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Toussaint wins Ruffles All-Star Celebrity MVP award

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Team Walton’s Alex Toussaint shoots the ball during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

NEW YORK — From unexpected highlights to hilarious bloopers to all-around fun, the 2022 Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game didn’t disappoint. Peloton workout influencer Alex Toussaint took home the game’s MVP honors after scoring 18 points and leading Team Walton to a convincing 65-51 win over Team ‘Nique.

Toussaint’s athleticism and handles were just a few of the evening’s many highlights. Others included the return of Cleveland legend and fan favorite Anderson Varejao, the impressive physical play of Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, electric passes from Harlem Globetrotters player Crissa Jackson and a dunk from Olympic gold medalist high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi.

NBA 75e Anniversary team members and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Bill Walton served as head coaches for the game.

The game began with the Ruffles Ridge 4-point Shooting Competition, in which Ruffles and the NBA donated $4,000 to support the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for every shot made from behind the line. Varejao delighted the Cleveland fans by winning the match.

“I’m happy to be part of something so special,” Varejao said. “I am happy to contribute to this.”

Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game Contestants

Team Walton:

† Jimmy Allen (singer, songwriter)
† Brittney Elena (presenter, actress, athlete and model)
† Machine gun Kelly (singer, songwriter)
† Dearica Hamby (Las Vegas Aces ahead)
† Noah Carlock (Winner Fanatics All-In Challenge)
† Nyjah Huston (Olympic professional skateboarder)
† Matt James (ABC is the bachelor)
† Quavo (rapper, artist)
† Ranveer Singh (actor)
† Alex Toussaint (platoon instructor)

Team Nique

† Anuel AA (rapper)
† Mayor Justin Bibb (mayor of Cleveland)
† Kane Brown (singer, songwriter)
† Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns defensive end)
† Booby Gibson (Cleveland Cavaliers legend)
† Tiffany Haddish (comedian, actress and author)
† Jack Harlow (rapper, artist)
† Crissa Jackson (Harlem Globetrotters player)
† Anjali Ranadive (singer, songwriter)
† Gianmarco Tamberic (Olympic high jump champion)

† tickets
† NBA All-Star 2022: Full Coverage
† All-Star Weekend: Event Schedule