The All-Star weekend is just around the corner. As days go by, the league keeps on surprising the fans with a plethora of intriguing things about the grand event. Recently, the league teased the NBA followers with a photo of the celebrities who would arrive at the 2023 All-Star game. From Ben Affleck to Post Malone to Vin Diesel to other Grammy award-winning artists, everyone is set to electrify the 2023 All-Star game.Meanwhile, this recent news, in turn, seemingly excited the fans, and as a result, they reflected on the affair on social media.
Salt Lake City is hosting the All-Star weekend for the first time since 1993. This year, the festivities would run from Feb 17-19.
All the notable celebrities who would be present in the 2023 All-Star game
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On Feb 17, Affleck would be there in Salt Lake City to introduce all the participants of the All-Star Celebrity Game. On the other hand, Malone and Diesel would be present on Feb 19. The ‘Fast & Furios’ actor would have the responsibility of welcoming the fans. While Malone would be performing a mix of his hits prior to the tip-off of the game between Team LeBron [James] and Team Giannis [Antetokounmpo].
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 participants at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN on Friday, Feb. 17. pic.twitter.com/8S0LWDiKBX
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 15, 2023
Apart from Affleck, Malone, and Diesel, there are a few more stars who are coming to perform at the halftime of the 2023 All-Star game. Grammy Award winner Burna Boy and Tems along with rapper-cum-songwriter Rema are the ones who are coming to rock the stage.
GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer @burnaboy, 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated singer and producer @temsbaby and rapper and singer @heisrema will headline the NBA All-Star Game 2023 halftime show with an Afrobeats-themed performance. pic.twitter.com/IW98bQdpC5
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 15, 2023
In the 2023 All-Star game, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo would be locking horns with their respective teams.Therefore, apart from witnessing the superstars’ exploits on the hardwood, the fans could certainly expect a mind-boggling performance from the aforementioned stars on Sunday night.
NBA fans expressed their excitement on social media
Apparently, the fans couldn’t control their excitement after acknowledging that the aforementioned stars are coming to Salt Lake City this weekend. They chimed in on Twitter and flooded its comment section with their diverse thoughts and opinions. Most of the fans showered their adulations on the aforementioned stars. Apart from that, some of the users commented that the halftime show is a must for them.
Here are some of the reactions of the fans:
Looks like I will be watching the Halftime Show for the first time
— Essence 🌸 (@melanindoll98) February 15, 2023
Biggest 3 🔥🔥🔥
— Alpha Ella🦇🦄 (@alpha_ella_) February 15, 2023
Afrobeats afrobeating… #nba #NBAAllStar @burnaboy @temsbaby @heisrema 🔥🔥🔥🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
— Forsyth Balo (@in0sl33p) February 15, 2023
Wow… this is must watch for me
— Handsomeshrek (@uglytee) February 15, 2023
That's great… Burna boy is a top performer.
— Bhig P. (@Pelcole) February 15, 2023
I will be there no matter what.
— 𝕎a𝕝e+234 (@walebrb) February 15, 2023
So proud of you guys
— Nwigwe Miracle (@RefinedMadness_) February 15, 2023
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I WILL BE THERE
— Ray (@08raymob) February 15, 2023
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What are your thoughts on the aforementioned stars coming in the 2023 All-Star game? Have you already booked your tickets to witness them live in the coming weekend? Please let us know in the comments below.
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