Amon-Ra St. Brown, 26, has earned Pro Bowl selections in each of the last four seasons and is a two-time First Team All-Pro plus a One Second Team nod. A Southern California product—Orange County native and USC alum—he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft’s fourth round. Over the past four campaigns, he has surpassed 100 receptions and 1,100 receiving yards annually, including a 2025 line of 117 receptions for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Keenan Allen, 33, grew up in North Carolina and played college football at the University of California, Berkeley before being selected by the Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft (third round). The six-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Comeback Player of the Year has reached 1,000 receiving yards six times and 100 receptions five times, and he stands as the Chargers’ all-time receptions leader (985) and second in team receiving yards (11,307) after a stint with the Bears.
The Celebrity Game has a history of NFL players excelling, with past MVPs including Terrell Owens, DK Metcalf, and Micah Parsons. This track record highlights the appeal of football stars stepping onto the hardwood for a weekend showcase.
Beyond the rosters, the event underscores cross-sport camaraderie and fan engagement during All-Star weekend, with the Celebrity Game serving as a fun, talent-driven spectacle rather than a high-stakes competition.
As Los Angeles hosts the weekend, the spotlight is on two NFL standouts swapping the gridiron for the hardwood, providing an additional storyline to the NBA All-Star festivities in the city.
