Jayson Tatum se lleva el MVP del NBA All-Star Game 2023 para cerrar el NBA All-Star Weekend 2023 en Utah
Escrito por Daniel "Mr. Clutch" Mercado Castro
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 19, 2023 – Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the recipient of The Kobe Bryant Trophy as the 2023 Kia NBA All-Star Game MVP.
Tatum scored 55 points and added 10 rebounds and six assists to lead Team Giannis past Team LeBron 184-175 in the 72nd NBA All-Star Game. He set the NBA All-Star Game record for total points and points in a quarter (27 points in the third quarter).
In the MVP balloting, Tatum received 11 of the 12 votes. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (Team Giannis) received one vote.
Nine media members were part of the voting panel. In addition, NBA fans counted for three votes by voting via the NBA App. The voting results are below:
VOTING PANEL: 2023 KIA NBA ALL-STAR GAME MVP | |||
Voter (Affiliation) | MVP Selection | ||
Sam Amick (The Athletic) | Jayson Tatum | ||
P.J. Carlesimo (ESPN Radio) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Vince Goodwill (Yahoo Sports) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Andy Larsen (Salt Lake Tribune) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Candace Parker (TNT) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Tim Reynolds (Associated Press) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Marc Spears (Andscape) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Sarah Todd (Deseret News) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Jeff Zillgitt (USA Today) | Jayson Tatum | ||
Fan Vote 1 | Jayson Tatum | ||
Fan Vote 2 | Jayson Tatum | ||
Fan Vote 3 | Donovan Mitchell | ||
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, highlighted by the Philadelphia 76ers' Mac McClung’s performance in the AT&T Slam Dunk, generated more than half a billion video views in the first 12 hours. The 520M views are the most-ever for an All-Star Saturday Night and continue to grow.
Tonight, the stars were out at State Farm NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2023 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, UT. Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka and Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Cordae; NBA All-Star 2023 halftime performers Burna Boy, Rema and Tems; award winning musicians Janelle Monáe, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Jennifer Hudson, Rick Ross; Stars of the upcoming “Creed III” film Michael B. Jordan and Johnathan Majors; actors and actresses Chris Tucker, Gabrielle Union, Simu Liu and Sinqua Walls; and athletes Albert Pujols, Dwyane Wade, Francis Tiafoe, Naomi Osaka, John Stockton, Julius Erving, and Shaq were among many courtside celebrities.
Additionally, on Friday night, Team Dwyane – led by coaches Giannis, Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo and Lindsay Vonn – defeated Team Ryan – coached by Lisa Leslie, Fat Joe and Alex Bregman – in the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was named MVP of the game, scoring 20 points in the winning effort. 21 Savage, Janelle Monae, Cordae, Simu Liu, Sinqua Walls, Everett Osborne, Nicky Jam, Calvin Johnson, Albert Pujols, Guillermo Rodriguez, Frances Tiafoe, The Miz, Marcos Mion, Alex Toussiant, Hasan Minhaj, Kane Brown, Ranveer, Arike Ogunbowale and Diamond DeSheilds also played in the game.
A full list of All-Star Saturday Night guests are below:
Musicians:
- 21 Savage
- Anuel
- Burna Boy
- Cordae
- Fat Joe
- G-Eazy
- Janelle Monae
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jewel
- Jully Black
- Kane Brown
- Lil Baby
- Ozuna
- Rema
- Rick Ross
- Slick Rick
- Tems
- Travis Scott
Television Personalities:
- Guy Fieri
- Hasan Minhaj
Actors/Producers:
- Chris Tucker
- Gabrielle Union
- Jonathan Majors
- Michael B . Jordan
- Sinqua Walls
- Spike Lee
- Simu Liu
Athletes:
- Albert Pujols
- Dwyane Wade
- Frances Tiafoe
- Jason Collins
- John Stockton
- Julius Erving
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Karl Malone
- Naomi Osaka
- Shaq
- Tracy McGrady
JULIUS “DR. J” ERVING TROPHY TO BE AWARDED TO AT&T SLAM DUNK CHAMPION
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SALT LAKE CITY – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Julius “Dr. J” Erving will now serve as the namesake of the trophy awarded to the AT&T Slam Dunk Champion. Recognizing one of the game’s most electrifying dunkers of all time, the trophy honors Erving’s legacy of unparalleled flair on the court and mastery of the slam dunk.
