Kevin Hart, Drake to coach U.S. and Canada in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
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Participants for the NBA's All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game were announced Thursday, and with the event taking place in Canada for the first time, national lines have been drawn.
The game will feature a Team USA vs. Team Canada format, with Kevin Hart coaching the Americans and a triumvirate of Drake, Steve Nash, and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista running the Canadian squad.
| Team USA | Team Canada |
|---|---|
| Jason Sudeikis | Stephan James |
| Michael B. Jordan | Win Butler |
| Anthony Anderson | Drew Scott |
| Yazz Gray | Jonathan Scott |
| Nick Cannon | Natalie Achonwa |
| Chauncey Billups | Milos Raonic |
| Muggsy Bogues | Kris Wu |
| Marc Lasry | Tracy McGrady |
| Elena Delle Donne | Rick Fox |
*stares at the 2016 @NBAAllStar Celebrity Game rosters*
*blinks*
*cries*
https://t.co/PLO5xneGDq
— J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) January 14, 2016
Tracy McGrady is not actually Canadian, outside of playing for the Toronto Raptors from 1997-2000. The fireworks for this extravaganza go Friday, Feb. 12 at Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum.