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Spike Lee to coach Celebrity Game

NBA, NBA All-Star Game, New York Knicks

NEW YORK -- Spike Lee will direct the likes of Kevin Hart, Common, Anthony Anderson and Mo'ne Davis -- but instead of on a movie set, it will be on the basketball court.

The famed filmmaker is slated to coach the Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, which will kick off festivities for the All-Star Weekend on Feb. 13-15. Lee, a New York Knicks fan, will coach with Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and ESPN Radio's Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg.

The event, to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City and televised live on ESPN, will also feature actors Ansel Elgort and Chadwick Boseman, former NBA players and current WNBA stars.

Keke Palmer will sing the national anthem, and Magic! -- known for their hit "Rude" -- will perform at halftime.

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