“I am honored to forever be attached to one of the most anticipated and exciting NBA All-Star events, capturing the imagination of fans around the world as players redefine what’s possible through the game’s most captivating art form – the slam dunk,” said Julius “Dr. J” Erving. “I look forward to celebrating our dunk champions each year, as they soar higher and higher, striving to shatter the standards this contest has set.”
Designed in partnership with artist Victor Solomon, the trophy’s core aesthetic was unveiled last season as part of the collection of NBA All-Star trophies created in celebration of the league’s 75th Anniversary Season. The trophy now incorporates subtle nods to Erving’s career throughout. A stethoscope is etched on the top of the trophy in honor of Erving’s nickname, “Dr. J”. The bottom perimeter features a progression of his career through icons, highlighted by his foul line dunk in the 1976 ABA Dunk Contest, his poster dunk over Bill Walton in the 1977 NBA Finals and his “Rock the Baby” dunk vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in 1983.
Erving was honored on court prior to the AT&T Slam Dunk, part of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, and will additionally present the trophy to the 2023 AT&T Slam Dunk champion.
NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES
12 FINALISTS FOR CLASS OF 2023 ELECTION
- 11 of 12 Selections are First-Time Finalists -
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Feb. 17, 2023) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-Star Weekend 2023, the selection of five coaches and seven players as Finalists from the North American and Women’s Screening committees. The Finalists will then be put forth to the Honors Committee to be considered for election as a member of the Class of 2023.
This year’s North American Committee finalists (in alphabetical order):
Gene Bess - All-time winningest college coach (1,300) Pau Gasol - 6-time All-Star, 2-time NBA champion, 2002 Rookie of the Year David Hixon - 826 wins, 2-time D3 national champion, 2-time D3 Coach of the Year Gene Keady - 7-time Big Ten Coach of the Year Dirk Nowitzki - 14-time All-Star, 2006-07 MVP, 2011 NBA Champion
| Tony Parker - 6-time All-Star, 4-time NBA champion, 2007 Finals MVP Gregg Popovich - Winningest coach in NBA history, 5-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade - 13-time All-Star, 3-time NBA champion, 2006 Finals MVP |
This year’s Women’s Committee finalists (in alphabetical order):
Jennifer Azzi - 1990 Naismith Player of the Year, 1990 national champion Gary Blair - 852 wins, 2011 national champion | Becky Hammon - 6-time WNBA All-Star Marian Washington - 560 wins, 11 NCAA apps. |
“Eleven first-time nominees make up this historic group of Class of 2023 finalists,” said Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “It is an incredible honor to be named a Finalist for the Hall of Fame, and their recognition as a Finalist is evidence of the legendary accomplishments and dominance shown throughout their careers. The Class of 2023 will be remembered as one of the most distinguished classes the Hall of Fame will ever see, and we are extremely excited for this unparalleled collection of talent and achievement to be one step closer to Springfield.”
The Class of 2023 will be remembered as one of the most distinguished classes the Hall of Fame will ever see, and we are extremely excited for this unparalleled collection of talent and achievement to be one step closer to Springfield.”
The entire Class of 2023 will be announced in Houston, on April 1 at the NCAA Men’s Final Four at 11:00 AM ET as part of the Hall of Fame Class Announcement. Potential Enshrinees from the Direct Elect Committees may also be recognized at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
The Class of 2023 will be enshrined during festivities in Springfield, Mass., the Birthplace of Basketball, on August 11-12. VIP packages to the 2023 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend are now available. Single-event tickets will go on sale April 1 following the 2023 Class Announcement at 12:00 PM ET. For more information, please visit hoophall.com/events/
For the latest news and updates, follow @hoophall on Twitter and Instagram.
HOLLY ROWE, MARC SPEARS AND CBS SPORTS NAMED RECIPIENTS OF
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME’S 2023 CURT GOWDY MEDIA AWARD
- Tom Konchalski Named Winner of 2023 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award -
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Feb. 17, 2023) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the recipients of the 2023 Curt Gowdy Media Award and John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award at NBA All-Star Weekend.
