Drake nabs NBA all-star celebrity game win on home turf
CBC News | Posted: February 13, 2016 3:08 AM | Last Updated: February 13, 2016
Tennis star Milos Raonic was dunking on 'em
Does Coach Drake have a ring to it?
The 6God led the Canadian squad to a 74-65 victory in the NBA all-star celebrity game at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto,
shortly after receiving a key to the city.
Drake and comedian Kevin Hart got into a 'war of words,' with the rapper telling the referee to get the Team USA coach into line.
Image | NBA All-Star weekend celebrity game
Caption: Kevin Hart and Drake engage in a 'heated' exchange. (John Rieti/CBC)
But Canadian-Chinese singer and actor Kris Wu seemingly stole the show, drawing ear-piercing applause each time he had the ball.
Image | Kris Wu NBA All-Star celebrity game
Caption: Kris Wu had huge fan support. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty)
Fans brought handmade signs and cameras to capture a photo of the star.
Image | Kris Wu NBA-All Star celebrity game
Caption: Kris Wu fans eagerly await a glimpse of the Canadian-Chinese singer and actor. (John Rieti/CBC)
But there was star power everywhere in the Ricoh Coliseum. Milos Raonic was dunking on 'em!
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Caption: Who knew tennis star Milos Raonic could dunk? (Vaughn Ridley/Getty)
And rocking hot pink shoes.
Image | Milos Raonic NBA All-Star celebrity game
Caption: Raonic's shoe game was strong. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty)
Coach Hart left the sidelines to join Team USA on the court for a last-ditch attempt at a win. But so much for that.
Image | Kevin Hart NBA All-Star celebrity game
Caption: Kevin Hart takes part in the game. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)
Arcade Fire's Win Butler took home MVP after defeating Team USA.
Image | Win Butler NBA All-Star celebrity game
Caption: Win Butler of Arcade Fire holds the MVP trophy. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)