NFL Stars St. Brown and Allen Set for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Wide receivers from the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will showcase their basketball skills at the annual exhibition.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:39pm

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NFL wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen are set to participate in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles. St. Brown, a four-time Pro Bowler with the Detroit Lions, and Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler with the Chargers, both have strong ties to Southern California and are looking forward to showcasing their basketball skills in the exhibition game.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is a lighthearted event that allows professional athletes from other sports to showcase their basketball talents. St. Brown and Allen's participation continues a trend of NFL players excelling in the game, with past MVPs including Terrell Owens, DK Metcalf, and Micah Parsons.

The details

St. Brown, 26, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the past four seasons and is a two-time First Team All-Pro. He grew up in Orange County, California, attended USC, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Allen, 33, is a six-time Pro Bowler who attended the University of California, Berkeley before being drafted by the Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He is the Chargers' all-time leader in receptions and second in team history in receiving yardage.

  • The NBA All-Star Game and related events will take place in Los Angeles from January 31 to February 2, 2026.

The players

Amon-Ra St. Brown

A four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Detroit Lions who grew up in Orange County, California and attended USC.

Keenan Allen

A six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers who attended the University of California, Berkeley and is the Chargers' all-time leader in receptions.

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What’s next

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will take place on February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

The participation of NFL stars St. Brown and Allen in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game continues to showcase the crossover appeal of professional athletes and the lighthearted nature of the exhibition event.