ESPN reporter and play-by-play commentator Holly Rowe, ESPN and Andscape senior NBA writer Marc Spears and CBS Sports are the 2023 Curt Gowdy Media Award recipients. High school scout Tom Konchalski is the recipient of the 2023 John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Curt Gowdy Media Award is named in honor of the late Curt Gowdy, a legendary sports broadcaster and former Hall of Fame Board member and President. This prestigious award is presented to members of the print, electronic and transformative media whose efforts have made a significant contribution to the game of basketball.
The Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award was instituted by the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees in 1973 and is the most prestigious award presented by the Hall of Fame outside of Enshrinement. Named in honor of Hall of Famer John W. Bunn (Class of 1964), the first chairman of the Basketball Hall of Fame Committee who served from 1949-64, the award honors coaches, players, and contributors whose outstanding accomplishments have impacted the high school, college, professional and/or the international game.
Rowe, Spears, CBS Sports and Konchalski will be acknowledged for their contributions to basketball during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend on August 11-12. For further details, including ticket information, visit hoophall.com/events/
Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award Winner – Holly Rowe
Holly Rowe joined ESPN in 1998 and has primarily served as a play-by-play announcer for women’s basketball and volleyball, along with serving as a sideline reporter in 17 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournaments. In addition to her play-by-play duties, Rowe has been a fixture on college football sidelines since joining ESPN, including patrolling the benches during the College Football Playoffs, and contributing to the network’s volleyball, softball, NBA, and WNBA broadcasts.
Rowe, a melanoma survivor, attended Brigham Young University where she started her career in front of the lens as a news anchor at the campus TV station. She later graduated from the University of Utah and worked with FOX Sports, calling women’s college basketball games. In 2021, Rowe made Utah Jazz history as the team’s first female color commentator in a game against the Sacramento Kings, and the following year, she took home her first Sports Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Personality/Reporter.’
Curt Gowdy Print Media Award Winner – Marc Spears
In 2016, Marc Spears joined ESPN as a senior NBA writer for Andscape, a Black media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and elevating the diverse stories of Black identity. In this role, Spears covers breaking NBA news and has written several long-form stories that cover Black players’ journeys and challenges in their lives on and off the court. In addition to his work with Andscape, Spears regularly contributes to other ESPN platforms, including Outside the Lines and E:60, SportsCenter, SC Featured, The Jump, ESPN Radio programs and more.
Spears, who has covered 18 NBA Finals and All-Star Games, gained global attention at Yahoo! Sports from 2009-16 before joining ESPN. Prior to Yahoo, he covered the Denver Nuggets for the Denver Post from 1990-2007 and the Boston Celtics with the Boston Globe from 2007-09. From 2011-17, Spears also served as the chairman of the board of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Curt Gowdy Transformative Media Award Winner – CBS Sports
CBS Sports has played a significant role in the growth and popularity of college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship for more than four decades. The network’s commitment and coverage has helped generate coast-to-coast excitement with millions of fans across the nation tuning in to the Tournament annually.
CBS Sports has been covering the NCAA Men’s Tournament since 1982 and has been the home to many of the greatest moments in college basketball history. That same year, CBS Sports launched the first-ever Selection Show, and five years later, the network introduced the legendary song “One Shining Moment” to college basketball fans. Additionally, CBS Sports’ rich history with college basketball began in 1966 when the network began televising select games from the National Invitation Tournament.
In addition to its Tournament coverage, CBS Sports has televised for the past 42 years a robust schedule of regular-season games and studio shows showcasing the nation’s top conferences. This season, CBS Sports will air 300 games across CBS, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports currently showcases numerous conference regular-season games, including the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac-12, SEC, Mountain West, AAC, Conference USA, Atlantic 10, Missouri Valley, Patriot, MAC, SoCon, Colonial, NEC and West Coast Conference. This year, CBS Sports will award 12 automatic bids to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments across its platforms.
CBS Sports continues to play an important role in the coverage and promotion of college basketball. Known for its expert analysis, the network has featured top personalities and a large system of reporters, across multiple platforms that has made CBS Sports the must-watch network for college basketball fans. Currently, CBS Sports partners with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to present the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship annually on TBS, CBS, TNT and TruTV.
