The 2025 NBA All-Star weekend commenced with the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, featuring a star-studded lineup from various entertainment genres. The game showcased a blend of musicians, actors, athletes, and influencers, boasting a collective 13 Grammy nominations and two Olympic medals. Team Bonds, coached by Barry Bonds and influencer Khaby Lame, faced off against Team Rice, coached by Jerry Rice and rapper 2 Chainz. The celebrity game, a highlight of the All-Star festivities, provided a platform for celebrities to display their basketball skills and entertain fans.

Team Bonds featured streamer Kai Cenat, former NBA player Baron Davis, and Emmy-winning actor Rome Flynn. The roster also included WNBA All-Star Allisha Gray, country singer Mickey Guyton, musician Tucker Halpern, Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, and actor Pablo Schreiber. Dylan Wang, a Chinese actor and singer, completed the Team Bonds lineup. Team Rice included NBA Champion Matt Barnes, WWE Superstar Bayley, and basketball skills trainer Chris Brickley. Indian singer AP Dhillon, comedian Druski, singer-songwriter Walker Hayes, Olympic high jump silver medalist Shelby McEwen, and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens were also on Team Rice. Shaboozey, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Oliver Stark, and Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton rounded out the Team Rice roster.

Coaching Team Bonds was former MLB heavyweight Barry Bonds, accompanied by TikTok influencer Khaby Lame. Jerry Rice, a Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion, coached Team Rice alongside Grammy award-winning rapper 2 Chainz. 2 Chainz, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, has prior basketball experience, having played two seasons of college basketball for the Alabama State Hornets. The coaches brought their unique perspectives and experiences to guide their respective teams in the celebrity game.

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game provided entertainment and showcased the diverse talents of celebrities from different fields. The game was broadcasted on ESPN, allowing fans to watch the celebrity basketball. The event was not only a source of entertainment but also a platform for camaraderie and fun among the participants. The game marked the beginning of the NBA All-Star weekend, setting the stage for the main events to follow.