Ben Affleck brought his A-list swagger to the Ruffles Celebrity Game during the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City on Friday.
Before the star-studded match began, the 50-year-old Justice League actor addressed basketball fans at the Vivint Arena with his 10-year-old son Samuel by his side.
Samuel – who Ben shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner – proved he has his famous father’s charisma while putting on an animated display for the roaring crowd.
The duo were seated courtside next to comedian Chris Tucker, who was seen cracking up at a joke Ben whispered in his ear mid-game.
Earlier in the day, Ben spoke to reporters from behind a table normally reserved for post-game interviews with NBA players.
Ben Affleck brought his A-list swagger to the Ruffles Celebrity Game during the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City on Friday
Before the star-studded match began, the 50-year-old Justice League actor addressed basketball fans at the Vivint Arena with his 10-year-old son Samuel by his side
For the event, Ben wore a white sweater with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.
He placed a comforting hand on Samuel’s shoulder while speaking at center court.
The young boy wore a black Air Jordan shirt with pink lettering on the chest, which he tucked into blue jeans.
Ben is set to play Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the movie AIR which is set for release in early April.
AIR tells the story of Sonny Vaccaro (played by Matt Damon) who attempts to sign Michael Jordan to save the Nike brand.
Jason Batman, Viola Davis and Chris Tucker are also set to star in the film.
Tucker also attended Friday’s All-Star game weekend in an all white suit with his own son Destin joining in on the festivities.
For the pre-game red carpet, Janelle Monáe posed for photographers in a stylish baby blue varsity jacket with their initials emblazoned on the left side.
The tight crop top and matching leather skirt showed off Monáe’s fit and curvaceous frame.
She slipped her feet into a pair of cartoonish baby blue knee-high boots that featured a realistic cloud pattern.
Monáe later changed into a white jersey and matching shorts as they took to the floor to play in the celebrity game.
They were joined on the court by Marvel star Simu Liu who also repped a white, red and blue jersey.
Animated: Samuel – who Ben shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner – proved he has his famous father’s charisma while putting on an animated display for the roaring crowd
Earlier in the day, Ben spoke to reporters from behind a table normally reserved for post-game interviews with NBA players
Courtside: The duo were seated courtside next to comedian Chris Tucker, who was seen cracking up at a joke Ben whispered in his ear mid-game
Big screen: Ben is set to play Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the movie AIR which is set for release in early April
Style icon: For the pre-game red carpet, Janelle Monáe posed for photographers in a stylish baby blue varsity jacket with their initials emblazoned on the left side
Cartoonish: She slipped her feet into a pair of cartoonish baby blue knee-high boots that featured a realistic cloud pattern
Superhero: Janelle were joined on the court by Marvel star Simu Liu who repped a white, red and blue jersey
However, he attended the night’s event in a far more stylish outfit consisting of a black leather jacket with white fringe
However, he attended the night’s event in a far more stylish outfit consisting of a black leather jacket with white fringe.
He added dark gray pants and black and white Nikes to the outfit. Dark sunglasses protected his eyes from the bright lights shining down on the red carpet.
Olympic athlete Lindsey Vonn, 38, stunned shutterbugs in a light brown top and blue jeans with brown, checkered cuffs on the pants.
ESPN anchor Cassidy Hubbarth, 38, modeled a dark purple, velvet suit. She wore huge hoop earrings, and her hair was pulled back in a tight bun.
Hasan Minhaj, 37, was spotted taking practice shots before the event began and later laughed it up with former NBA star Dwyane Wade.
Gorgeous: Olympic athlete Lindsey Vonn, 38, stunned shutterbugs in a light brown top and blue jeans with brown, checkered cuffs on the pants
Superstars: Vonn took a photo alongside Monáe on the court
Pantsuit: ESPN anchor Cassidy Hubbarth, 38, modeled a dark purple, velvet suit. She wore huge hoop earrings, and her hair was pulled back in a tight bun
Lining up the shot: Hasan Minhaj, 37, was spotted taking practice shots before the event began
Having a laugh: Later, he laughed it up with former NBA star Dwyane Wade
Matching: He also took a picture with television personality Guillermo Rodriguez who pulled up to the event in a plaid suit ending in shorts rather than pants
Chest bump? Wade tried to bump chests with pro tennis player Frances Tiafoe, who cowered slightly but also laughed hard at the motion
Supportive: Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union (center) looked on as her husband played in the night’s event
Sinqua Wells, 37, donned a dark blue jacket and black pants covered in minimalist white drawings
Family affair: 21 Savage hit the red carpet in a white sweater with his two guests who may be his sons, and country singer Kane Brown donned a dark gray jacket with brown fringe and a white shirt with red lettering.
Jersey: WWE star The Miz got the crowd excited by ripping off a jacket to reveal his blue jersey underneath
Selfies: Actor Ranveer Singh took a selfie with some fans.
He also took a picture with television personality Guillermo Rodriguez who pulled up to the event in a quirky plaid suit.
Wade tried to bump chests with pro tennis player Frances Tiafoe, who cowered slightly but also laughed hard at the motion.
Sinqua Wells, 37, donned a dark blue jacket and black pants covered in minimalist white drawings.
21 Savage hit the red carpet in a white sweater with his two guests who may be his sons, and country singer Kane Brown rocked a dark gray jacket with brown fringe and a white shirt with red lettering.
WWE star The Miz got the crowd excited by ripping off a jacket to reveal his blue jersey underneath while actor Ranveer Singh took the time to snap selfies with adoring fans.
Singh wore a white coat, bucket hat and bright purple pants while arriving at the Celebrity Game.
1970s energy: Singh wore a white coat, bucket hat and bright purple pants while arriving at the Celebrity Game
Coaches: Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and rapper Fat Joe, who coached one of the teams, were spotted in toned down outfits as they walked up the sidelines
Watching the game: Actor Jeremy Piven sat on the sidelines and took in the action in a crisp black suit and white button-down shirt
Living legend: The 57-year-old Entourage actor shook hands with NBA legend Shaquille O’Nea
Jacket: He wore a gray jacket supporting the Homestead Grays, a team in the now-defunct Negro league
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and rapper Fat Joe, who coached one of the teams, were spotted walking up the sidelines.
Actor Jeremy Piven joined the rest of the celebrity guests courtside and took in the action in a crisp black suit and white button-down shirt.
The 57-year-old Entourage actor shook hands with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal who wore a gray jacket supporting the Homestead Grays, a team in the now-defunct Negro league.
The NBA Celebrity Game is one of many events taking place on this All-Star Game weekend. The best players in the NBA will play each other on Sunday.
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