John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award Winner – Tom Konchalski
Known as, “The Gilder,” the late Tom Konchalski was an elite high school basketball scout for over four decades whose focus was primarily on creating opportunities for high school players at all levels of college basketball. Konchalski spent 43 years scouting the top prospects and published High School Basketball Illustrated (H.S.B.I), whose subscribers included more than 200 of the top college basketball coaches in the country.
Konchalski later managed the Five-Star Basketball Camp, a celebrated youth instructional showcase for future superstars including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. In 1980, Konchalski famously helped get Jordan into the camp at the request of Roy Williams, an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina, which was recruiting Jordan. Konchalski was previously nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor.
Previous Curt Gowdy Media Award Winners:
Year - Print/Electronic/
1990 - Dick Herbert/Curt Gowdy
1991 - Dave Dorr/Marty Glickman
1992 - Sam Goldaper/Chick Hearn
1993 - Leonard Lewin/Johnny Most
1994 - Leonard Koppett/Cawood Ledford
1995 - Bob Hammel/Dick Enberg
1996 - Bob Hentzen/Billy Packer
1997 - Bob Ryan/Marv Albert
1998 - Larry Donald & Dick Weiss/Dick Vitale
1999 - Smith Barrier/Bob Costas
2000 - Dave Kindred/Hubie Brown
2001 - Curry Kirkpatrick/Dick Stockton
2002 - Jim O’Connell/Jim Nantz
2003 - Sid Hartman/Hot Rod Hundley
2004 - Phil Jasner/Max Falkenstien
2005 - Jack McCallum/Bill Campbell
2006 - Mark Heisler/Bill Raftery
2007 - Malcolm Moran/Al McCoy
2008 - David DuPree/Bob Wolff
2009 - Peter Vecsey/Doug Collins
2010 - Jackie MacMullan/Joe Tait
2011 - Alexander Wolff/Jim Durham
2012 - Sam Smith/Bill Schonely
2013 - John Feinstein/Eddie Doucette
2014 - Joe Gilmartin/John Andariese
2015 - Rich Clarkson/Woody Durham
2016 - David Aldridge/Jay Bilas
2017 - Harvey Araton/Craig Sager
2018 - Andy Bernstein/Doris Burke
2019 - Marc Stein/Ralph Lawler
2020 - Michael Wilbon/Mike Breen/Inside the NBA/Jim Gray
2021 - Mel Greenberg/Mike Gorman/George Kalinsky
2022 - M.A. Voepel/Walt Frazier/Dick Ebersol
Previous John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award Winners:
1973 - John Bunn
1974 - John Wooden
1975 - J. Walter Kennedy
1976 - Henry P. Iba
1977 - Clifford B. Fagan
1978 - Curt Gowdy
1979 - Eddie Gottlieb
1980 - Arnold "Red" Auerbach
1981 - Ray Meyer
1982 - Daniel Biasone
1983 - Robert J. Cousy
1984 - Lawrence F. O'Brien
1985 - Lee Williams
1986 - Grady W. Lewis
1987 - David R. Gavitt
1988 - Haskell Hillyard
1989 - George E. Killian
1990 - Pat Head Summitt
1991 - Morgan B. Wootten
1992 - Will Robinson
1993 - Joe Vancisin
1994 - William Wall
1995 - Pete Carlesimo
1996 - Vic Bubas
1997 - C.M. Newton
1998 - Tex Winter
1999 - The Harlem Globetrotters
2000 - Meadowlark Lemon
2001 - Tom Jernstedt
2002 - Harvey Pollack
2003 - Joe O'Brien
2004 - Zelda Spoelstra
2005 - Marty Blake
2006 - Betty Jaynes
2007 - Thomas “Satch” Sanders
2008 - Val Ackerman
2009 - Johnny "Red" Kerr
2010 - Don Meyer
2011 - Brian McIntyre
2012 - Pat Williams
2013 - George Raveling
2014 - Alvin Attles
2015 - Rod Thorn
2016 - Jim Delany
2017 - Michael Goldberg
2017 - Donald “Dee” Rowe
2018 - Harley Redin & Jim Host
2019 - Del Harris & Harry Glickman
2020 - Timothy Nugent
2022 - Reggie Minton
ADAM SILVER UNVEILS STREAMING EXPERIENCE OF THE FUTURE VIA THE NBA APP AT 2023 NBA ALL-STAR TECH SUMMIT IN SALT LAKE CITY
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 17, 2023 – At today’s NBA All-Star Tech Summit in Salt Lake City, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced new personalized options that would be part of the future live game streaming experience, including a feature for fans to scan their own avatar into a live NBA game via the NBA App and replace an NBA player. Click HERE to view a clip of Commissioner Silver scanning and inserting legendary host Ahmad Rashad into a live Utah Jazz game.
