LeBron James had an enjoyable encounter with soccer legend Ronaldinho and basketball star Steph Curry during the All-Star Weekend. Ronaldinho, now a global club representative for Barcelona, took his new role seriously, distributing replica shirts to fans in New Orleans.

The retired Brazilian soccer star, who played for various teams, including Barcelona, returned to the Nou Camp in his new capacity. During his visit to the Smoothie King Arena, Ronaldinho connected with NBA stars LeBron James and Steph Curry, capturing moments with them and sharing pictures on Instagram as part of his brand promotion efforts.

Recently revealed, Ronaldinho, at 36 years old, seized the opportunity to meet several NBA stars, including Anthony Davis, James Harden, Marc Gasol, Draymond Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kevin Durant. He gifted each of them personalized Barcelona jerseys and offered them a tour of the training facility where Barcelona plays.

During the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, notable figures like Mark Cuban and Brandon Armstrong participated in a sold-out event. The East team triumphed over the West team with a score of 88–59.

To lighten the atmosphere and prevent the game from becoming too serious, players engaged in a dummy challenge before the second half, providing both confusion and humor.