The Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game returned to the historic Kia Forum with nostalgia, viral moments, and a dazzling CORTIS halftime show—but lacked the A-list star power needed to elevate the event.

Well, any fears of Jared McCain getting trolled for losing to non-NBA players in a celebrity 3-point contest can be put to rest. The 21-year-old comfortably won the StateFarm-sponsored Friday night event.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — As Donovan Clingan finished his first foray into NBA All-Star Weekend, he planned to take a couple days of R&R to decompress from a rugged 56-game Portland Trail Blazers schedule and refuel for the stretch run.

V.J. Edgecombe seems quietly confident he'll be at an NBA All-Star weekend quite soon to play in the main event. Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.

But Kevin Durant wasn’t going to let it slide. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania took part in Friday night’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and during the middle of the action, he was seen typing away on his phone. My goodness, have some respect @ShamsCharania …during the game?????????? pic.twitter.com/gjTwKNzk7x

Team Giannis stormed back to complete a 65-58 victory over Team Anthony, as Rome Flynn secured back-to-back NBA Celebrity All-Star Game MVP honors.

Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday. Paul had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.