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Vin Diesel is one of Hollywood’s most renowned and highest paid actors, starring in major films such as Fast and the Furious. He has a large following around the world and everyone can notice him immediately. But he could still make an unassuming appearance on the touchline at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.
Vin Diesel was often seen enjoying regular season games from the stands, but this time he was in Toronto to support his film Triple X co-star Kris Wu. The singer and actor starred in the NBA celebrity game that year. The NBA previously announced that the theme of the NBA Celebrity Game is Team USA vs. Team Canada. Kris Wu is Chinese-Canadian and represented Canada.
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According to FORTHEWIN, Vin Diesel said, “I try to keep a low profile.Vin also expressed his love for Toronto by saying: “I love Toronto, I haven’t done a movie here since The Pacifier…which is a long time ago, but I love the city.”
He also stated that he won’t be in town for too long as he has to go to Cuba to shoot for his next film
How did the game go?
The 2016 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game was played on February 12, 2016 at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. Team Canada was coached by famed rapper Drake and Team USA was coached by Hollywood actor and five-time NBA celebrity MVP Kevin Hart.
Team Canada won by 10 points, 74 to 64. Win Butler, the singer, won the MVP award with 15 points and 14 rebounds
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How did Kris Wu play?
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Jersey number 10, Kris Wu, didn’t win the MVP award, but he played great on defense and offense and showed everyone his basketball skills. He was one of the starting five. Kris fans were seen screaming and holding colorful banners when Kris saved the ball.
He played 16 minutes in which he scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. He has also starred with notable actors such as Stephen James and former NBA players such as two-time MVP Steve Nash and seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady
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Well, the stories surrounding the NBA All-Star games are always crazy and this is just another addition to that.