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TheNBA All-Star Celebrity Gameis an annual exhibition basketball game held by theNational Basketball Associationthat takes place during theNBA All-Star Weekendand features retired NBA players,WNBAplayers, actors, musicians and athletes from sports other than basketball.

The game was first held during the2002–03 seasonas part of the NBA All-Star Weekend inAtlanta,Georgia. The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is played on Friday in the same host city as theNBA 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.

There was no game in 2021 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.It resumed in 2022.

Kevin Hartis widely regarded as the greatest all star celebrity player of all time. He has the record for most MVP’s (4). He also has the record for most consecutive MVP’s (4).

Rules

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The game is played with the standard NBA rules; however, there are several rule changes that are used in this game.[3][4]

  • Games were played in four-quarters of 8 minutes from 2003 to 2011; since 2012, the game was extended to 10 minutes a quarter.[5]
  • Each team is allowed one timeout per half. Timeouts don't carry over to the next half.
  • From 2003 to 2012, the game clock does not stop while the play is not active except for timeouts, the final two minutes of the halves & overtime, or at the official's discretion. Since 2013, the clock stops during the final two minutes of every quarter except for timeouts, overtime and at the official's discretion.
  • Overtime periods are two minutes in length with a running clock, each team is allowed one timeout during the overtime period, plus any not used in regulation.
  • Players and/or coaches can be assessedtechnical foulsand could risk immediate disqualification.
  • There was noMost Valuable Playeruntil 2005. From 2005 to 2010, the media members in attendance voted for the MVP. Since 2011, the fans in attendance and TV viewers now vote for the MVP through text messaging and social media.[6]
  • The game did not use the shot clock rule put into place during the2011–12 seasonin which the last five seconds of the shot clock were modified to include tenths of a second from 2012 to 2014; the rule was put in effect since 2015. However, the shot clock did not use tenths in the final five seconds until during the second half of the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
  • In 2018, there is a 4-point decal located 2 feet from the top of the 3-point line which will be active during the second half of the game. To score four points, a player's foot must be touching any part of a decal. Since 2019, the 4-point decal has become a 4-point line set a yard behind the 3-point line and the line is in use for the entire game. A player's foot must be behind the 4-point line to score four points.[7]

Most Valuable Player

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Year Winner
2003-2004 No MVP award awarded
2005 Brian McKnight
2006 Nelly[a]
2007 Tony Potts
2008 Terrell Owens(1)
2009 Terrell Owens(2)
2010 Michael Rapaport
2011 Justin Bieber[b]
2012 Kevin Hart(1)
2013 Kevin Hart(2)
2014 Kevin Hart(3),Arne Duncan(1)[c]
2015 Kevin Hart(4)[d]
2016 Win Butler
2017 Brandon Armstrong
2018 Quavo
2019 Famous Los
2020 Common
2021 Game not held due to theCOVID-19 pandemic
2022 Alex Toussaint
2023 DK Metcalf
2024 Micah Parsons

Multi-time winners

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Player Times Awarded Years
Kevin Hart 4 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Terrell Owens 2 2008, 2009

2003 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The inaugural NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 7, 2003 at theGeorgia World Congress CenterinAtlanta,Georgia.[8][9]

Celebrities likeJustin TimberlakeandJamie Foxxhighlighted this NBA All-Star Celebrity game playing alongside WNBA players, NBA legends, and other celebrities. Former NBA players and currentInside the NBAanalystsKenny SmithandCharles Barkleywere 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 Jets46,Sir Charles and the Court Jesters 43

2004 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2004McDonald'sNBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 13, 2004 at theLos Angeles Convention Centerin Los Angeles, California.

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game featured celebrities fromParis HiltontoBill Walton.[10]AlthoughRichard Jeffersonof the Lakers led all scorers with 16 points,[11]the Lakers would lose to the Braves 60–52.[12]

February 13, 2004
Buffalo Braves60,Minneapolis Lakers 52
Los Angeles Convention Center,Los Angeles, California

2005 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2005McDonald'sNBA All-Star Celebrity Game sponsored by Sprite was played on Friday, February 18, 2005 at theColorado Convention CenterinDenver,Colorado.[13]

RapperNelly,pop rocksingerRyan Cabrera,rapper/actorIce Cube,and actorDanny Mastersonwere among some of the celebrities who participated.[14]After playing the first half with the Nuggets,Entertainment TonightcorrespondentKevin Frazierplayed the second half with Team Denver.R&BSingerBrian McKnightscored 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.[15]

