary of Education
Chris Mullin (2) former NBA player/ESPN analyst
Scottie Pippen NBA legend
Michael Rapaport (4) entertainer/actor
Mitch Richmond former NBA player
Jason Sudeikis TV personality/actor
Head coach: Bill Walton (NBA legend/ESPN analyst)
Assistant coach: Jason Alexander (Actor)
General manager: Bill Simmons (ESPN columnist)

2012 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2012 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Participants in 2012's version of the game include J.Cole, Common, Vinny Guadagnino, Kevin Hart, and Ne-Yo.[26]

Arne Duncan scored 17 points, and grabbed eight rebounds for the East, but teammate Kevin Hart, who recorded 8 points and 6 assists, was named the game's MVP. Hart was also given two technical fouls and was ejected from the game with about a minute to go in the fourth quarter for protesting a call made against him. The East won the game 86-54. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard coached for the East team and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant coached the West team.[27]

February 24, 2012
East 86, West 54

West
Player Background
Javier Colon Singer and songwriter
Common (4) Rapper/actor
Tim Hardaway NBA legend
Chris Mullin (3) NBA legend/ESPN analyst
Ne-Yo (2) Singer/actor
Mitch Richmond (2) NBA legend
Drew Scott Real estate expert, co-host of Property Brothers
J.B. Smoove Actor/comedian
Jesse Williams Actor/model
Coach: Kevin Durant (NBA player)

East
Player Background
Nick Anderson NBA legend
Tamika Catchings (3) WNBA player
J. Cole Rapper
Arne Duncan (2) US Secretary of Education
Doug Gottlieb ESPN analyst
Vinny Guadagnino Jersey Shore personality
Penny Hardaway NBA legend
Kevin Hart (2) Actor/comedian
Jonathan Scott Contractor, co-host of Property Brothers
Coach: Dwight Howard (NBA player)

2013 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2013 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Sprint Arena in Houston, Texas.[28] The game featured 18 players, including Jamaican Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt, Entertainment Tonight correspondent Rocsi Diaz, actor Josh Hutcherson, ABC News correspondent John Schriffen, and Kevin Hart. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden served as the game's head coaches.[29]

Josh Hutcherson was the leading scorer of the East Team with 11 points which including three 3-pointers. Arne Duncan and Terrence Jenkins were the leading scorers of the West Team with 11 points; teammate Kevin Hart, however, who scored five points, three rebounds, and one assist, was named Celebrity Game MVP for the second successive year. Hart became the second player to win the Most Valuable Player award twice joining Terrell Owens, who won it in 2008 and 2009.[30]

February 15, 2013
West 58, East 38

East
Player Background
Usain Bolt Olympic sprinter
Bruce Bowen Former NBA player
Nick Cannon (5) TV personality/actor
Tamika Catchings (4) WNBA player
Rocsi Diaz Entertainment Tonight correspondent
Sean Elliott NBA legend
Josh Hutcherson Actor
Ne-Yo (3) Singer/actor
Trey Songz (2) Singer/songwriter
Head Coach: Russell Westbrook (NBA player)
Assistant Coach: Queen Latifah (Rapper/actress)

West
Player Background
Common (5) Rapper/actor
Clyde Drexler (2) NBA legend
Kevin Hart (3) Comedian/actor
Arne Duncan (3) U.S. Secretary of Education
Terrence Jenkins (2) E! News co-anchor
Maya Moore WNBA player
Dikembe Mutombo NBA legend
Ryen Russillo SVP & Russillo co-host
John Schriffen ABC News correspondent
Head Coach: James Harden (NBA player)
Assistant Coach: Samantha Harris (TV host/actress)

2014 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Arne Duncan playing in the 2014 Celebrity Game.

The 2014 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 14, 2014 from the Sprint Arena at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.[31] The game featured 18 players including comedian/actor and two-time Celebrity Game MVP Kevin Hart, Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton, ESPN "Mike & Mike" co-hosts Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg, Actor Michael B. Jordan ("The Wire"), United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and others. ESPN's "NBA Countdown" co-hosts Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose were the head coaches.[32] Brandon Franklin was a fan who won the Sprint's Assistant Coach For A Day Sweepstakes and he served as assistant coach for the East team.[33]

Arne Duncan led the way with a celebrity game record of 20 points, and added 11 rebounds, and six assists as the East team beat the West team 60-56. The West's Kevin Hart scored 7 points and 4 assists was once again voted MVP by the fans; however, due to his lackluster play he passed the award to Arne Duncan.[34]

February 14, 2014
East 60, West 56

East
Player Background
Bruce Bowen (2) Former NBA player
Nick Cannon (6) TV personality/actor
Skylar Diggins WNBA player
Arne Duncan (4) U.S. Secretary of Education
Mike Greenberg ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike co-host
Kristen Ledlow NBA Inside Stuff co-host
Romeo Miller (2) Entertainer/actor
Stan Verrett ESPN's SportsCenter anchor
Wale Rapper
Head Coach: Jalen Rose (Former NBA player and NBA analyst)
Assistant Coach: David Jacoby (ESPN producer, Grantland writer and editor)
Assistant Coach: Brandon Franklin

(Winner of the Sprint's Assistant Coach For A Day Sweepstakes)