In addition to the avatar option, the future telecast will offer fans more customized experiences, including a wider selection of alternate languages, high-profile influencer and celebrity commentary, the ability to transport the game to virtual locations, new animated graphics, integrated betting and enhanced camera angles.
CHICAGO’S DOSUNMU TO REPLACE HOUSTON’S GREEN;
HOUSTON’S EASON TO REPLACE DETROIT’S DUREN
IN 2023 JORDAN RISING STARS
SALT LAKE CITY -- Feb. 16, 2023 – Chicago Bulls second-year guard Ayo Dosunmu will replace injured Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (left groin strain) on Team Deron and Rockets rookie forward Tari Eason will replace Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (right ankle sprain) on Team Joakim in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars, which will be played on Friday, Feb. 17 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. The annual showcase of premier young talent at NBA All-Star will air live at 9 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio.
Dosunmu is averaging 9.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 28.3 minutes in 56 games this season. He has scored in double figures 25 times. Last season, he was named to the 2021-22 Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team and participated in the 2022 Rising Stars Game. Dosunmu was selected by the Bulls with the 38th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft presented by State Farm.
Eason is averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 19.4 minutes in 57 games this season. He ranks second among rookies in steals (1.1 spg) and ninth in the NBA in steal-to-turnover ratio (1.00). Eason was selected by the Rockets with the 17th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft presented by State Farm.
RECORD 25 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS FROM 17 COUNTRIES HIGHLIGHT GLOBAL REACH OF NBA ALL-STAR 2023
- 72nd NBA All-Star Game Will Feature Record Six International Starters and
Record-Tying Nine International Players Overall -
- NBA All-Star 2023 Will Reach Fans in 214 Countries and Territories in 60 Languages on Television, NBA League Pass and the NBA App -
- Seventh Annual Basketball Without Borders Global Camp Will Bring Together 40 Top High-School-Age Prospects from 27 Countries Across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe -
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 15, 2023 – A record 25 international players from a record 17 countries will participate in NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City, including a record six international All-Star Game starters and a record-tying nine international All-Stars overall.
Below are international highlights of this year’s global celebration of basketball, which will reach fans in 214 countries and territories in a record-tying 60 languages on their televisions, computers, mobile phones and tablets:
INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS
- For the first time, the NBA All-Star Draft presented by Jordan Brand will take place right before the 72nd NBA All-Star Game, which will tip off on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks; Greece; ties to Nigeria) and LeBron James will serve as team captains after receiving the most fan votes in their respective conferences. International starters joining Antetokounmpo are Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks; Slovenia), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers; Cameroon), Kyrie Irving (Mavericks; Australia), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets; Serbia) and Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz; Finland). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder; Canada), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings; Lithuania) and Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors; Cameroon) make up the international All-Star reserves. Markkanen is poised to become the first player from Finland to play in an NBA All-Star Game.
- Jordan Rising Stars, which will take place on February, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT, will feature nine international players: Sidy Cissoko (NBA G League Ignite; France), Josh Giddey (Thunder; Australia), Mojave King (NBA G League Ignite; Australia), Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers; Canada; ties to Haiti), Leonard Miller (NBA G League Ignite; Canada), Andrew Nembhard (Pacers; Canada), Alperen Şengün (Houston Rockets; Turkey), Jeremy Sochan (San Antonio Spurs; United Kingdom; ties to Poland) and Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic; Germany). Giddey (NBA Global Academy), King (NBA Global Academy) and Mathurin (NBA Academy Latin America) are all graduates of the NBA Academy program.
- The STARRY 3-Point Contest, which is part of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, will feature Markkanen and Buddy Hield (Pacers; Bahamas).
