CJ Stroud, Texans quarterback is no stranger to the basketball court, a high school basketball player in Rancho Cucamonga, California, before going to Columbus, Ohio, to play football for the Buckeyes.
#Texans CJ Stroud will be playing in the #NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.🔥
How many buckets is Stroud scoring?pic.twitter.com/W5NdYobXAy https://t.co/zdLyyPBLyo
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 8, 2024
The Houston Texans’ QB is now an NFL Offensive Player of the Year favorite after throwing for 4,108 passing yards and 23 touchdowns in 2023.
Seemingly his talent with a ball is far-fetched as the rookie quarterback is going to Indianapolis this weekend to participate in the NBA All-Star Celebrity game.
On Wednesday morning, ESPN, and the NBA announced the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game roster, and Stroud is among the notable names who are on the list.
The event is scheduled on Feb. 16 os part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, with ESPN covering the broadcast.
On-air ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe will serve as the head coaches, on Team Stephen A. Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and rapper Lil Wayne will serve also serve as coaches for the group.
Stourd’s teammates in the list include former NBA player Metta World Peace, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, and James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi.
Smith’s team and Stroud will face current ESPN host and NFL Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe’s roster in Indianapolis at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Stroud is one of two active NFL players added to the celebrity game, joining Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons on Team Shannon.
Team Shannon, along with Parsons, includes Emmy Award-winning entertainer Lilly Singh, streamer Kai Cenat, singer SiR, IndyCar Series racer Conor Daly, actor Dylan Wang, and country artist Walker Haye.
