The Accor Arena spectacle this year featured a Parisian showdown as the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers made their way across the Atlantic.

David Beckham sat alongside former Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo and NBA legend Tony Parker

Approximately 15,000 fans filled the stands to witness the elite competition of the world’s premier basketball league. Among them was the esteemed Manchester United icon, David Beckham. The former England captain, now 48, wore a radiant smile as he received a warm embrace from San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker. Known for his passion for basketball, Beckham, often spotted at Lakers games during his tenure with LA Galaxy, sat courtside alongside former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo, prompting a thunderous cheer from the crowd upon their appearance on the arena’s big screen in the second quarter. Beckham was later spotted engaging in conversation with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

Parker hugs a beaming Becks

Kylian Mbappe attended the game flanked by PSG team-mates

Mbappe, 25, sat next to little brother Ethan

Gianluigo Donnarumma was also sat court side

Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe seized the opportunity to enjoy NBA action in his hometown, sitting courtside alongside his brother Ethan, while their PSG teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma was also in attendance. During a first-quarter timeout, fans applauded as NBA icons Channing Frye and Anderson Varejeo were introduced, and excitement rippled through the arena as musician Pharrell Williams and Christian Milian, accompanied by partner Matt Pokora, were acknowledged during the second quarter.

Pharrell Williams was also in attendance court side

Singer Christina Milian sat alongside partner Matt Pokora

Beckham with Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson (Arsenal woman)

NBA legend Joakim Noah, son of tennis star Yannick, received a resounding ovation when introduced in the third quarter, but it was Parker who garnered even greater adulation from the crowd. As the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 111-102 victory, superstar Donovan Mitchell stole the show with an impressive performance, tallying 45 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. However, Tristan Thompson’s expulsion in the fourth quarter, following a collision with Nic Claxton, marred the Cavaliers’ triumph. Thompson’s аɡɡгеꜱꜱivе act resulted in a flagrant foul penalty two, while Claxton received a technical foul for his involvement in the altercation.

Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show as Cleveland defeated Brooklyn in Paris