The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was held last night and featured a number of memorable moments.
Stephen A. Smith received the first technical foul in the history of the Celebrity Game during a frustrating 62-47 loss to fellow ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon's team. Across the sports landscape, Smith is known for his high energy hot takes. That style translated entertainingly well to the basketball court, but also, was a nuisance to the referees who decided to hit him with a tech during the third quarter.
"Ultimately, you got to make shots. We weren't making shots. I was relying on Quavo a lot-- he had an off night," Smith explained following the loss.
While the Celebrity Game doesn't always include the most talented basketball players, Common showed he can handle his own with 10 points, five assists, and five rebounds. The Chicago rapper earned the MVP award for his performance.
"I just wanted to represent Chicago for cats like Quentin Richardson, Derrick Rose and all the ballers that come from here, for Isiah Thomas. I wore Ben Wilson's number because I wanted to represent our city," Common said after the game.
The NBA All-Star game will tip-off at 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 16th.
Stephen A Smith Channels A.I. In Preview Of All Star Celeb Game
Stephen A. Smith is ready to take it to Michael Wilbon during tonight's NBA All Star Celebrity Game.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith will be manning the sidelines tonight for the annual NBA All Star Celebrity Game, although it looks like he is prepared to lace 'em up if need be. Smith, who will be coaching one team opposite fellow ESPN host Michael Wilbon, took to twitter on Friday afternoon to share a sneak preview of what he expects to happen out on the floor.
The 2020 NBA All Star Celebrity Game will take place on tonight, February 14 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. You can catch all of the action on ESPN starting at 7pm ET.
Smith's squad, captained by Chance The Rapper, consists of former Celebrity Game MVP Quavo, as well as A'ja Wilson and Darius Miles. Others on SAS's roster include Taylor Bennett, actor LaRoyce Hawkins, Anthony "Spice" Adams, Ronnie 2K, Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, and Lil Rel Howery.
Wilbon's team will be captained by Common, and includes ex-Celebrity Game MVP Famous Los, Bad Bunny, Chelsea Gray, Quentin Richardson, Hannibal Buress, Kane Brown, Jon Batiste, Jidenna, Saturday Night Live comedian Alex Moffat and Chef Jose Andres.
