As the NBA’s compressed season approaches its halfway point, players, and fans are looking forward to the 61st All-Star Weekend festivities, being held this year in Orlando, FL February 24-26. The very anticipated weekend not only allows many players to enjoy a much needed break, it also provides participating players a unique chance to interact with fans, as well as one another.
The weekend kicks off Friday night with the Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at 7 PM EST. This is one of most popular events of the weekend, especially for celebrity NBA fans who want to prove that they have game. This year’s game will include some of music’s hottest stars like J Cole, Common, and Ne-Yo. Comedian Kevin Hart and reality star Vinny Guadagnino will also be among the many celebrities competing for the game’s Most Valuable Player title, which was taken home in 2011 by Justin Bieber. NBA legends Penny Hardaway, Nick Anderson, and Mitch Richmond, as well as 2011 WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings will also play in the celebrity game. The East celebrity coach will be Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, and the West will be coached by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant.
The celebrity game will be followed at 9 PM EST by the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge which features NBA rookies and sophomores. The two teams will be coached by NBA legends and TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley. The two coaches have already drafted their teams, and are both confident that they have the winning roster. Team Shaq will include 2011 Slam Dunk Contest champion Blake Griffin, and the rookie phenomenon Jeremy LIn. Team Chuck will include Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving, and the Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins just to name a few.
Look for all of your NBA All-Star Weekend updates here at TeamAudra.blogspot.com. Tomorrow we will talk about the Saturday night schedule, including the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest.
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