Top Five Moments From the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game delivered exactly what fans expect every year — unpredictable basketball, viral comedy and plenty of unforgettable highlights. Held in Los Angeles, the exhibition featured a mix of entertainers, athletes and former pros battling it out before the main All-Star Weekend events.

Here are the five funniest and most memorable moments from the chaotic showcase.

5. Reality Star’s Awkward Entrance

Nic tripped over the carpet during his intro 😅

Watch the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at 7 ET on ESPN and the ESPN App 🎥 🍿 pic.twitter.com/MchrjKLzom
— ESPN (@espn) February 14, 2026

Reality TV personality Nic Vansteenberghe nearly stole the spotlight before the game even started. During player introductions, he stumbled on the red carpet — a clumsy but endearing moment that instantly went viral among fans watching the pregame festivities.

4. Rome Flynn Goes Back-to-Back MVP

RUN IT BACK, ROME 😤

For a second-straight year, Rome Flynn is your NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/2uKtZZCcma
— ESPN (@espn) February 14, 2026

Actor Rome Flynn proved he’s more than just a performer, scoring 17 points to secure his second consecutive Celebrity Game MVP award. His clutch scoring helped Team Giannis cruise to victory, cementing his reputation as one of the event’s most reliable players.

3. Tacko Fall Dominates the Paint

VIDEO GAME NUMBERS IN THE CELEBRITY GAME 🎮🔥

Tacko Fall was HOOPIN’ and took home the W at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 😤 pic.twitter.com/e6wTXCTbwj
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 14, 2026

Former NBA center Tacko Fall towered over the competition, posting a monster stat line with 20 points, 21 rebounds and five blocks. The 7-foot-6 giant delivered highlight-reel dunks and reminded fans why he remains a fan favorite even outside the league.

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SHOWTIME TACKO FALL 🤯

Tap to watch on ESPN: https://t.co/KpC9nJ3Qp3 pic.twitter.com/quWI8T7tVo
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 14, 2026

2. Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Hits a Wild Jumper

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia surprised everyone by draining a high-arching jumper over Tacko Fall — no easy feat. The moment drew cheers from the crowd and proved the former college player still has serious skills.

MAT ISHBIA WITH THE PULL UP BUCKET 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/98Jee83Uoq
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 14, 2026

1. Shams Charania Can’t Put the Phone Down

Perhaps the most talked-about moment had nothing to do with basketball.

@ShamsCharania on his phone in the middle of the All-Star Celebrity Game 😅 pic.twitter.com/FVGZy94Y00
— ESPN (@espn) February 14, 2026

ESPN insider Shams Charania was spotted checking his phone repeatedly during the game — perfectly on brand for one of the NBA’s busiest news breakers. Even players joked about whether he could survive a game without monitoring league updates.

My goodness, have some respect @ShamsCharania…during the game?????????? pic.twitter.com/gjTwKNzk7x
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 14, 2026

Organized Chaos at Its Finest

Coached by the Antetokounmpo brothers against actor Anthony Anderson, the game featured an eclectic roster that included comedians, musicians, athletes and influencers. The result was a lighthearted spectacle that set the tone for the rest of All-Star Weekend.

As always, the Celebrity Game proved that sometimes the most entertaining basketball happens when winning isn’t the main priority.

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