Getty Image There were a lot of musical moments this past NBA All-Star weekend, whether it was Janelle Monáe putting in work during the celebrity game or Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems highlighting the halftime show. One that stood out most to some people, though, was the pre-game performance of “O Canada” by Canadian R&B …
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The NBA Celebrated Africa’s Global Contributions With An All-Star Halftime Performance Featuring Burna Boy, Rema, And Tems
The NBA has become more and more global in the past few years, incorporating a greater volume of international players from Asia, Europe, and especially Africa. In celebration of African contributions to the league (and the league’s partnership with FIBA in creating the Basketball Africa League), the 2023 All-Star Game Halftime Show featured three of …
Nikola Jokic Drafted Himself To Team LeBron To Ensure He Wasn’t The Last Pick In The All-Star Draft
TNT The 2023 NBA All-Star Draft was in-person, just prior to tipoff of the game on the stage in Utah, and it created for some funny moments as the players sat there on the stage waiting for LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo to call their names. In an effort to not have someone sitting there …
Here Are The Team LeBron And Team Giannis Rosters After The 2023 NBA All-Star Draft
Getty Image The 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah featured a new twist on the current format of having captains draft the two All-Star teams, as rather than being on a TV special a week prior to the game, the draft took place on the court prior to tip-off. That has made …
Giannis Antetokounmpo Drafted Ja Morant As An All-Star Reserve Even Though He Is A Starter
TNT The NBA tried to do something new with its All-Star Draft ahead of 2023’s edition of the game. While it’s not unusual for the two captains to pick their teams for the game, the league had LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo take the stage in Salt Lake City and draft their teams live ahead …
Does the Outcome of the NBA All-Star Game Matter Towards the Season?
Source: NBA The NBA All-Star teams were chosen by fans, players and a media panel. The NBA All-Star Game is the league’s annual showcase of the most talented basketball players in the world competing against one another. But without anything on the line, does the NBA All-Star game matter? The Sunday game is the headline …
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Janelle Monáe Had A Good Laugh After The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Despite Not Scoring
Getty Image Not only did Janelle Monáe make her musical comeback this week with her new single, “Float,” but she made her debut in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game last night (February 17). Monáe was part of Dwyane Wade’s Celebrity All-Star team this year, among the likes of Simu Lu and Alex Toussaint. While Monáe …
Who Is Jesser? Meet the YouTuber in NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game
Source: Getty Images The NBA’s 2023 Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game is upon us, though the “all-stars” playing ball may not be “celebrities” to everyone who watches. For example, if you’re not a YouTube fiend, you may be wondering who Jesser is. Article continues below advertisement Jesser will hit the court as this year’s game starts …
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Janelle Monáe’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Training Is Going… Well?
Getty Image As a certified hoop junkie, I have to say: Hoop skills trainers have become a plague on social media. While many offer a useful, helpful, and arguably needed service, others have become a little too obsessed with engagement (which can lead to employment, fair enough) and begun incorporating some truly ridiculous drills, props, …
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Joel Embiid Says He May Not Play In The All-Star Game: ‘I’m Not Healthy’
Getty Image The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will be missing some big names, as three starters — Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson — all were ruled out for the game due to injuries, vaulting Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, and Pascal Siakam into draft pool for Sunday’s game. Joel Embiid was among those moved …
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Burna Boy, Rema, And Tems Are The Performers For The 2023 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show
Getty Image There is perhaps no greater sign of the rise of Afrobeats (aka Afropop, aka Afrofusion) in the US than this: The upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Game features a wealth of Nigerian stars as halftime performers. Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems have all been announced as the performers for the halftime show, along with …
Vin Diesel Will Perform The Introductions At The 2023 NBA All-Star Game
Getty Image The NBA likes to find ways for people outside of the world of basketball to get involved in its All-Star festivities. The obvious way is for folks to participate in the Celebrity Game on Friday, but over the years, the league has made the entire weekend into a larger and larger event, with …
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