February 18, 2005
Team Nuggets55,Team Denver 54

2006 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2006McDonald'sNBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 17, 2006, at theGeorge R. Brown Convention CenterinHouston,Texas.[16][17]

Nellywas 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 Team37,H-Town Team 33

2007 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2007 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 16, 2007 at theLas Vegas Convention CenterinWinchester, Nevada.Jamie Foxx was scheduled to play but did not play to perform at a concert later that night.[18]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 quarterNew Orleans Saintsrunning back and West playerReggie Bushslightly sprained his right ankle and did not play the rest of the game. However,Access Hollywoodcorrespondent and fellow West teammateTony Pottsscored 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 theUtah Jazz,[19]ESPN reporterJim Gray,[20]and former NBA playerJerome Williamsplayed a few minutes in the game.[21][22]

February 16, 2007
West40,East 21

2008 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 15, 2008 at theErnest N. Morial Convention CenterinNew Orleans,Louisiana. A total of 17 celebrities took part in the game. The game was marked by a surprise appearance by Dallas Cowboys wide receiverTerrell Owensin 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 analystRic Bucherwas the commissioner for the game.[23]

February 15, 2008
Team New Orleans51,Team Hornets 50

2009 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2009McDonald'sNBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 13, 2009 at thePhoenix Convention CenterinPhoenix, Arizona.A total of 17 celebrities took part in the game.Basketball Hall of FamersMagic JohnsonandJulius Erving,who combined for 23NBA All-Star appearances,served as coaches for the celebrity teams. NBA legends,Dominique WilkinsandClyde Drexler,were joined by former players,Dan MajerleandRick Fox,in the celebrity team roster.WNBAstarsLisa LeslieandKara Lawsonalso participated in the game along with fourHarlem Globetrottersplayers.[24]

Previous year's MVP,Terrell Owensscored a game-high 17 points and led the East Sunrisers to a 60–57 victory over the West Sunsetters. Owens, anAmerican footballstar forDallas 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 FamerNancy Liebermanin the middle of the game, where she joined and played with the East Sunrisers.ESPNplay-by-play commentatorMike Breenalso made a surprise appearance as the referee for the game.[25]

February 13, 2009
East Sunrisers60,West Sunsetters 57

2010 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2010 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented byFinal Fantasy XIIIwas played on Friday, February 12, 2010 at theDallas Convention CenterinDallas,Texas. A total of 20 celebrities took part in the game, including several former basketball players.Basketball Hall of FamerMagic Johnsonand five-timeNBA All-StarAlonzo Mourning,served as coaches for the celebrity teams. Three former NBA players,Robert Horry,Rick FoxandChris Mullin,along with Hall of FamerNancy LiebermanandDallas MavericksownerMark Cuban,participated in the game.[26]The West team won 41–37 over the East."Special K" Daley,one of the fourHarlem Globetrottersplayer that participated in the game, scored game-high 18 points for the West. ActorMichael Rapaport,who scored 4 points, was named as the Celebrity Game MVP for his defense onfootballplayerTerrell Owens,the MVP of the last two Celebrity Games. Owens, who played both college basketball and football inChattanooga,led the East with 10 points.[24]The Globetrotters, joined by"Curly" Nealand"Bucket" Blakes,entertained the crowd during the timeouts with their signature ball-handling tricks.[27]

February 12, 2010
West41,East 37

2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2011BBVACelebrity All-Star Game was played on Friday, February 18 at theLos Angeles Convention Centerin Los Angeles, California. The head coaches wereBasketball Hall of FamersBill WaltonandMagic Johnson.Their assistants were comediansTy BurrellandJason 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 Bieberwas announced the MVP. Bieber scored eight points (3–11 FG), and had two rebounds and four assists. NBA legendChris Mullinsaid of Bieber, "He's got a nice little game... but more importantly, he's got great passion. It looked like he loves the game."[28]

February 18, 2011
East54,West 49
Los Angeles Convention Center,Los Angeles, California

2012 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2012SprintNBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 24, 2012 at theOrange County Convention CenterinOrlando,Florida. Participants in 2012's version of the game includeJ. Cole,Common,Vinny Guadagnino,Kevin Hart,andNe-Yo.[29]

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 MagiccenterDwight Howardcoached for the East team andOklahoma City ThunderforwardKevin Durantcoached the West team.[30]

February 24, 2012
East86,West 54

2013 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2013SprintNBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 15, 2013 at theGeorge R. Brown Convention CenterinHouston,Texas.[31]The game featured 18 players, including JamaicanOlympicsprinterUsain Bolt,Entertainment TonightcorrespondentRocsi Diaz,actorJosh Hutcherson,ABC NewscorrespondentJohn Schriffen,andKevin Hart.Miami Heatsmall forwardLeBron JamesandLos Angeles Lakersshooting guardKobe Bryantserved as the game's head coaches.[32]

Josh Hutcherson was the leading scorer of the East Team with 11 points which included three3-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 joiningTerrell Owens,who won it in 2008 and 2009.[33]

February 15, 2013
West58,East 38

2014 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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Arne Duncanplaying in the 2014 Celebrity Game.

