Photos: All the stars playing in the 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Matthew Jussim Today

NBA All-Star Weekend is nearly here, and the stars are beginning to lace up their sneakers.

One of the biggest events each year apart from the actual All-Star Game is the celebrity matchup—pitting movie stars, singers, models, former players, and TV stars against each other.

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The game, presented by Ruffles, will be held at the Verizon Up Arena at the Los Angeles Convention Center and air on Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m. ET, exclusively on ESPN and the ESPN App. The theme of this year's teams is all-LA, with the “Clippers” vs. “Lakers” teams going head-to-head.

Adding into the fun is “The Ridge,” a special four-point line that should make the game a high-scoring affair. The game will also include the “4-for-4 Challenge”. For every shot made from “The Ridge” during the second half of the game, Ruffles will make a $4,000 donation to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, with a minimum of $20,000 going to the charity (up to $40,000).

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Here’s a look at the coaches and players participating this year.

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