Barclays Center is surely keeping us busy with all the entertaining basketball games during the Brooklyn Nets off-season.

Robinson Cano and CC Sabathia are set to host Roc Nation’s, Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game at Barclays Center on Thursday, August 21. Sabathia and Cano will serve as captains to two celebrity basketball teams headlined by additional honorary captains, NBA All-Stars, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant.

The two celebrity based basketball teams will be battling it out all for a good cause. Each team coach has their charity that their team will be playing for. CC Sabathia is playing for the PitCCh In Foundation and Robinson Cano’s team is playing for the RC22 Foundation.

The PitCCh In Foundation, founded by Amber and CC Sabathia, serves to enrich the lives of inner city youth and raise self-esteem through educational and athletic activities. Similarly, Robinson Cano’s RC22 Foundation aims to positively impact the lives of underserved children and communities both locally and globally by improving outcomes in the areas of youth development and community healthcare.

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Here are a list of confirmed players from each team.

Team Cano

  • Kevin Durant – Honorary Team Captain
  • Felix Hernandez
  • Charlie Villanueva
  • DJ Khaled
  • Fernando Rodney
  • Kendrys Morales
  • Roenis Elias
  • Endy Chavez
  • Yoervis Medina
  • Jesus Sucre
  • Robert Christopher Riley

Team Sabathia

  • Carmelo Anthony – Honorary Team Captain
  • Derek Jeter
  • Rudy Gay
  • JR Smith

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  • DJ Clue
  • Damaris Lewis
  • Ne-Yo
  • Robert Christopher Riley
  • Dellin Betances

It will be interesting to see Derek Jeter play basketball. Although the baseball legend was a top scorer in basketball back in his high-school days.

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The event will also include a slam dunk performance judged by NBA Hall of Famer Nate “Tiny” Archibald and WNBA player Skylar Diggins; 3-point competition; half court shooting contest; live auction and much more.

The game is set to be hosted by Power 105.1’s new-comer, Angie Martinez and ESPN sports commentator, Jay Williams.

Roc Nation protege, Rihanna is also set to be in the building as a guest.

According to a recent press release, IfOnly, an experiential marketplace that helps raise money for not-for-profit organizations, announced today that they have partnered with Roc Nation and their chosen charities, PitCCh In Foundation and RC22 Foundation, to offer an extraordinary VIP experiences at the Roc Nation Summer Classic Celebrity Basketball game.

IfOnly is offering Two Amazing Experiences at the game:

  • Be a Judge in the Slam Dunk Contest: You now have the unique opportunity to decide the fate of the dunk artists of Roc Nation’s Summer Classic Basketball Game as you judge the halftime slam dunk contest with legendary, hall of famer Nate “Tiny” Archibald. This package includes two premium tickets to the Roc Nation Summer Classic basketball game. Then, at halftime, your friends will watch in awe as you go court-side to judge the slam dunk contest.
  • Ultimate Roc Nation Summer Classic Kids Package: Surprise your child with the chance to be a ball boy while you enjoy premier seating on the lower level. Your kid will watch the game on the court under the basket and also get a photo with one of the star celebrity players. Watch as you give your budding NBA player an experience they will remember for years.

 

Which charity will you be supporting?

For more information and tickets for IfOnly’s VIP Experiences click HERE. For general tickets visit the Barclays Center website.