Instead of battling on the debate stage of ESPN’s “First Take,” the network’s personalities Stephen A. Smith and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe took it to the hardwood as coaches for their teams. Rapper 50 Cent served as an assistant for Sharpe, while Smith’s staff featured rapper Lil Wayne and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson.
Played at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, the game featured a cross-section of celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons led Team Shannon by delivering 37 points and 16 rebounds to take down Team Stephen A in their 100-91 win in Indianapolis.
The dual sport athlete definitely showed he could use his strength and aggressiveness on the basketball court.Micah Parsons' huge night lifts Team Shannon to victory in the #RufflesCelebGame!
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2024
Dylan Wang: 18 PTS
Puka Nacua: 16 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
Tristan Jass: 27 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
C.J. Stroud: 31 PTS, 9 REB pic.twitter.com/3LUT1pdz5C
Aside from Parsons, Team Shannon's actor Dylan Wang put up 18 points while Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua finished with 16 points, four assists, and three steals alongside some highlight dunks for the fans.Micah Parsons went OFF in All-Star Celebrity Game 😳🔥
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 17, 2024
37 PTS
16 REB
4 STL
MVP pic.twitter.com/FmanSmyXmA
NFL WIDE RECEIVER PUKA NACUA JUST TOOK OFF FOR THE DUNK! 😳🏈 pic.twitter.com/q2sQBxo3MX
— NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz) February 17, 2024
For Team Stephen A., Texans star quarterback C.J. Stroud did all he could with a big scoring night of 31 points and nine rebounds.
With the game tied 78-78 with 4:53 left, Team Shannon scored back-to-back 4-point possessions from Nacua and Wang to extend the lead by 12 points.
From there, big buckets from NFL stars Parsons and Nacua closed it out for Team Shannon.
Here are the players for each team:
Team Shannon
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons
IndyCar Series driver Conor Daly
Actor Quincy Isaiah
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd
Streamer Kai Cenat
Actor Dylan Wang
YouTuber and TV host Lilly Singh
Singer-songwriter SiR
Country singer Walker Hayes
Latin singer Anuel AA
Team Stephen A.
Artist and actress Jennifer Hudson
Former NBA champion Metta World Peace
Basketball entertainer Jack Ryan
Singer AJ McLean
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud
Chef Kwame Onwuachi
Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud
Content creator Tristan Jass
Musician Adam Blackstone
Olympic high-jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
