"INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Coming to this weekend's NBA All-Star Game: John Tesh and "Roundball Rock," being performed live. Tesh will play the song to introduce Sunday's All-Star Game, which will be aired on NBC and Peacock, the NBA said Wednesday while unveiling the musical performances for the weekend. Ludacris, the three-time Grammy winner, will be the headliner and perform on Saturday before the All-Star dunk contest."
"A pair of Grammy winners -- Brandy and Sarah McLachlan -- will perform the U.S. and Canadian national anthems before Sunday's All-Star Game. Tesh will perform for the first time live inside a sports arena, the NBA said. "Roundball Rock," the league said, "celebrates the NBA All-Star Game's return to NBC after 24 years." The song was the longtime anthem for NBC's coverage of the NBA from 1990 through 2002."
John Tesh will perform "Roundball Rock" live to introduce Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, marking his first live performance inside a sports arena. "Roundball Rock" served as NBC's NBA coverage anthem from 1990 through 2002. NBC and Peacock will air the All-Star Game as part of NBC's return to NBA broadcasting under a new 11-year agreement. Ludacris will headline Saturday's musical performance before the dunk contest. Brandy and Sarah McLachlan will sing the U.S. and Canadian national anthems before the All-Star Game. The NBA unveiled the musical lineup for the All-Star weekend.
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