The NBA All-Star game isn't about the athletes alone. A heap of celebrities showed up at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to see the West defeat the east 148-143. The half-time show included captivating performances by Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West. Other celebrities included die-hard New York Knicks fan, Spike Lee, P.Diddy, Jay-Z, Beyonce and Justin Bieber who took home the award for MVP for the NBA All-Star Celebrity game. Here's a look at some of the celebrities that attended the 2011 NBA All-Star basketball game.
Miami Heat star LeBron James chats with rapper Jay-Z during the NBA All-Star game.ReutersJustin Bieber is reported to share the stage in one of the teen sensation's concerts in Australia with Rihanna's ex, Chris Brown, who is also on tour Down Under until May 3. ReutersJay-Z is no stranger to basketball games. He attended with his wife Beyonce. ReutersSteven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith and a new judge on "American Idol", also attended the game. ReutersGene Simmons of "Kiss" autographs a fan's hat before the game. ReutersSinger Bruno Mars attended the NBA All-Star basketball game. ReutersSingers Rihanna and Drake also took the stage to perform during half-time.ReutersKanye West was excoriated by the press after he visited Occupy Wall Street while wearing an expensive gold chain. The outcry died down pretty quickly, but some members of the 99 percent may not be so easy to forgive.ReutersSinger Lenny Kravitz performed during player introductions before the NBA All-Star basketball game.Reuters"Modern Family" star Ty Burrell attended the NBA basketball All-Star weekend. ReutersSinger Josh Groban performed the U.S. National Anthem before the game. ReutersHall of famer Magic Johnson coached the West team. ReutersReality star Rob Kardashian high-five's his brother-in-law and L.A. Lakers star Lamar Odom and his sisters Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. ReutersBoston Celitcs' Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett joke around with director Spike Lee. ReutersCanadian pop-star Justin Bieber shakes hands with Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard.ReutersLamar Odom involved in a car accident, killing teen pedestrian
In photo, the L.A. Lakers star and his wife reality TV star Khloe Kardashian attended the 2011 NBA All-Star weekend.
ReutersActor Mark Wahlberg shows his support for Boston with his son Michael. ReutersCee Lo Green performs his hit song "Forget You" during the NBA basketball All Star weekend.ReutersSinger Cee-Lo jokes around with mascot "Benny the Bull" of the Chicago Bulls.ReutesrDirect Spike Lee and musician Lenny Kravitz chat during the NBA basketball All-Star weekend.Reuters
