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These celebrities have earned the ultimate basketball bragging rights!
In addition to nabbing the win, Common — who scored 10 points, made 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals — was also named the MVP of the game!
“Man, I just feel good being home in Chicago. I just wanted to represent Chicago,” he said on the field after his big win. “I appreciate this award. It feels good, man. I’ve got some awards, but this is a great award right here.”
Held at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena, each team got its name from their respective celebrity coaches: ESPN commentators Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon. As Wilbon is from Chicago, his team got to be designated as the home team.
Common’s full team also included Latin superstarBad Bunny, comedianHannibal Buress, country artistKane Brown,The Late Show with Stephen Colbertbandleader Jon Batiste,Saturday Night Livestar Alex Moffat, chef José Andrés, comedian Famous Los, singer and rapper Jidenna, and retired NBA star Quentin Richardson.
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Both teams also included one member from the WNBA. Chelsea Gray, a point guard for the Los Angeles Sparks, rounded out Common’s team, while A’ja Wilson, a power forward for the Las Vegas Aces, was part of Chance’s team.
Adding a little extra star-power to the night, each team had a famous assistant coach to help lead the way.Grey’s AnatomystarJesse Williamsjoined Wilbon whileGuy Fierihelped out the opposing team.
Before the game, both teams paid tribute to late NBA legendKobe Bryantas well as former NBA commissioner David Stern with a 24.2 second moment of silence.
source: people.com
