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NBA’s All-Star Weekend is the class of all star events when it comes to professional sports. The weekend kicks off Friday, February 15th with the annual Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Reigning 2012 Sprit NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP Kevin Hart (“Real Husbands of Hollywood”), will look to defend his title alongside stars like Grammy ® Award-winner Ne-Yo (R&B/pop star); Nick Cannon (“Real Husbands of Hollywood”); Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games); Trey Songz (R&B Singer/Actor); Usain Bolt(Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter); Arne Duncan (Secretary of Education); Terrence Jenkins (“E! News,” Anchor); Common (Rapper/Actor); John Schriffen (ABC News Correspondent); Ryen Russillo (ESPN Host); NBA Legends Dikembe Mutombo (eight-time NBA All-Star), Clyde Drexler (ten-time NBA All-Star), Sean Elliott (two-time NBA All-Star), and Bruce Bowen (NBA legend); WNBA stars Tamika Catchings ( Indiana Fever) and Maya Moore (Minnesota Lynx). Queen Latifah (Rapper/Singer/Actress) and Samantha Harris (TV Host) will be the assistant coaches.

Each of the celebrity teams will be coached by former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates and Western Conference NBA All-Stars, James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

The game will take place shortly before the Rookie/Sophomore game which will include the likes of Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Damien Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers and Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Hornets.

Visit the NBA for more information.

Photo: NBAE