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The NBA proved it’s still the best with its choices for musical acts at the All-Star Game

Zero complaints.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

The musical lineup for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game has been announced and it proves that, once again, the NBA is the best league at this.

Meek Mill will handle player introductions for the game. Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton will sing the United States’ national anthem, while Canada’s Carly Rae Jepsen will sing the Canadian anthem.

The halftime show is being headlined by J Cole, but it’s highly possible there will be special guests that have not been announced yet. All-in-all it’s a really stellar lineup that is decidedly better that Maroon 5, who are performing the Super Bowl halftime show.

There’s just one bummer in all this: No Fergie. Fans had hoped the somehow, someway Fergie would be back after singing the anthem in 2018, in what’s widely hailed as one of the worst renditions of all time.

Never forget.

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