The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced a stellar entertainment line-up ahead of October’s NBA 2023 games. With interactive fan events and music performances running along the course of the weekend, prepare for some major celeb spotting.
Here are all the celebs that attended the NBA 2023 games…
Elissa
Following the NBA 2023 games in Abu Dhabi, iconic Lebanese mega-star Elissa took to Instagram to express her gratitude and joy towards the event, sharing, “NBA you were amazing…✨🏀 Thank you for having me.”
The Bitmoun singer sat front row (of course) and was all smiles, both on and off the big-screen. Her infectious positive energy was surely felt by the entire arena (!!)
T-Pain
Via @tpain on Instagram
Six-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter T-Pain performed at the first NBA Fan Appreciation Day in Abu Dhabi, a new event celebrating the convergence of basketball, popular culture, and the NBA, on Friday, Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. GST at Etihad Arena.
The chart-topping artist, known for hits like “All I Do is Win” and features like Flo Rida’s “Low“, boasts an unforgettable music performance that combines pop with R&B and hip-hop.
Michael B. Jordan
Via @michaelbjordan on Instagram
And that’s not all! Special guests at the Fan Appreciation Day for the NBA 2023 Games also included famous Hollywood actor and producer Michael B. Jordan. Jordan is most known for his roles in some major blockbuster movies like Black Panther and Creed.
AJ McLean
Via @ajmclean on Instagram
Joining the special guest lineup was renowned American singer AJ McLean, most known for being a member of the iconic boyband Backstreet Boys.
NBA icons
Via @kareemabduljabbar_33 on Instagram
But wait, there’s more! NBA icons Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ray Allen, Gary Payton, and Tim Hardaway Sr. attended NBA District for the NBA 2023 Games, an interactive fan event that in Manarat Al Saadiyat from Thursday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct 8. It truly was a slam-dunking, music-blaring, star-studded extravaganza! 🎉🌟🏀