At tonight’s NBA Paris game, a star-studded crowd was led by David Beckham.
The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers travelled across the Atlantic for their Parisian matchup in this year’s Accor Arena showcase.
NBA legend Tony Parker and former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo were seated next to David Beckham.
NBA legend Tony Parker and former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo were seated next to David Beckham.
About 15,000 spectators crammed into the stands to get a close-up look at the world’s top league.
The legendary Beckham of Manchester United was one of them.
The 48-year-old former captain of England grinned as Tony Parker, the legendary San Antonio Spurs player, gave him an embrace from behind.
During his time with LA Galaxy, Golden Balls regularly attended Lakers games as a great basketball fan.
He was seated courtside close to former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo, and during the second quarter, the audience gave them a hearty round of applause when they appeared on the big screen.
Later, Becks and NBA commissioner Adam Silver were spotted conversing.
The outstanding player for Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe, also seized the chance to watch NBA basketball in his hometown.
The 25-year-old forward and his brother Ethan were seated courtside.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, their PSG teammate, was also present.
During a timeout in the first quarter, fans enthusiastically cheered the introduction of NBA legends Channing Frye and Anderson Varejeo.
However, when Pharrell Williams was presented in the second quarter, fans also became enthused.
Along with partner Matt Pokora, Christian Milian, another musician, was there.
When NBA icon Joakim Noah—son of tennis star Yannick—was introduced in the third quarter, he received a standing ovation.
However, Parker, 41, was able to win over even more admirers from the audience.
The Cleveland Cavaliers won 111-102, and the superstars in attendance applauded.
The star of the event was Donovan Mitchell, who finished with 45 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Cleveland’s evening was marred by Tristan Thompson’s dismissal in the fourth quarter.
Following his chest-bumping of Nic Claxton, the 32-year-old received a flagrant foul penalty two.
Because Claxton participated in the altercation, he was given a technical foul.