WATCH: Best Player, Celebrity and Family Reactions from Saturday's NBA All-Star Events in GIFs (and one pic)

The NBA All-Star Events are just a precursor to the real action on Sunday, but they can be pretty fun to watch--and not just because of the action. From players hamming it up to celebrity and family reactions there is no shortage of entertainment for folks--and the internet--to enjoy.

Case in point--Skylar Diggins snarling during the Shooters Stars Challenge.

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WATCH: Highlights From the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The NBA Dunk Contest has come and gone, and while it did generate some controversy with a screwy format it also did what it set out to do--gave fans a chance to see some of their favorite players show off. Washington fans have to proud of John Wall for winning the contest, but they have to know he was lucky he didn't have to face off with Paul George. 

Other highlights included Terrance Ross getting a helping hand from Drake among a few other things like this jam from Team East.

Pacers Paul George Should Have Been in the Dunk Contest Finals (if the contest had finals this year)

The NBA tried too change things up for the Dunk Contest, but in the process ended up taking away from it by not making it possible for the best two in the group to duke it out in the end. While John Wall's slam was pretty nice, it wasn't better than the one Paul George threw down. 

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WATCH: Terrance Ross Gets an Assist From Drake in the NBA Dunk Contest

Drake's appearance with Terrance Ross at the Dunk Contest Saturday night should come as no surprise to anyone. The young superstar is working with the Toronto Raptors on branding and marketing efforts. What may have come as a bit of a surprise is Drake being used as a prop during the contest.

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WATCH: John Wall Wins the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The NBA changed things up a bit for the dunk contest to try and spice things up a little, but in the end it came down to the same old thing--who could come up with the most epic jam of the night. There were plenty of great ones, but in the end there could be only one winner.

This time it was John Wall of the Washington Wizards!

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Paul George Wins the All-Star Weekend Fashion War [PHOTO]

Many of the NBA biggest stars are known as much for the fashion prowess as they are their on-court skills. When you consider how good they are on the court--well, that just tells a little about what their fashion game must be like than.

 

However, even though there is still the actual game itself still to come on Sunday I think it is safe to say that Paul George won.

 

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Spurs Marco Belinelli Throws Up Some Air Balls But Still Wins Three-Point Contest

Fans are going to be talking more about Marco Belinelli's air balls during the three-point contest, but the fact remains--he made more shots than the other guy (Bradley Beal).

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Missouri Student Body Forms Barrier to Keep Picketers Away From Basketball Game Football Team Honored At

Michael Sam has been dominating the headlines for the last week ever since he announced to the world that he is gay. The announcement has elicited a lot of hate from people, but that did not stop him from attending Saturday's basketball game between Missouri and Tennessee where the football team was honored at halftime.

While there will be many that will call him courageous for doing so the real kudos in this case belong to the fans.

Auburn Fan Sinks Putt the Length of a Basketball Court to Win New Car [VIDEO]

Rather than just have another half court shooting contest to win some sort of awesome prize Auburn decided to change it up a little. As much as we like seeing the every-man win tuition or some crazy amount of cash half court shots are getting kind of old.

Full court putts though....

Johnny Manziel: I was born during halftime of a Cowboys game.

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has been busy training for the NFL; too busy to party like a rock star during Super Bowl Week (it was pretty cold up there) and too busy to do anything that TMZ would care about.

Recently he decided it was time to share with the media--and when I say share I mean share.

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Jameis Winston Chooses Perfect Entrance Song and Throws Two Perfect Innings for First Save of the Season

Jameis Winston stormed in to the hearts of football fans everywhere when he lead the Florida State Seminoles to a national title on the gridiron, and now there is a chance that he could be an integral part of another national championship squad for the Seminoles.

This one on the baseball diamond.

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T.J. Oshie is a Winner in More Ways Than One--Check Out his Fiance Lauren Cosgrove! [PHOTOS]

While America falls in love with Team USA hockey star T.J. Oshie the nation also gets the chance to see who he has fallen in love with--the lovely Ms. Lauren Cosgrove! The two are engaged (lucky dude) and are expecting an edition to the family soon. Yes, guys, Ms. Cosgrove is seven months pregnant (hence not being in Sochi with him).

So enjoy the good times while you can T.J. Pretty soon it will be late night diaper changes and spit up!

President Obama Gives T.J. Oshie Props on Twitter; Oshie Gives Credit to More Deserving Heroes

Many have criticized President Obama for being vocal with when it comes to his love of sports, but his approach to sports is probably one of the smartest moves he's made (not related to any actual business of state of course).

The American people love sports so how better to connect with them and show that he is just like they are than to be a fan?

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Blues Star T.J. Oshie Leads Team USA to Victory Over Russia! [GIFs]

I'll admit--I don't watch a lot of hockey during the NHL season; I'm more of a playoff time kind of guy (and more of a football, baseball, rugby and basketball fan). However, when it becomes a matter of national pride I'm like lots of people--Team USA is can't miss television for me!

