The NBA returned to Europe for the first time in three years when Paris hosted an all-star event between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons, with plenty of celebrities turning up for the action.
One of the first to show up with some of the best seats in the house was Pharrell Williams, who was sitting courtside with Magic Johnson.
Magic and Pharrell on the court in Paris ???? #NBACelebRow x #NBAParis ???????? pic.twitter.com/oRdbKSMgyt
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2023
French Formula 1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon were joined by Monegasque Leclerc at the event as they made the most of their F1 off-season.
????️ @PierreGASLY, @Charles_Leclerc and @OconEsteban on the pitch! #CelebRow x #NBAParis ???????? pic.twitter.com/FuX97163dG
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2023
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was also on hand to soak up the atmosphere at the Accor Arena.
???? @3gerardpique, visiting for the NBA game in Paris ???? #NBAParis pic.twitter.com/xcldD0UlWS
– NBA MEXICO (@NBAMEX) January 20, 2023
The fans in Paris, and wherever others have traveled, certainly paid off as the Bulls extended their dominance over the Pistons to two continents, with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, who returned from three games injured, standing out for Chicago. .
Meanwhile, also in attendance was 19-year-old French prodigy Victor Wembanyama, who many believe is expected to be the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft.
???????? @vicw_32 in the #NBAParis building! pic.twitter.com/PkKxp801xA
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2023
