DAVID BECKHAM led a star-studded crowd for tonight’s NBA Paris game.
This year’s Accor Arena spectacular featured the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers traveling across the Atlantic to compete in Paris.
David Beckham sat with former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo and NBA icon Tony Parker.
David Beckham sat with former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo and NBA icon Tony Parker.
Parker hugged a grinning Becks.
Kylian Mbappe attended the game accompanied by the PSG team.-mates
Mbappe, 25, sat close to his younger brother Ethan.
Gianluigo Donnarumma was also sitting courtside.
Pharrell Williams was also at courtside.
Singer Christina Milian sat beside partner Matt Pokora.
Beckham with Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson (Arsenal women)
Around 15,000 people filled the stands to catch a peek of the world’s best league up close.
Among them was Manchester United legend David Beckham.
The former England captain, 48, smiled as he was hugged from behind by San Antonio Spurs great Tony Parker.
Golden Balls is an avid basketball fan who frequently watched the Lakers during his time with the LA Galaxy.
He sat courtside close to former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo, and when the two appeared on the big screen during the second quarter, the audience erupted in applause.
Becks was subsequently spotted speaking with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe also took advantage of the chance to watch NBA basketball in his hometown.
The 25-year-old forward sat courtside alongside his brother, Ethan.
Their PSG teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma was also in attendance.
During a first-quarter timeout, fans celebrated the introductions of NBA legends Channing Frye and Anderson Varejeo.
Fans were particularly pleased when Pharrell Williams was unveiled during the second quarter.
Christian Milian, a fellow musician, and partner Matt Pokora were also present.
NBA icon Joakim Noah, son of tennis star Yannick, received a standing ovation when he was introduced in the third quarter.
Parker, 41, received even more adoration from the audience.
The superstars in attendance rejoiced as the Cleveland Cavaliers won 111-102.
Donovan Mitchell was the show’s top performer, finishing with 45 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.
Tristan Thompson’s fourth-quarter ejection ruined Cleveland’s evening.
After chest bumping Nic Claxton to the ground, the 32-year-old received a flagrant foul penalty two.
Claxton received a technical foul for his involvement in the melee.
Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show as Cleveland beat Brooklyn in Paris.