The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is officially here!
The 2023 Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game is set to kick off the festivities TONIGHT (February 17) from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah with Utah Jazz Governor Ryan Smith’s Team Ryan battling against Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade’s Team Wade.
✨ A little friendly competition never hurt anyone ✨
Introducing your *stylish* captains for the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. @ryanqualtrics | @dwyanewade pic.twitter.com/Dd7NkJ6wfz
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 8, 2023
Smith and Wade are excited to welcome NBA fans, legends, and all-stars to the Utah area as the two have been preparing along with other members of the Jazz organization to do all they can to make this all-star weekend one to remember.
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Smith co-founded a successful experience management company called Qualtrics based out of Utah. While Wade, of course, is one of the greatest players in NBA history and accomplished many honors throughout his illustrious sixteen-year career, including winning three championships with the Miami Heat and appearing in thirteen all-star games.
As for who will participate in each team, Smith’s team will contain individuals from different entertainment areas, such as county music star Kane Brown, Hall of Fame wideout Calvin Johnson, and Latin superstar Ozuna.
As for Team Wade, beloved Peloton instructor Alex Toussaint, big-time Latin artist Nicky Jam, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf will be playing alongside the NBA legend, amongst others. Something of note, Toussaint is the reigning MVP of the game, as he earned the high honor in his debut last season.
An exciting twist to this year’s celeb game is that each team will have multiple coaches on its staff, including the Antetokounmpo brothers helping out Team Wade and rap legend Fat Joe coaching up Team Ryan.
Make sure to catch the big game LIVE tonight, February 17th beginning at 7PM ET on ESPN.
