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AP Dhillon to Shine in 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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AP Dhillon, a Punjabi music icon, will play for Team Rice, coached by NFL legend Jerry Rice and sensational Khaby Lame.(Photo: Instagram/apdhillon)

The 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will be held on February 14 at Oakland Arena and broadcast live on ESPN platforms.

AP Dhillon, a Punjabi music icon, will play for Team Rice, coached by NFL legend Jerry Rice and sensational Khaby Lame. He will be accompanied by comedian Druski, musician Noah Kahan, Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Olympic medallists Masai Russell and Shelby McEwen, and actors Danny Ramirez and Rome Flynn.

Fan favourites Kai Cenat and former NBA star Baron Davis return, while WNBA players Allisha Grey and Kayla Thornton add additional firepower.

Musician 2 Chainz, baseball icon Barry Bonds, Jerry Rice, and Khaby Lame will serve as coaches. Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN hosts the event, which includes commentary from Mark Jones, Richard Jefferson, and Stephanie White.

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