The 2014SprintNBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 14, 2014 from the Sprint Arena at theNew Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterinNew Orleans,Louisiana.[34]The game featured 18 players including comedian/actor and two-time Celebrity Game MVPKevin Hart,Victoria's SecretmodelErin Heatherton,ESPN "Mike & Mike"co-hostsMike GolicandMike Greenberg,hip-hop artistSnoop Dogg,ActorMichael B. Jordan( "The Wire"), United States Secretary of EducationArne Duncan,and others.ESPN's "NBA Countdown"co-hostsBill SimmonsandJalen Rosewere the head coaches.[35]Brandon Franklin was a fan who won theSprint's Assistant Coach for a Day Sweepstakes and he served as assistant coach for the East team.[36]

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.[37]

February 14, 2014
East60,West 56

2015 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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The 2015 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 13, 2015. It was held atMadison Square Gardenin New York City, home of theNew York Knicks.This was the first celebrity game played at an NBA arena in the event's history.[38]The game was televised nationally byESPN.[39]

This game featured 20 players includingArcade FirefrontmanWin Butler,BollywoodactorAbhishek Bachchan,2014 Little League World Seriesfemale pitcherMo'ne Davis,WNBAplayerSkylar Diggins,ParalympicathleteBlake Leeper,NBA hall of famerChris Mullin,andMemphis GrizzliesownerRobert Pera.This game also featured two All-Star Celebrity Game MVPs; 2010 winnerMichael Rapaportand 2012, 2013, and 2014 winnerKevin Hart.[40]

ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike"hostsMike GolicandMike Greenbergcoached the West and East teams respectively. The West team assistant coaches were film directorSpike Leeand tennis legendJohn McEnroe.New York Knicks'small forwardCarmelo Anthonyand formerBaylor BearscenterIsaiah Austinwas the assistant coaches for the East team.[41]Actress and singerKeke Palmersang the national anthem, and Canadianreggae fusionbandMagic!performed at halftime.[42]

Although the West led byAtlanta Dreampoint guardShoni Schimmelwith 17 points beat the East 57–51,Kevin Hartof the East who scored 15 points and 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.[43]

February 13, 2015
West57,East 51
Madison Square Garden,New York City

2016 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2016 NBA All-Star Game

The 2016 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game was played on February 12, 2016 at theRicoh Coliseumin Toronto.[44][45]

The game was a matchup of Team Canada vs. Team USA, coached by Canadian rapperDrake,and 4-time Celebrity Game MVPKevin Hart,respectively. It featured 21 players, including actorsStephan James,Jason Sudeikis,Anthony Anderson,O'Shea Jackson, Jr.,Joel David Moore,andTom Cavanagh,and TV hostsNick Cannon,Terrence Jenkins,and theProperty Brothers.The game also included four NBA legends inChauncey Billups,Muggsy Bogues,Tracy McGrady,andRick Fox,as well asElena Delle DonneandTammy Sutton-Brownof theWNBA.[46][47]

Despite the efforts of head coach Kevin Hart who later played in the game in the second half, Team Canada won 74–64 andWin Butlerwas named MVP of the game.

February 12
7:00 pmET
Team USA 64,Team Canada74
Scoring by quarter:15–20,13–17,18–16, 18–21

2017 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2017 NBA All-Star Game

The 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 17, 2017 at theMercedes-Benz Superdome.[48]

The game was a matchup of Team East vs. Team West, coached by ESPNSportsCenterhostsMichael SmithandJemele Hill,respectively. The game featured 23 players, including actorsAnsel Elgort,Caleb McLaughlin,&Romeo Miller,and TV hostNick Cannon.The game also includes two NBA legends,Jason Williams,andBaron Davis,as well asLindsay WhalenandCandace Parkerof theWNBA.[49]

The game ended up being the second most lopsided game in Celebrity Game history to date. The East Team's 88 points were the most ever scored by one team, and their 29-point margin of victory was the second largest ever. Even though last year's MVP and the East Team player Win Butler scored 22 points and 11 rebounds, his teammate Brandon Armstrong won the 2017 All-Star Celebrity Game MVP award with 16 points and 15 rebounds.[50][51]

February 17, 2017
7:00 pmET
Team East88,Team West 59
Scoring by quarter:20–12,19–11,20–19,29–17

2018 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2018 NBA All-Star Game

The 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 16, 2018 at theLos Angeles Convention Center.[52][53][54]In honor of Los Angeles as host city, the two teams were named after its two NBA teams, withRachel Nicholscoaching TeamLakersandKatie Nolancoaching TeamClippers(Team Clippers).