So when I woke up this afternoon (it was a long night; sick, cranky kids and all) I watched the USA vs. Russia hockey game and loved every second of it--especially the performance America's new sweetheart T.J. Oshie put on in the shootout!

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Arizona State Knocks Off No. 2 Arizona with Epic Finish [Must See Stuff]

Anytime you have rivals meet on the court there is a strong chance fans are going to be treated to an epic game. There is just something about beating 'that other team' that tends to get players to lift their game up an extra notch or two--like the Arizona State Sun Devils did against No. 2 Arizona Friday night.

Not only did the Sun Devils take it to the Wildcats--they gave fans easily the best finish of the season.

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Suns Mason Plumlee With the 'Not in my House' Block of the Night During Rising Stars Challenge

All-Star events are not known for their defense, but from time to time a little does tend to sneak its way into the game--like it did with this play. Anthony Davis thought he was going to have a sweet tomahawk slam, but Mason Plumlee had something else in mind!

 

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WATCH: Anthony Davis Represnts the New Orleans Pelicans Well With Awesome Slam in Rising Stars Game

If you go in to the All-Star weekend thinking you are going to see some hotly contested basketball you are going to be sorely disappointed. What you will get, however, is a display of awesomeness that no other all-star event can. Case in point--Anthony 'Don't Hate on the Unibrow' Davis and his slam during Friday night's Rising Star Challenge.

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5 Cheesy Headlines to Describe Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's Celebrity All-Star Game Performance

Should world domination ever come down to a 2-2 tournament between the heads of state from around the world it is easy to say who President Obama would partner up with--Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The former Harvard baller still has game even though he's not a spring chicken anymore.

 

As proof--check out the sick no-look pass he dished to Skylar Diggins during the Celebrity All-Star game Friday night:

 

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WATCH: Actor/Comedian Kevin Hart Gets Destroyed in the Paint During the Celebrity Game

Kevin James is one funny dude. His movies are always good for a laugh no matter how generic or stupid the premise is. Having watched past celebrity challenges during All-Star Weekend I know he's got some skills on the basketball court too. Does he have what it takes to protect the paint and play center?

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Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals Not Shaving Till They Lose

It is not an uncommon practice. Many have done it and many will likely try to do it again. I'm talking about growing rally beards. With a tough stretch up ahead Louisville head coach Rick Pitino has decided it's time for his boys to do it.

Yes Mom and Dad. Your boys are growing beards.

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Seattle Seahawks Mascot Blitz Delivering Valentines

The rest of the NFL could learn a thing or two from the Seattle Seahawks--besides their suffocating style of play on defense. Other teams would be smart to try and duplicate next year something that the Seahawks did this year--have their mascot deliver Valentine's.

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Did James Harden Motorboat Trevor Ariza?

James Harden's layup in the closing seconds of Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards was a thing of beauty; well, for Houston fans at least. Washington fans were not feeling it as much, and as you can imagine the players were not either. That didn't stop Harden from trying to make Trevor Ariza smile.

via Reddit

Johnny Manziel: Texans Will Regret Not Drafting Me

Jadeveon Clowney has made it clear that he wants to be the No. 1 pick, and it would not be a bad idea to pair him up with J.J. Watt. Blake Bortles has mentioned it as well, but the one guy that has yet to say anything is Johnny Manziel.

That is, until now.

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Jaromir Jagr is Loving This Hand Job From the Czech Team's Trainer [GIF]

When you are 41-years old and playing a game with a bunch of youngsters--and still kicking butt and taking names--you might get a little sore. You might feel the pain a little more than the next guy. You might even need a little help trying to relax a muscle or two. You definitely appreciate when someone rubs one out for you.

From the look of it, Jaromir Jagr is certainly is.

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What in the World is Ed Reed Doing?

Ed Reed's time in Houston continued to be somewhat of a mystery recently. His time as a player was mercifully cut short after the aging veteran failed to live up to any of the hype and expectations. Recently he was back in town though and carrying around $50,000 in cash.

What in the world does someone carry around $50K for? Did he want to get robbed--because he was?

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Stephen Curry Ready to Shoot Three-Point Contest in the Dark With New Glow-in-the-Dark Shoes [PHOTO]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the odds on favorite to win the three-point contest during All-Star Weekend and it will probably not be much of contest. Nothing against the other guys; Step Curry is just that damn good. 

 

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The Dallas Mavericks Sing the Hits...Sort of....

The Dallas Mavericks are putting a much better product on the court this year than last, but that hasn't stopped Mark Cuban's boys from having a little fun in their downtime. None of them will ever be on American Idol--maybe the audition fails episode--but there attempts at carrying a tune are definitely something you will never forget!

