Kevin Hart almost gets taken out by Anthony Davis
During an NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in 2016, Anthony Davis accidentally fell into comedian Kevin Hart. The incident occurred when Davis was attempting a block and ended up tumbling into Hart, who is notably much shorter. Hart, to his credit, brushed off the collision while the huge Davis was sitting in his lap.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen end up wearing their drinks
During an April 2019 Miami Heat game, singer John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, found themselves unexpectedly involved in the action. Dwyane Wade accidentally collided with them, causing their drinks to go flying all over the couple. Although it was a minor accident, it created a light-hearted moment that showed even mega-star celebrities can get caught up in the excitement.
Jack Nicholson asks Kobe Bryant for an autograph
Back in 1998, actor Jack Nicholson interrupted a pre-game interview with a young Kobe Bryant during a Los Angeles Lakers game. With a mischievous grin, Nicholson, a die-hard Lakers fan, playfully requested an autograph from the future basketball legend. When the interviewer asked if Nicholson had any advice for the then-rookie, Nicholson, ever the cool cat, replied with ”Heat up and get loose”.
David Beckham gets caught checking out cheerleaders by wife Victoria
David Beckham was new to the USA in 2008 when this infamous moment occurred. Having signed for LA Galaxy in 2007, Beckham attended Lakers games regularly. The Brit was clearly impressed with the famous Lakers cheerleaders, much to the annoyance of wife Victoria. It’s safe to say that he kept his eyes on the game from then on.
Ethan Hawke tries, and fails, to flirt with Rihanna
At a 2015 All-Star game, Ethan Hawke was pictured chatting to Rihanna, with the singer looking less than impressed. Hawke was attending the game with his son Levon and, during the opening moments of the game, made his son switch seats, so Hawke could sit next to Rihanna. The actor’s attempt at flirting failed and, thankfully, this hilarious image lives on.
Victor Oladipo harnesses the power of Black Panther
During the dunk contest at the 2018 All-Star game, player Victor Oladipo hilariously left the court and approached the late actor Chadwick Boseman. Boseman would take his character’s iconic Black Panther mask from his pocket, handing it to Oladipo. They both struck a Wakanda Forever pose and Oladipo, now masked up as Black Panther, sank the dunk. Iconic.
Mark Wahlberg has quick hands during Boston Celtics game
Boston native Mark Wahlberg showed his quick hands during an August 2012 Boston Celtics game. The actor was being interviewed while the game was in play when, in a split second, the ball ricocheted and fired Wahlberg’s way. Wahlberg simply caught it, returned it to court and carried on telling his story, while the crowd roared with laughter.
Chris Rock gets completely ignored by Kobe Bryant
During a June 2010 playoff game, Comedian Chris Rock was seen talking passionately to someone off-screen while sitting next to fellow actor David Spade. Seemingly trying to convey an important point, Rock continued to get more and more animated. As the camera panned out, it revealed a non-plussed, uber-focused Kobe Bryant, who couldn’t give a care in the world about anything but the game.
Gabrielle Union takes over Dwyane Wade interview
Dwyane Wade was giving a post-game interview to Fox Sports in November 2014 when out of nowhere, his wife Gabrielle Union walked into frame. She took over the interview, giving her own analysis of Wade’s performance. Having teased hubby about his free-throws, Union then ended the interview with a little butt-slap for Wade.
Drake’s distraction pays off
Drake is known for his courtside antics, often seen wildly celebrating and cheering on his beloved Raptors. One of his most memorable moments came in March 2016, when he was seen shouting at and distracting Bulls player Justin Holiday. And it certainly was distracting, as it paid off with the Raptors winning a five-second penalty thanks to Drake’s interference. Crazy scenes followed as Drake celebrated with the players.