- 1 team composed of three Antetokounmpo brothers: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Bucks; Greece; ties to Nigeria) and Alex Antetokounmpo (Wisconsin Herd; Greece; ties to Nigeria).
- The NBA G League Next Up Game will take place on Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. ET on NBA TV. The 24-player field features seven international players: Charles Bassey (Austin Spurs; Nigeria), Cissoko, King, Miller, Neemias Queta (Stockton Kings; Portugal), Babacar Sane (NBA G League Ignite; Senegal) and Gui Santos (Santa Cruz Warriors; Brazil). In addition to King, Sane is a graduate of the NBA Academy program, having previously attended NBA Academy Africa and participated in the 2022 Basketball Africa League season as part of the BAL Elevate program.
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
- A total of 73 international broadcast partners will televise NBA All-Star 2023. Six international television and digital networks – from China, France, Greece, Mongolia, Poland and Spain – will conduct live onsite commentary from Salt Lake City, and one digital partner – from Vietnam – will broadcast NBA All-Star remotely for the first time.
- Fans outside North America will be able to watch Jordan Rising Stars, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night and the NBA All-Star Game through the NBA’s international broadcast partners and NBA League Pass via the NBA App.
- Fans around the world will be able to vote for the MVPs of the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and the NBA All-Star Game via NBA.com and the NBA App with an NBA ID, the league’s new membership program.
- Fans around the world can watch NBA All-Star Media Day presented by AT&T, in addition to post-event participant media availabilities throughout the weekend, live on the NBA App.
- The NBA App will feature All-Star-related content from 12 countries in six languages. The league’s social media channels around the world will also feature All-Star content throughout the weekend.
BASKETBALL WITHOUT BORDERS
- The NBA and FIBA will host the seventh annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global camp from Feb. 17-19 at the Utah Jazz Practice Facility. The 40 top high-school-age prospects from 27 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe will participate in a variety of activities, including anthropometric and athletic testing, movement efficiency, skill development stations, shooting and skills competitions, life skills seminars and 5-on-5 games, under the guidance of NBA Basketball Operations staff and select NBA players attending NBA All-Star 2023.
- NBA All-Star 2023 features nine former BWB campers, including six who participated in BWB Global: Bassey (BWB Global 2017 and 2018), Embiid (BWB Africa 2011), Giddey (BWB Asia 2018; BWB Global 2020), Gilgeous-Alexander (BWB Global 2016), Mathurin (BWB Americas 2019; BWB Global 2020), Markkanen (BWB Europe 2014; BWB Global 2015), Nembhard (BWB Global 2017), Santos (BWB Americas 2019) and Siakam (BWB Africa 2012).
CELEBRITIES, INFLUENCERS, FILMS AND PERFORMERS
- The 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, which tips off on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, will feature a team coached by Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Participants in the game include Latin global music icon and actor Nicky Jam; Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu; Indian-American comedian Hasan Minhaj; Brazilian TV host Marcos Mion; Nigerian-American WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale; Dominican-American former professional baseball player Albert Pujols; Mexican-American television personality Guillermo Rodriguez (ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live correspondent); and Indian Bollywood star and NBA Brand Ambassador Ranveer Singh.
- Singh headlines a group of more than two dozen international influencers from Brazil, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa and the UK who will receive exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the weekend’s events and create All-Star-themed content for fans in their home markets.
- “NBA Films for Fans,” a global initiative that will debut at NBA All-Star 2023, will engage filmmakers from 11 countries to develop 24 short documentary films celebrating the NBA and basketball from each of their respective cultural perspectives. Seven of the participating filmmakers – from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Senegal, the UK and the U.S. – will debut their films at an exclusive red-carpet event on Feb. 17 at Soundwell in Salt Lake City.
- Nigerian superstars – GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Burna Boy, 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated singer and producer Tems and rapper and singer Rema – will headline the NBA All-Star Game 2023 halftime show with an Afrobeats-themed performance.
ALL-STAR CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
In addition to the events in Salt Lake City, fans around the world can share in the excitement through a variety of activations and programming. Below are highlights of select international partner activations:
- In Canada, Michelob ULTRA is helping bring NBA All-Star to life by creating the “No Snow Globe” – a functional replica of an NBA half-court inside a larger-than-life, five story high, inflatable dome. Placed in the heart of downtown Toronto from Feb. 16-20, basketball fans of legal drinking age can book a free 45-minute timeslot – regardless of the weather – and enjoy a complimentary post-game sample of Michelob Ultra while watching the action within the bubble.