February 16, 2018
7:00 pmET
Team Lakers 66,Team Clippers75
Scoring by quarter:13–19,17–18,19–17, 17–21
Los Angeles Convention Center,Los Angeles, California

2019 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2019 NBA All-Star Game

The 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 15, 2019, at theBojangles' ColiseuminCharlotte, North Carolina.[55][56]The Home team featured personnel who either was born, raised, and/or played in North Carolina orSouth Carolina.Both teams had one "Hometown Hero" on their roster honoring exemplary citizens who rose to the occasion to help save others in the time of need.[57]Playing for the Home Team was Jason Weinmann, a 47-year-oldU.S. Marinewho used his own military transport vehicle to rescueNew Bern, North Carolinaresidents stranded duringHurricane Florencein 2018.[58]Playing for the Away Team wasJames Shaw Jr.,a 29-year-old electrical technician who disarmed a gunman armed with anAR-15 style rifleduring theNashville Waffle House shootinginAntioch, Tennessee.[59]The 2019 Celebrity All-Star Game MVP was won by Famous Los, who scored 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.[60]

February 15, 2019
7:00 pmET
Away Team 80,Home Team82
Scoring by quarter:22–30,25–21, 7–21,26–10
Pts:Quavo 27
Rebs:Quavo, Allen 9		 Pts:Famous Los 22
Rebs:Colter 6

2020 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2020 NBA All-Star Game

The 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 14, 2020, at theWintrust Arenain Chicago, Illinois.[61][62]The coaches for the 2020 game wereFirst TakeanalystStephen A. SmithandPardon the Interruptionco-hostMichael Wilbon.Team Wilbon defeated Team Stephen A. 62–47 andCommontook home the MVP award with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.[63]

Nate Robinsonjoined Team Stephen A. for the second half, whileHorace Grantjoined Team Wilbon. Former Secretary of EducationArne Duncanwas a late addition to Team Wilbon. Smith also received the first technical for a head coach in Celebrity Game History.

February 14, 2020
7:00 pmET
Team Stephen A. 47,Team Wilbon62
Wintrust Arena,Chicago, Illinois

2022 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2022 NBA All-Star Game

The 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 18, 2022, at theWolstein CenterinCleveland,Ohio.[65]The coaches for the 2022 game were NBA legendsBill WaltonandDominique Wilkins.Team Walton defeated Team Nique 65–51 and Alex Toussaint took home the MVP award with 18 points.[66]

February 18, 2022
7:00 pmET
Team Walton65,Team Nique 51

2023 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2023 NBA All-Star Game

The 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was played on Friday, February 17, 2023, at theJon M. Huntsman CenterinSalt Lake City,Utah.[67]The captains for the 2023 wereUtah Jazzteam governorRyan Smithand NBA legend and Jazz minority ownerDwyane Wade.

The game featured several new features and rules; afour-point field goalline was added, and the coaches could each activate a two-minute "Crunch Time" period in which all points are doubled.[68]The game ended with an attemptedhalf-courtbuzzer beaterthat went into the bucket byThe Miz,which would've won the game as a four-point field goal; it was, however, the field goal was disallowed as it was shot slightly after the buzzer.[69][70][71]

February 17, 2023
7:00 pmET
Team Ryan 78,Team Dwyane81

2024 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

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Further information:2024 NBA All-Star Game

The 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at theLucas Oil StadiuminIndianapolis,Indiana,withFirst TakepersonalitiesShannon SharpeandStephen A. Smithserving as honorary coaches.[72]The "Crunch Time" (each team receiving the ability to activate two minutes of double-points) andfour-point linerules introduced at the previous year's game returned.[73]

February 16, 2024
7:00 pmET
Team Shannon100,Team Stephen A. 91
Scoring by quarter:22–26,30–19, 20–26,28–20
Pts:Micah Parsons37
Rebs:Micah Parsons 16
Asts:Puka Nacua4		 Pts:C. J. Stroud31
Rebs:Tristan Jass 10
Asts:Tristan Jass 6

Notes

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  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 he passed the award to Arne Duncan.
  4. ^Hart won the award while being on the losing team.

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