Baron Davis and his Pony Keg Stomach Making a Comeback? If JaMarcus Russell Can Do it...

You have to love it when a former NBA star is able to poke fun at himself in order to entertain the fans. Baron Davis does just that in this clip about his 'comeback.'

Jerry Jones Keeping Bill Callahan Due to Fear of Deja vu?

It must be tough owning an NFL franchise. Who am I kidding? It has to rock! You own it so no one can tell you what to do with it (to a degree), you can hire who you want, you can draft who you want; heck, it is the ultimate game of fantasy football.

Right Jerry Jones?

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Twitter Tries to Help David Beckham Name is New MLS Team #MiamiMLSName

So you are David Beckham and you are going to have to come up with a name for your new MLS franchise in Miami. The Miami LeBrons will not work. The Considerable Talents in South Beach doesn't have much of a ring to it either. As it turns out, good ole Becks might be thinking of going with something the older generation (sorry kids) will love--the Miami Vice.

Awesome.

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Sports Illustrated Reveals Cover of Next Swimsuit Edition--and Holy Cow! [PHOTO]

There isn't really a whole lot of sports tied in to this issue of the popular sports magazine, but it is easily one of the most popular issues of the year. Maybe it's because we know the models had to play plenty of sports in order to look like they do. Maybe its the swimsuits or the scenery.

Or maybe it is just because the women are freaking hot--just look at the cover of the 50th Anniversary of the SI's Swimsuit issue.

via SI 

Media Creating Stories to Keep Michael Sam's Name in Headlines Longer

When Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam announced to the world that he is gay Sunday the reaction was about what you would expect. There were plenty that spoke out in support, many that were not, and a good number that didn't care and thought Sam's proclamation was not new-worthy

But a reaction from his Dad? Now that would be news--as long as it stirred up a some controversy.

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Ref Accidentally Takes Out Injured Norwegian Player Trying to Skate Off the Ice [GIFs]

When you are athletes there are good ways to go and there are not so good ways to go. If you are retiring you want to do of your own accord; no injuries. If you have to leave the game due to injury you hope that you managed to make the play anyway or if you are an eye for an eye type that the other guy looks worse.

The last thing that you want is to be taken out by a ref--just as Norwegian defenseman Mats Trygg.

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Evan Turner Shows Off Obama Toilet Paper at Spencer Hawes' House

The beauty of freedom of speech is that you can express yourself in pretty much any way you want to. For example, if you are not a big fan of the current president sitting in the Oval Office you might want toilet paper with Obama's face on it so you can--well, you know. If you don't know where to find any just ask Philadelphia 76ers veteran Spencer Hawes.

If you saw his rant on Obamacare than you already know he's not a fan of the President.

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The Dangers of Curling--Yes, I Said Curling and Danger [GIF]

The majority of people in the United States (yes, I know there are curling fans here too) look at curling and think--WTF? It's like shuffleboard on ice with really big hockey pucks. However, in many countries all over the world the sport is taken pretty serious and can get intense at times.

So intense that if you are not careful you might have a 40 pound stone take your legs out when you aren't looking!

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Crazy Speedskating Wipeout Helps Chinese Win Gold in Women's Short-Track 500-Meter [GIF]

If there is one thing folks like to see more than their country dominating everyone else in an  event its a massive wipeout/crash/fail--whatever you want to call it--and when it comes to the Olympics they don't tend to be just little ones. No-they tend to be big. We are talking about a global stage after all!

Check out this one that happened in women's speedskating

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Swedish Freestyle Skier Loses His Pants in Mid-Flight

Kids, if you ever needed a reason to wear pants that fit or at least pull them up and wear a belt consider the plight of Swedish freestyle skier Henrik Harlaut. During a qualifying run for the men's slopestyle he had a bit of an accident.

Nordic Skier Todd Lodwick Videobombs Reporter Talking About His Injury

Aaron Rodgers has made the photobomb cool, but the Miami Heat have turned videobombing in to an art. However, it apppears that they could learn a thing or two from nordic combind skier Todd Lodwick.

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Jadeveon Clowney Says There is a Way He Would Have Stayed in College

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has been busy making the rounds with the media lately. For the most part he talks about his desire to be taken No. 1 in the draft (J.J. Watt and him together? Man!) and what he's going to do at the Combine.

In a recent interview with Jim Rome he touched on another subject--what it would have taken to get him to return for another year.

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New Orleans Pelicans Mascot More Disney and Less Stephen King Now

When the New Orleans Pelicans started the 2013-14 NBA season they had someone new to introduce to the world--Pierre the Pelican, the team's mascot. Unlike other mascots he was not of the cute and cuddly variety. No, he was more of the scare the pants off of you and make you have nightmares variety.

But not anymore...

