NBA Star Anthony Davis Lands New Prank Show Gig

Davis recruits fellow athletes and celebrities to pull elaborate pranks on their unsuspecting friends.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Anthony Davis, the 10-time NBA All-Star, is set to host a new hidden-camera prank show called "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" premiering on TBS. The series will feature Davis enlisting the help of other sports stars and celebrities to pull elaborate pranks on their unsuspecting friends and colleagues.

Why it matters

This new venture shows Davis expanding his reach beyond just basketball, tapping into the entertainment industry and his wide network of celebrity connections to create a unique reality TV series. It also highlights the growing trend of professional athletes leveraging their fame and popularity to explore opportunities in media and entertainment.

The details

In the premiere episode, Davis recruits NBA legend LeBron James and super-agent Rich Paul to set up Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green with a fake high-stakes investment opportunity. Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles also helps trap WNBA star Rickea Jackson in a staged parking lot nightmare. The guest list for the show includes other big names like Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, "America's Got Talent" host Howie Mandel, NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, and NBA rookie Cooper Flagg.

  • The series premiere of "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" is set for Monday, April 6, 2026, following the 2026 NCAA Championship Game.
  • New episodes of the show will air Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TBS, with the premiere also simulcasting across TNT and truTV.

The players

Anthony Davis

A 10-time NBA All-Star who currently plays for the Washington Wizards and is the host of the new prank show "Foul Play with Anthony Davis".

LeBron James

An NBA legend who is set to appear in the premiere episode of "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" to help prank Draymond Green.

Rich Paul

A super-agent who is set to appear in the premiere episode of "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" to help prank Draymond Green.

Draymond Green

A star player for the Golden State Warriors who is the target of a prank in the premiere episode of "Foul Play with Anthony Davis".

Jordan Chiles

An Olympic gymnast who helps trap WNBA star Rickea Jackson in a staged parking lot nightmare for "Foul Play with Anthony Davis".

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What they’re saying

“The pranks go even further — I can't wait for people at home to laugh along with us.”

— Anthony Davis (Press release from Warner Bros.)

What’s next

The premiere episode of "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" will air on Monday, April 6, 2026, following the 2026 NCAA Championship Game.

The takeaway

Anthony Davis is leveraging his celebrity status and wide network of sports and entertainment connections to venture into the world of reality TV with his new hidden-camera prank show "Foul Play with Anthony Davis." This move highlights the growing trend of professional athletes expanding their reach beyond their respective sports and into the entertainment industry.