NBA All-Star weekend is coming to L.A. — here's what's happening
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NBA All-Star weekend takes over Los Angeles this week, bringing three days of games, concerts and fan events across the city.
Why it matters: Last year's event generated more than $300 million in economic impact to the San Francisco area, according to Temple University's Sports Industry Research Center.
Here are the NBA events to attend during All-Star weekend.
- All times in local/Pacific time
NBA Crossover
What it is: A four-day fan experience with player and celebrity discussions, photo ops, and shows at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Tickets
What's inside: Concerts headlined by Ludacris, Shaboozey and Cortis, DJ sets from Joey Fatone and Pauly D, an arcade, kids' playground, memorabilia displays, and appearances by players and content creators.
Hours: 4-9pm Thursday, 2-11pm Friday, 10am-9pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday
Address: Los Angeles Convention Center; 1201 S Figueroa St. — how to get there.
All-Star Celebrity Game
What it is: An exhibition game between celebrities and public figures — this year's teams include Keegan Michael-Key, GloRilla, Taylor Frankie Paul and Simu Liu. Tickets
💭 My thought bubble: I'm tuning in to see 57-year-old Charlotte Hornets co-owner Rick Schnall and 46-year-old Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia guard each other.
When: 4pm Friday
Address: Kia Forum; 3900 W Manchester Blvd.
How to watch: ESPN
Rising Stars Game
What it is: The NBA's best rookies and second-year players compete in a four-team tournament. Tickets
The intrigue: After their high-scoring affair on Jan. 29, former Duke teammates Kon Knueppel (Team T-Mac) and Cooper Flagg (Team Melo) may face off again.
When: 6pm Friday
Address: Intuit Dome; 3930 W Century Blvd.
How to watch: Peacock
NBA HBCU Classic
What it is: This fifth edition of this showcase of HBCU basketball will feature the men's teams from Hampton University and North Carolina A&T. Tickets
Driving the news: The NBA and AT&T will donate $100,000 to both schools.
When: 8pm Friday
Address: Kia Forum; 3900 W Manchester Blvd.
How to watch: Peacock
All-Star Saturday
Highlights: This three-event series features the 3-point contest headlined by Damian Lillard and Devin Booker, a movement shooting competition starring New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, and the slam dunk contest with Jase Richardson — son of two-time winner Jason Richardson.
When: 2pm Saturday
Address: Intuit Dome; 3930 W Century Blvd.
How to watch: NBC and Peacock
NBA G League Next Up Game
What it is: Fans attending NBA Crossover on Sunday will have the opportunity to watch players from the NBA's development branch (the G League) play in a four-team tournament.
Zoom in: The teams feature former high NBA draft picks and college basketball stars, including Killian Hayes, James Bouknight and RJ Davis.
When: 11:30am Sunday
All-Star Game
The latest: The penultimate event will be played in a new USA vs. World format featuring two teams made up of American players and one team of international players.
What we're watching: This may be the last time we see Lebron James on the court at All-Star weekend.
When: 2pm Sunday
Address: Intuit Dome; 3930 W Century Blvd.
How to watch: NBC and Peacock
If you go: Keep the NBA app handy for news alerts and to influence what happens on the court.
- For the first time, you can score the slam dunk contest, vote on which celebrities get bonus points when they make baskets, and assign jobs to content creators Druski, Tyler Toney and Lethal Shooter during All-Star Saturday.