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WATCH: Hoosiers Put on Dunk Display in Loss to Penn State

The way the game finished for the Indiana Hoosiers Wednesday night sucked--that goes without saying and not just because the team lost.  It is kind of hard to win a game when you make just one basket from the floor in the last five minutes of a game.

 

Okay--now that the complaining is out of the way--there was something about the game that I wanted to recognize.

 

 

Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein with the 'Ooh! That Had to Hurt!' Dunk of the Night [GIF]

Willie Cauley-Stein is fast becoming one of my favorite players in college basketball. He is young and still learning how to best use his 7' frame, but when the youngster does get in the game you want to watch and see what he does.

 

It may not always be fantastic, but when it is--man, is it ever!

 

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Penn State Proves You Can Never Say Die in Win Over Indiana

It is something that you always here, but more often than not it sounds hollow--it ain't over till it's over. If you've ever played in an organized league of any sorts you've heard it on your own sideline if not the other team's. However, there are plenty of times where it certainly looks over even though it isn't.

Wednesday night was not one of those times for the Nittany Lions men's basketball team.

WATCH: James Harden Slices Through the Lane for Game Winning Lay-up Against Washington

If you ever needed a reason to fear the beard (non-Houston fans that is) just watch how easily James Harden slices through the traffic to make a game winning lay-up for against the Washington Wizards Wednesday night.

 

Lebanese Skier Causing a Stir at Home (because she's nearly naked--and hot)!

One of the greatest parts things about the Olympics is not the spirit of competition (okay, that is pretty great), but the fact that so many extremely hot women are gathered in one place at one time. To be one of the guys in Olympic Village--talk about lucky.

As for the rest of us--with so many babes in one spot there is one thing we can practically count. At least one is going to show us some skin (yes, from this point on this post is NSFW).

Jimmer Freddette Reminds People How Awesome He Is Against the Knicks

During Jimmer Freddette's senior season at BYU he was the hottest shooter in the nation. You were almost guaranteed to see something exciting happen when he got his hands on the ball. As good as he was though, there were many that doubted whether he had what it took to make it in the NBA.

While the book is still out on that Wednesday night fans were treated to some of the magic that made Jimmer Mania sweeep the nation during his college days.

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Syracuse is Still the Man Thanks to Last Second Buzzer Beater from Tyler Ennis [GIF]

To be the man you have to beat the man, and the No. 25 Pitt Panthers came damn close to doing just that Wednesday night. However, as Sgt. Slaughter used to always say in the old G.I. Joe cartoons--close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

And no one was hurling explosives or tossing horseshoes around at the Petersen Events Center.

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Dwight Howard Leads Cast of NBA Stars in Avengers/Expendables Spoof

It must be awesome to be a pro basketball player. To be that well trained and physically capable of doing the things many of those guys do--kind of makes you wonder if some of those guys don't have special powers or something....

 

Maybe they do!

 

 

Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt Tries His Hand at Curling [VIDEO]

Do you ever wonder what college football head coaches do during the off-season. Yeah, there's a lot of recruiting of course; planning out spring practice; watching film. It is the off-season though. All work and no play--well, it just sucks.

LeBron James Tries Michael Jordan's Free Throw Dunk and It Was--Eh

LeBron James has been teasing fans recently with some videos online of him doing some dunk contest style jams after practice. As you would expect they are absolutely awesome for the most part. That's right--I said 'most part' because all of them don't rock.

His attempt at the free throw line dunk that Michael Jordan made famous back in the day was--well, it just didn't compare.

Memphis Grizzlies Mascot Super Grizz Slams Wizards Fan Through a Table [VIDEO]

During intermissions it is up to the mascot to keep the fans entertained, and during Tuesday night's contest between the Grizzlies and Wizards Super Grizz was more than happy to do just that. What better way to do it than to take a Wizards 'fan' and slam him through a table WWE style?

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Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Alex Cobb Goes Swimming With Dolphins and Catches a Wife

Baseball season is not too far away. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training soon so it only makes sense that they get in a last minute vacation/time with the wife and kids or girlfriend before getting to work.

Tampa Bay pitcher Alex Cobb took his girlfriend to Orlando so they could swim with the dolphins, but he had a little more in mind that just taking a dip with Flipper.

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Marshall Henderson's Nerdy High School Picture Explains a Lot

Marshall Henderson is one of the most intense players in college basketball. Some would say the Ole Miss leader is a little on the crazy side even; some of his off course antics would support that contention. Thanks this picture from his high school days we now know that is far from the case.

When Managers Attack! Duke and North Carolina Managers Fight in Annual Managers Game [VIDEO]

Wednesday night two of the most historic college basketball teams will meet on the court, the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels. The two are longtime rivals, and like all rivals would like nothing more than to take down the other. So needless to say the game is going to be hotly contested one.

Whether it will be as hotly contested as the game between the two program's managers remains to be seen!

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