Caleb Williams Drops Big in Celebrity Basketball Shoot‑Contest

A rookie NFL star known for his touchdown throws tried his hand at basketball during a side event of the NBA All‑Star weekend. The game, designed for fans to see celebrities and influencers take shots from beyond the arc, gathered six names: Caleb Williams, Druski, former NBA guard Richard Jefferson, streamer PlaqueBoyMax, comedian Nigel Sylvester, and Oklahoma City Thunder player Jared McCain. The competition was simple: each participant had fifteen attempts to hit three‑point baskets. The scores were clear – McCain led with eleven, followed by PlaqueBoyMax’s nine, Jefferson and Sylvester each scored seven, Druski hit five, and Williams managed only four. Because of the low totals, none reached the final round. Williams had promised a strong performance before stepping onto the court. Instead he finished last, even trailing the internet comedian Druski. McCain’s two‑point margin over PlaqueBoyMax earned him the winner’s title with a 12‑10 finish in the final.After the event, fans on social media buzzed about Williams’ awkward shooting. Some defended him as a football player dabbling in another sport, while others joked that he should quit basketball. In response, Williams posted a tongue‑in‑cheek caption on Instagram saying he was “hanging them up after tn😂😂, ” implying the basketball stint was over. The event itself differed from the official NBA three‑point contest, which offers participants more shots and a televised audience. Here, the smaller crowd watched on site, making the low scores less publicized than a televised loss would be. Despite not being part of the celebrity game, Williams’ participation drew attention because he had recently become a household name after a successful NFL season. His involvement, even if brief, showed how athletes cross over into other sports for fun or promotion. Fans who followed the event noted that while Williams’ basketball skills were modest, his football talent remained strong. The side contest served as a lighthearted diversion for the weekend and reminded everyone that even top athletes can struggle in unfamiliar arenas.