NBA Celebrity All-Star Game 2015: TV Info and Analysis for Celebrity Showdown

Why so serious?

Yes, the 2015 NBA All-Star Game will be one filled with entertaining shots, dunks and general antics from the greatest players in the world. However, the stage isn't quite set until the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game takes place.

Headlined by three-time defending MVP Kevin Hart, this year's celebrity showdown features several new faces. Fresh names such as Mo'ne Davis and Abhishek Bachchan will make the game unlike any other in recent memory.

Prior to the game tipping off on Friday, here's a look at the full game information and analysis.

Game Information

What: NBA Celebrity All-Star Game 

When: Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. ET 

Where: Madison Square Garden 

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

Analysis

The NBA never stops trying to make an impact on people's lives. Even the celebrity game will provide great storylines for fans to watch.

It will mark the first time that a player of Indian decent will participate in the entertaining game when Bachchan steps on the court. The Bollywood actor will make a bit of history for Indians everywhere, as NBA India points out:

Along with Bachchan, another emerging star will get a chance to shine under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden. Mo'ne Davis, who rose to fame during the 2014 Little League World Series, will grace the court against fellow celebrities. She'll also get to try her hand against WNBA stars Skylar Diggins and Tina Charles.

It's been a whirlwind year for Davis following the LLWS. During her trip to the illustrious tournament, Davis made it clear she intended to play for UConn in the future. Recently, she also got a chance to meet Stephen Curry and become more of a facet in the basketball community, via Bleacher Report:

There's not much else Davis hasn't done at this point, but the celebrity game is huge for the budding teenager. Who knows—maybe we'll see her grace the Masters in April? Maybe not, but she's literally everywhere in the sports world.

Now on to the biggest inspiration in the NBA community over the last year. Isaiah Austin, who had is basketball career come to an end when he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, will serve as an assistant coach.

Rather than letting the story fade out into obscurity, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has embraced the young man's journey. During the 2014 NBA draft, Austin was famously drafted by the NBA. On Friday, he'll make his return to the sidelines, per Jared Zwerling of Bleacher Report:

Needless to say, there will be plenty to watch outside of Hart, who will no doubt be hilarious to watch during the game. Don't expect a lot of serious highlights, but it should still be a fun game to kick off the festivities.

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