In exciting news from the NBA, rap icons 50 Cent and Lil Wayne are gearing up to take on assistant coaching roles in the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
This announcement comes straight from the league itself, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the already highly-anticipated event.
Scheduled for Friday, February 16th at 7:00 PM EST, the game promises to be a thrilling spectacle, exclusively broadcast on ESPN.
According to the NBA’s announcement on Wednesday, 50 Cent, known for his stint with G-Unit, will be assisting Shannon Sharpe in coaching duties, while Lil Wayne will be lending a hand to coach Stephen A. Smith.
50 Cent’s coaching squad, led by host Peyton Manning, boasts an impressive lineup including Anuel AA, Kai Cenat, Conor Daly, Walker Hayes, Quincy Isaiah, Jewell Loyd, Micah Parsons, Lilly Singh, SiR, and Dylan Wang.
On the other hand, Lil Wayne will be collaborating with WNBA star A’Ja Wilson and head coach Stephen A. Smith, with a roster featuring Adam Blackstone, Natasha Cloud, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Jass, AJ McLean, Kwame Onwuachi, Metta World Peace, Jack Ryan, CJ Stroud, and Gianmarco Tamberi.
Expressing his excitement, 50 Cent took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, injecting his signature humor into the announcement. He wrote, “All-star game. I’m coaching, you know my team is gonna win. @liltunechi is probably gonna get high and not show up! LOL”
With these powerhouse figures joining the coaching staff, the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game promises to be a must-watch event for basketball and music fans alike.
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