The show prior to the Celebrity All-Star Game at the Staples Center is as entertaining as the game itself with comedians taking time to loosen up and have fun. One of the subjects of actor Jamie Foxx and NBA impersonator Brandon Armstrong’s downtime was LeBron James.
LeBron James will be playing in the main event, the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, this Sunday as Team LeBron goes up against Team Stephen. This will be the first-time ever in which the best of the East will not be going up against the best of the West.
Foxx showed off his impersonation skills by hilariously walking like the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar while also making fun of the way he looks when he’s serious.
Not to be outdone, Armstrong showcased his vast array of knowledge of the NBA’s best players by doing what he does best. He has studied the subtle intricacies of James’ mannerisms on the court and impersonates him like a pro.
Armstrong and Foxx are playing for Team Clippers, coached by ESPN’s Katie Nolan, retired NBA superstar Paul Pierce, and music personality Common.
Team Lakers is coached by ESPN’s “NBA: The Jump” host Rachel Nichols, Hall-of-Fame player and former All-Star Tracy McGrady, and movie star Michael B. Jordan.
Here’s the complete roster of both teams according to NBA.com official press release:
Team Clippers: Anthony Anderson (ABC’s “black-ish”), Brandon Armstrong (actor, social media star), Miles Brown (ABC’s “black-ish”), Win Butler (Arcade Fire), Common (actor, recording artist), Andre De Grasse (Olympic sprinter), Stefanie Dolson (WNBA’s Chicago Sky), Jamie Foxx (actor, singer, musician), Paul Pierce (NBA legend, ESPN analyst), Dascha Polanco (actress, activist), Bubba Watson (two-time Masters champion) and Jason Williams (NBA legend).
Team Lakers: Sterling Brim (MTV’s “Ridiculousness”), Nick Cannon (actor, recording artist, star of MTV’s Wild’N Out), Terence Crawford (boxer), Rachel DeMita (NBA2KTV host, actress, model), Jerry Ferrara (STARZ’s “Power”), Marc Lasry (Milwaukee Bucks co-owner), Tracy McGrady (NBA legend, ESPN analyst), Caleb McLaughlin (Netflix’s “Stranger Things”), Candace Parker (WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks), Nate Robinson (NBA legend), Drew Scott (HGTV’s “Property Brothers”) and Kris Wu (actor, singer, music producer).