West
Player Background
Tamika Catchings WNBA player
Elena Delle Donne WNBA player
Snoop Dogg Rapper/actor
Mike Golic ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike co-host
Kevin Hart (4) Comedian/actor
Erin Heatherton Victoria's Secret model
Terrence Jenkins (3) E! News co-anchor
Michael B. Jordan Actor
Jesse Williams (2) Actor
Head Coach: Bill Simmons (Sports columnist, NBA analyst and author)
Assistant Coach: Zach Lowe (Grantland writer)

2015 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2015 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 13, 2015. It was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, home of the New York Knicks. This was the first celebrity game played at an NBA arena in the event's history. The game was televised nationally by ESPN.[35]

This game featured 20 players including Arcade Fire frontman, Win Butler, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, 2014 Little League World Series female pitcher Mo'ne Davis, WNBA player Skylar Diggins, Paralympic athlete Blake Leeper, NBA hall of famer Chris Mullin, and Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera. This game also featured two All-Star Celebrity Game MVPs; 2010 winner Michael Rapaport and 2012, 2013, and 2014 winner Kevin Hart.[36]

ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike" hosts Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg coached the West and East teams respectively. The West team assistant coaches were film director Spike Lee and tennis legend John McEnroe. New York Knicks' small forward Carmelo Anthony and former Baylor Bears center Isaiah Austin was the assistant coaches for the East team.[37] Actress and singer Keke Palmer sang the national anthem, and Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! performed at halftime.[38]

Although the West led by Atlanta Dream point guard Shoni Schimmel with 17 points beat the East 57-51, Kevin Hart of the East who scored 15 points won the MVP award. This was Hart's fourth MVP award in a row, a record for the Celebrity Game. Hart would then announce his retirement from the annual celebrity game.[39]

February 13, 2015
West 57, East 51

West
Player Background
Anthony Anderson (2) Actor
Win Butler Singer
Nick Cannon (7) TV personality/actor
Mo'ne Davis Little League pitcher
Skylar Diggins (2) WNBA player
Ansel Elgort Actor
Chris Mullin (4) NBA legend
Robert Pera Memphis Grizzlies owner
Sarah Silverman Comedian/actress
Jesse Williams (3) Actor
Head Coach: Mike Golic (ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike co-host)
Assistant Coach: Spike Lee (Film director/actor)
Assistant Coach: John McEnroe (Tennis legend)

East
Player Background
Abhishek Bachchan Bollywood actor
Chadwick Boseman Actor
Tina Charles WNBA player
Common (6) Rapper/actor
Kevin Hart (5) Comedian/actor
Allan Houston NBA legend
Kristen Ledlow (2) NBA Inside Stuff co-host
Blake Leeper Paralympic athlete
Michael Rapaport (5) Actor
Shoni Schimmel WNBA player
Head Coach: Mike Greenberg (ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike co-host)
Assistant Coach: Carmelo Anthony (NBA player)
Assistant Coach: Isaiah Austin (Former Baylor Bears player)

2016 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

Further information: 2016 NBA All-Star Game

The 2016 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game was played on February 12th, 2016 at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario.[40][41]

The game was a matchup of Team Canada vs. Team USA, coached by Canadian rapper Drake, and 4-time Celebrity game MVP Kevin Hart, respectively. It featured 21 players, including actors Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Anthony Anderson, O'Shea Jackson, Jr., Joel David Moore, and Tom Cavanagh, and TV hosts Nick Cannon, Terrence Jenkins, and the Property Brothers. The game also included four NBA legends in Chauncey Billups, Muggsy Bogues, Tracy McGrady, and Rick Fox, as well as Elena Delle Donne and Tammy Sutton-Brown of the WNBA.[42][43]

Team Canada won 74-64 and Win Butler was named MVP of the game.

February 12
7:00 pm ET
Team USA 64, Team Canada 74
Scoring by quarter: 15–20, 13–17, 18–16, 18–21

Team USA
Player Background
Anthony Anderson (3) Actor
Chauncey Billups NBA legend
Muggsy Bogues (2) NBA legend
Nick Cannon (8) TV personality/Actor
Elena Delle Donne (2) WNBA superstar
O'Shea Jackson, Jr. Actor
Terrence Jenkins (4) TV personality/Actor
Marc Lasry Milwaukee Bucks owner
Joel David Moore (2) Actor
Jason Sudeikis (2) Actor/Comedian
Head Coach: Kevin Hart (Actor)
Assistant Coach: Becky Hammon (Assistant Coach, San Antonio Spurs)
Assistant Coach: Isaiah Thomas (Player, Boston Celtics)
Assistant Coach: Andre Drummond (Player, Detroit Pistons)

Team Canada
Player Background
Eugenie Bouchard Professional tennis player
Win Butler (2) Singer, Arcade Fire
Tom Cavanagh (2) Actor
Rick Fox (4) NBA TV analyst
Stephan James Actor
Tracy McGrady NBA legend
Milos Raonic Professional tennis player
Drew Scott (2) TV host, Property Brothers
Johnathan Scott (2) TV host, Property Brothers
Tammy Sutton-Brown Former WNBA player
Kris Wu Actor/Singer
Head Coach: Drake (Rapper)
Assistant Coach: Steve Nash (NBA legend)
Assistant Coach: José Bautista (MLB All Star)
Assistant Coach: DeMar DeRozan (Player, Toronto Raptors)

Notes

  1. Nelly won the award while being on the losing team.
  2. Bieber won the award while being on the losing team.
  3. Hart originally won the award but passed the award to Arne Duncan.
  4. Hart won the award while being on the losing team.

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