Detroit Lions Reveal Amon-Ra St. Brown Update
Amon-Ra St. Brown will take part in the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The event falls on Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. Eastern. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN.
From Detroit to Inglewood
St. Brown helped the Detroit Lions finish their 2025-26 season on a high note. The Lions closed the year with a 19-16 victory over the Chicago Bears in Chicago. That game matched St. Brown against his former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, now on the Bears’ staff.
Celebrity Game Lineup and Coaches
The NBA announced the celebrity-game roster on its official site. St. Brown will share the court with actor Keegan-Michael Key, rapper GloRilla, ESPN’s Shams Charania, NBA veteran Jeremy Lin and Rome Flynn. Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen is the only other NFL player listed.
The celebrity team will be coached by the three Antetokounmpo brothers. Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will also serve in a coaching role. The game takes place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
Broadcast and Timing
The celebrity contest is scheduled for February 13 at 7 p.m. ET. ESPN will carry the telecast. The matchup serves as an early highlight of All-Star Weekend.
All-Star Weekend Format and Stakes
The main NBA All-Star Game runs on Sunday, February 15, at 5 p.m. Eastern. The game will be hosted at the Clippers’ arena in Inglewood. This edition marks the 75th NBA All-Star Game.
The league adopted a USA vs. World round-robin format. Two American teams — Team USA Stars and Team USA Stripes — will face Team World. Each round-robin contest lasts 12 minutes and leads to a championship final between the top two teams.
Prize money is on the line. Championship-team players will earn $125,000 apiece. Runners-up receive $50,000, and third-place players take home $25,000.
Roster Changes
Some star players withdrew due to injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Steph Curry will not play. Replacements include Alperen Şengün and Brandon Ingram.
Context and Coverage
A Detroit Lions Reveal Amon-Ra St. Brown Update drew attention as fans tracked his offseason plans. His offseason appearance highlights his growing profile beyond football. Analysts note the crossover appeal for both the Lions and the NBA.
Reporter Background
The story was originally reported by Anne Erickson. She is an award-winning sports journalist with experience covering the NFL, NBA and college football. Erickson has worked with national outlets and hosts podcasts and radio shows based in Detroit.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow St. Brown’s offseason activities and report any further updates. Fans should check ESPN for broadcast details and the NBA’s official announcements for roster changes.
