Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is officially set to participate in the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles, according to @AdamSchefter. The multi-sport appearance will see the NFL veteran take the court as part of the festivities kicking off the NBA's annual midseason break.
The event is scheduled to air live on ESPN on Friday, Feb. 13. As the NBA All-Star Weekend begins in Los Angeles, the game serves as the primary opening attraction for fans and viewers. Allen, representing the Chargers, will be featured among a lineup of celebrities and professional athletes from across the sporting world.
The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game has a long-standing tradition of inviting prominent NFL players to showcase their basketball skills. This year's Los Angeles venue provides a local backdrop for the Chargers star to participate in the high-profile exhibition. Fans can tune in to the Friday night broadcast to see the wide receiver compete in the non-contact event.
Additional participants and team assignments for the game are expected to be announced shortly. Keenan Allen remains one of the first major NFL names confirmed for the Friday night tip-off.
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