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Tacko Fall Dominates Celebrity All‑Star Game as Rome Flynn Takes MVP

The 7-foot-6 former NBA center, now with China’s Ningbo Rockets, powered Team Giannis to a 65–58 win.

Overview

  • Fall posted 20 points, 21 rebounds and five blocks for Team Giannis at the Kia Forum on Feb. 13.
  • Team Giannis defeated Team Anthony 65–58 in the NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game to open All‑Star Weekend.
  • Rome Flynn was named MVP for a second straight year after scoring 17 points with four assists.
  • Fans on social media criticized the MVP vote, with many posts calling Fall’s omission a robbery.
  • Fall, a former Celtics and Cavaliers reserve now playing for the CBA’s Ningbo Rockets, drew renewed chatter about potential NBA interest, which remains speculative.