- Fans outside North America will be able to watch Jordan Rising Stars, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night and the NBA All-Star Game through the NBA’s international broadcast partners and NBA League Pass via the NBA App.
- In Europe, fans can watch All-Star themed shows on the NBA App, including “The Undrafted”. Fans will also receive daily updates from several celebrities and content creators on the ground.
- BetPlay, the official betting partner of the NBA in Colombia, will host an NBA All-Star Game viewing party in Bogota featuring NBA Legend Ron Harper.
- Rakuten will host an NBA All-Star viewing party in Japan.
- In Indonesia, Vidio.com is running a sweepstakes that will provide fans with the opportunity to win a virtual meet-and-greet with NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues.
BURNA BOY, JEWEL, POST MALONE, REMA, TEMS AND VIN DIESEL, AMONG ENTERTAINERS HEADLINING
2023 NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND
– NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 19 to Feature Afrobeats-Themed Halftime Show Starring Three Nigerian Superstars: GRAMMY Award Winners Burna Boy and Tems, Joined by Rema –
–Utah Resident and Global Superstar Post Malone to Perform Prior to Tip-Off; Vin Diesel to Welcome Fans to the 72nd NBA All-Star Game –
– GRAMMY Award-Nominated Artist Jewel and Jully Black to Sing U.S. and Canadian Anthems, Respectively, on Sunday –
Prior to tip-off, global superstar Post Malone will perform a medley of hits following the first-ever in-arena NBA All-Star Draft (7:30 p.m. ET), and Vin Diesel, star of the upcoming “Fast X” movie, will welcome fans to the evening.
Payson, Utah, native and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Jewel will sing the U.S. national anthem and JUNO Award-winning and platinum-selling artist Jully Black will sing the Canadian national anthem on Sunday for the NBA All-Star Game.
Utah singing group The Bonner Family will perform the U.S. national anthem before the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars, which will be played on Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT. As previously announced, the group will also perform the U.S. national anthem and the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice,” at the NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T, which will tip off on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. ET on TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV.
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NBA Contacts:
Amanda Thorn George, athorn@nba.com
Jacinda Ortiz, jortiz@nba.com
About the Artists:
Bonner Family
The Bonner Family is a musical singing group that promotes love and healing through inspirational song. The faith based group has made an impact on the music industry as performers on Broadway, Grammy award-winning songwriters, and vocal coaches to platinum selling recording artists. Thanks to the support of sponsors and partnership with LiftUpVoices.org, The Bonner Family gives inspiring and educational performances that teaches black history through music to underserved communities.
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian born songwriter, singer, recording & performing artiste. He was born on 2nd of July, 1991 in Port Harcourt to the family of Samuel & Bose Ogulu ( His manager), his maternal grandfather, Benson Idonije, was legendary Fela Kuti.’s first manager. He is the first child with two siblings Ronami and Nissi. Damini rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party'', the lead single from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E (2013). L.I.F.E, was released on 12th August 2013 under Aristokrat records . In August 2013, L.I.F.E peaked at number seven on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. L.I.F.E album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In February 2015, he founded his record label Spaceship Entertainment . Burna Boy released his second studio album, “On a Spaceship”, on 25th November 2015. His seven-track debut extended play, Redemption, was released in September 2016. Its lead single, "Pree Me", debuted on Noisey.
Jewel
Jewel went from a girl who grew up with no running water on an Alaskan homestead, to a homeless teenager in San Diego, to an award winning, multi-platinum recording artist who released one of the best-selling debuts of all time. Through her career Jewel has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has earned 26 nominations for such awards as the GRAMMYs, American Music Awards, MTV Awards, VH1 Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Country Music Awards, winning eight times. Jewel has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, Rolling Stone, has performed on Saturday Night Live, at the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals, for the Pope and the President of the United States. Her music has spanned a wide-range of genres with top hits in Folk, Pop, Club, Country, Standards, Children's and Holiday music. Jewel’s new studio album Freewheelin’ Woman, via her own Words Matter Media is out now.
