Shams confirmed his participation in the All-Star Game of Fame
Shams Charania will be a bigger part NBA All-Star Weekend 2026 than it had in previous years. An ESPN NBA insider revealed his most shocking information all year when he confirmed that he will be playing in the upcoming All-Star Game.
Charania he confirmed the news on ESPN’s ‘NBA Today’ show on Tuesday. He claimed that fans can expect his game to mimic that of 15-year veteran and current ESPN analyst Danny Green.
“It’s always been my dream,” Charania said. “Between the trade deadline and the Hall of Famer, I realize now that I have a lot to do. I have to represent. I’m a shooter, I can handle the ball, I can make my own swimmers. Shouting Danny Green.”
“I’m a shooter, I can handle the ball and I can make my own floaters.@ShamsCharania will suit up for the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 🏀
Friday, February 13 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN ⭐ app pic.twitter.com/T8G45ZzOzm
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2026
Charania is still only 31 years old, but he has never played organized basketball at a high level. His journey to becoming the NBA’s most respected reporter began when he was cut from his high school team and immediately shifted his focus to journalism.
Once he devoted himself to his media career, Charania started writing and reporting about the NBA in high school, according to a Loyola Today column. He earned his first gig as a reporter for RealGM focused on the Chicago Bulls before he turned 20.
However, despite his early focus on journalism, Charania claims he never stopped acting. The hard-working reporter is in good physical shape, but fans will get to see firsthand how well he performs on the court during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on February 13.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game rosters haven’t been released yet, but a few names have already dropped. Rappers GloRilla and Mustard have already confirmed their participation, with the MLB star Mookie Betts announced as one of the game’s coaches.
2026-01-27 21:36:00
