It was recently announced that Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt will be participating in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Here are some other icons that would make the game even more of a spectacle come All-Star Weekend.
He has been a staple of Lakers games for years now. Sure, the man might be chasing 80 years now. But having him in the All-Star game would add an extra level of intrigue to the game. New York Knicks superman Spike Lee was the coach of the celebrity game in 2015, so Nicholson’s time has come.
Will Smith: Whether or not Smith can play ball is uncertain. But he is a huge Philadelphia 76ers fan, and he certainly balled out in Fresh Prince of Bel Air back in the day. Getting Will Smith in the Celeb game would be and instant classic.
Tiger Woods: Tiger recently made his (not-so) triumphant return to golf, and maybe it’s time for him to step onto the hardwood. Woods is one of the most gifted athletes of this generation, and has been a huge Orlando Magic fan.
Putting in one of the biggest athletes of the 21st century would be big enough, but the controversy that Tiger could bring with it would add another layer of intrigue. Get El Tigre into the Celeb game.
Mark Cuban: Sure, Cuban owns the Mavericks, but the guy is a marketing powerhouse. He steals the stage everywhere he goes, and no doubt the Celeb game would prove no differently. Cuban would undoubtedly be a hit on the course, and in the interview room.
Jared from Subway: Ok this might be a stretch. If only because Jared is currently in prison, getting him to New Orleans might cause some logistical problems this year. Nevertheless, getting the former commercial star to the celebrity game would be a great show. Jared is a big Indiana Pacers fan, and is still just 39 years old. Surely, it would make for great television.
Barack Obama: We come to the final, and most important name on this list. There is currently a huge push to get former President Barack Obama to New Orleans to play in the game. Sure, it might be a bit of a long shot. But can you imagine?
Obama is currently on vacation and enjoying his time now that he is out of office, but right now the Celebrity game needs him. Drop those swim trunks and lace up those sneakers Barry. The time has come for you to shine.
Here are some highlights of Barry ballin’ out on the hardwood. Expect lots of weak defense on the president if he plays. And for the sake of the potential greatest moment in Celebrity game history, please play Barry. Please play.
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