Jullly Black
Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Named as one of ‘The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever’, (CBC Music) she has been dubbed ‘Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul’ by fans and industry leaders alike. As a platinum selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top 10 pop, R&B and dance music charts. She has taken home Juno and Gemini Awards, earned innumerable industry accolades, was hand selected to sing for the Queen of England and inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2021 (PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE - Arts & Entertainment).
Post Malone
A 5x diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated phenomenon, Dallas, TX artist Post Malone regularly rewrites history, blurs boundaries, and incites internet-breaking conversation with every move. Emerging in 2015 with a genre-less brew that inspired a movement, he delivered the diamond-selling “Congratulations” [feat. Quavo], achieved back-to-back #1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, received countless multi-Platinum certifications around the world, and smashed one record after another with his Hot 100-topping hits. In 2022, he pushed boundaries again with his fourth full-length offering, Twelve Carat Toothache, which marked his fourth consecutive Top 5 bow on the Top 200. It also paved the way for his biggest headliner to date, The Twelve Carat Toothache Tour, taking over arenas for multiple dates in major cities throughout the year. He even scored “the highest-certified single in RIAA history” with the 17x-platinum “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” [feat. Swae Lee], netting the biggest single of his generation. In 2023, he garnered a GRAMMY® Award nod in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” for “I Like You (A Happier Song)” [with Doja Cat], marking his tenth career nomination in six years.
Rema
Afrorave prodigy, Rema was introduced to the world in March 2019, with the release of his self-titled debut EP, and the global hits “Corny”, “Dumebi” and “Iron Man” which was featured on Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist. Rema has fast become one of the most exciting stars in global music for his unique genre-bending and avant-garde style. His debut EP will be remembered for defining a new era for African pop.
Tems
Tems (born Temilade Openiyi) is a Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum selling, Academy Award nominated Nigerian singer, songwriter, and self-taught producer. One of music’s fastest rising stars, her recent collaborations include Beyoncé, Drake, Future, Wizkid, Justin Bieber, Khalid and Rihanna. Tems writes, arranges, and produces music with a genre-blending sound that fuses R&B with soul, pop, jazz and more in her own unique way. Her accolades are extensive; Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, the recipient of a Grammy Award, a BET Award, two NAACP Image Awards, two BET Awards and two Soul Train Music Awards.
Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel is a prominent actor, producer and filmmaker who has been honored with both a Hands and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, and a Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. He is most widely known as Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious film series, Richard B. Riddick in the Chronicles of Riddick series, and Xander Cage in the xXx series as well as the voice of Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and Avengers: Infinity Wars. Most recently, Diesel, a native New Yorker, reprised his role as Dominic Toretto in the ninth installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise, which he starred in and produced. The record-breaking franchise was one of the biggest box office films of 2021. The eight installment had the largest international release of all time, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide. He also wrote and directed the original short film Los Bandoleros, which tells the backstory of the characters and events in the franchise.
BEN AFFLECK, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, AND STAR OF AIR, TO INTRODUCE STAR-STUDDED 2023 RUFFLES NBA ALL-STAR CELEBRITY GAME TEAMS ON FRIDAY, FEB. 17 EXCLUSIVELY ON ESPN
NEW YORK, Feb. 15 - Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ben Affleck who produced, directed and stars in the upcoming film AIR, which will be exclusively in theaters globally April 5, will introduce the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game players and coaches live at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN on Friday, Feb. 17 from the John M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. Affleck will take the court prior to the start of the game.
As previously announced, this year’s rosters and coaching staffs include a star-studded list of Grammy® Award-winning musicians, actors, athletes and more, including 21 Savage, Giannis, Thanasis and Alex Antetokuonmpo, Alex Bregman, Kane Brown, Cordae, Calvin Johnson, Marcos Mion, The Miz, Jesser, Nicky Jam, Fat Joe, Lisa Leslie, DK Metcalf, Hasan Minhaj, Janelle Monae, Guillermo Rodriguez, Arike Ogunbowale, Everett Osborne, Ozuna, Ranveer Singh, Frances Tiafoe, Alex Toussaint, Lindsay Vonn, Dwyane Wade and Sinqua Walls.
About AIR:
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand. Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker, and Viola Davis. AIR will be distributed by Amazon Studios.
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