WATCH: Frances Tiafoe gets introduced by Ben Affleck amidst a rousing reception at the NBA All-star Celebrity match
Frances Tiafoe grabs the attention of the fans and audience to his stunning entry in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
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Although the tennis court will forever be Frances Tiafoe‘s home, the American star had a fantastic time on the basketball court during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday evening. The 25-year-old made a stunning entry to the epic match as he was introduced by Ben Affleck on this occasion. Tennis fans across the globe and Americans loved his entry and it became one of the highlights of the event.
Tiafoe, currently ranked No. 15 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, contributed two successful shots to lead NBA icon Dwyane Wade’s team to triumph. However, the experience wasn’t solely about basketball for Tiafoe. He had the opportunity to meet a multitude of superstars on this occasion. However, it includes current NBA players like Pascal Siakam and fellow teammates in the game such as DK Metcalf and Janelle Monae.
Frances made his highly anticipated debut at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, February 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Celebrities from Team Dwayne and Team Ryan competed against each other in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Frances Tiafoe, the American tennis icon, was selected to join Team Dwayne Wade’s lineup.
At the start of the game, Tiafoe calmed his nerves by making a teardrop shot from close range. In the early stages of the third quarter, he followed it up by sinking a midrange jump shot over Richard Jefferson, a 2016 NBA champion. However, this impressive basket delighted Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was serving as Team Dwyane’s coach.
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Frances Tiafoe practices few shots ahead of his All-Star Celebrity Game
Frances Tiafoe provided a glimpse into his preparation for the highly-anticipated event by sharing a video of himself practicing basketball and training with former basketball player Jack Paul McClinton. To help prepare for his upcoming appearance, the World No. 15 wore a Washington Wizards jersey, specifically that of player Bradley Beal. Tiafoe had previously spoken about Beal being a source of inspiration for him in tennis, encouraging him to aim for greatness.
Tiafoe is taking his preparation seriously for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Speaking on this occasion he said “Brad Beal talks to me all the time, kind of just [tells me to], ‘Keep going, keep doing your thing, never get satisfied. He’s probably the closest guy I am [friends with] in the league. Obviously, him coming to all those matches at the Open, we’re really close, and our relationship got me really close to the [Washington Wizards] team.“
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