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At the NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood, Spike Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater with Palestinian flag badges and Kyrie Irving wore a Wear the Peace 'PRESS' shirt honoring Gaza journalists, in a pro-Palestinian display amid the Gaza war; there were no disruptions during the game, and Israeli player Deni Avdija competed for Team World.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen courtside at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, joined by Queen Latifah and family as Team USA Stars defeated Team USA Stripes 47–21. The couple’s recent public appearances include a Sundance premiere for their doc Cookie Queens, and Meghan had shared a Valentine’s post the day before featuring Harry and daughter Lilibet.
The NBA All-Star Game saw a 20% increase in ratings and an 18% increase in viewership from last year, topping the sports ratings charts for Sunday. The final round coverage of the PGA Tour at Riviera, a Purdue-Ohio State men’s college basketball game, and a Rangers-Islanders NHL Stadium Series game also garnered significant viewership. The Daytona 500 was postponed due to rain, leading to a 90-minute edition of NASCAR Raceday on FOX.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner took their three children to the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, where they enjoyed the events and posed for photos with NBA stars. Ivanka rocked a chic navy ensemble and a bold red lip, while Jared opted for a more casual look. The family also engaged in various activities, including painting Nike sneakers and capturing moments in a photo booth. The couple recently confirmed their focus on family life in Florida, where they reside in a mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay. Jared also discussed his private equity firm and its significant investments, raising ethical concerns due to potential conflicts of interest during their time as White House advisors.
During the NBA All-Star game, Charles Barkley criticized San Francisco, calling it a city with a problem of "homeless crooks." His comments sparked a heated exchange with fellow analysts, including Draymond Green. Barkley's remarks come ahead of next year's All-Star game, which is scheduled to take place in San Francisco. This isn't the first time Barkley has criticized the city, as he previously made disparaging comments about its cleanliness and homelessness during the 2022 Western Conference finals.
Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks was named the MVP of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game after leading the Eastern Conference to a 211-186 victory over the West with 39 points. Lillard also won the 3-point contest, joining Michael Jordan as the only player to win a Saturday night event and be named MVP in the same All-Star Weekend. Despite a challenging season with the Bucks, Lillard's All-Star success provided a welcome highlight.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum met Celtics legend Larry Bird for the first time before his fifth NBA All-Star Game appearance, expressing his excitement and nerves during the encounter. Tatum, who recently surpassed Bird in franchise records, is aiming for his second consecutive All-Star Game MVP as he continues his successful career with the Celtics.
Chris Brown claimed he was initially invited to play in the NBA All-Star Game Weekend but was later uninvited due to sponsor conflicts, which he expressed frustration about on social media. He posted screenshots of the emails inviting him and criticized the NBA for their decision, stating that he only goes where he feels appreciated. Ruffles, the sponsor mentioned, released a statement clarifying that they had no involvement in the player decisions or celebrity invites. The All-Star Weekend includes events like the All-Star Celebrity Game and the actual All-Star Game featuring NBA stars.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place from February 16 to February 18 in Indianapolis, IN, featuring various events including the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, the 3-point contest, slam-dunk contest, and the All-Star Game. The All-Star Game will feature LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo as captains, with the starters including players like Damian Lillard, Luka Dončić, and Joel Embiid. Fans can stream the events through platforms like Fubo, Sling TV, and NBA League Pass.
Doc Rivers, the new coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, expressed dismay at being chosen to coach the Eastern Conference team at the NBA All-Star Game, citing it as "ridiculously bad" and a "quirky" situation. He plans to give his All-Star ring and bonus to Adrian Griffin, the former Bucks' coach. Despite his reluctance, his players and others in the league expressed happiness for him. Rivers will be the fifth person to coach in the All-Star Game after becoming an in-season replacement for a team.
Doc Rivers, who has only coached three games with the Milwaukee Bucks, has clinched the Eastern Conference coaching spot for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Despite only securing his first win with the team, Rivers will lead the Eastern Conference All-Stars and plans to give his All-Star ring and coaching share to former Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin, who was fired last month. The Western Conference coaching spot is still undecided, with Chris Finch, Mark Daigneault, and Tyronn Lue vying for the position based on the outcomes of their respective teams' upcoming games.