Emmy-winning actor Rome Flynn led Team Bonds to victory in the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game held at the former Oracle Arena in Oakland. Flynn scored 22 points on 10-16 shooting, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists, earning him the MVP honors for the game. Team Bonds, coached by baseball legend Barry Bonds, defeated Team Rice, coached by football great Jerry Rice, by a final score of 66-55.
The event marked the return of an NBA event to Oakland since the Raptors’ championship celebration in 2019. The game featured a mix of celebrities and athletes, with notable participants like Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen and Grammy-nominated artist Mickey Guyton.
Broadcasted by ESPN, the game was hosted by Cassidy Hubbarth, with play-by-play commentary by Mark Jones and analysis by Richard Jefferson and Stephanie White. The rosters included a diverse group of talents like comedian Druski, musician Noah Kahan, and former NBA player Baron Davis. Each team also featured a WNBA star, with All-Stars Allisha Gray and Kayla Thornton on opposing sides.
The star-studded event also included a green carpet ceremony presented by Wingstop, fan-favorite elements like the Ruffles 4-Point Ridgeline, and Ruffles Crunch Time. With the game being a success in bringing together celebrities and athletes for a fun-filled basketball experience, fans are looking forward to more exciting events at future NBA All-Star Weekends.
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