Peloton instructor Alex Toussaint was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland.
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Toussaint scored 18 points for Team Walton, which defeated Team Nique 65–51 to kick off NBA All-Star Weekend.
Toussaint hit shots from all over the floor while showing an ability to get by defenders with his impressive ball-handling.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was a one-man highlight reel throughout the contest for the losing side
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Walton’s squad carried a 16-point lead, 31-15, into halftime and cruised to the finish line for the win.
The All-Star Celebrity Game has become one of the most popular tenants of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend dating back to its debut in 2003.
Past recipients of the MVP Award include comedian and actor Kevin Hart, who’s taken home the trophy a record-setting four times, and former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, a two-time winner.
The All-Star Saturday night will include the skills challenge, three-point contest, and dunk contest.
The NBA All-Star Game takes place Sunday.
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