Andre De Grasse Returns to Basketball in Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Andre De Grasse is set to return to the basketball court in the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
He last appeared in the game in 2018 and is looking forward to having fun.
De Grasse's first love was basketball, playing until his final year of high school.
He competed against future NBA No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins.
De Grasse told Men's Journal he was a point guard with a game similar to Allen Iverson.
De Grasse said he's still in good shape from running and is excited to get his teammates involved.
He wants to throw some passes and take a few shots, depending on how serious the game is.
De Grasse is looking forward to being back in Los Angeles and seeing familiar faces.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist has his eyes set on the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA.
De Grasse is grateful for his accomplishments and is focused on his final competition.
He's looking forward to competing at the Coliseum, where he used to watch football games while at USC.
De Grasse is currently watching the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina as a spectator.
He's rooting for his fellow Canadian athletes, including snowboarder Mark McMorris.
De Grasse was the narrator for a big ad campaign and is feeling the love for his country's athletes.
De Grasse knows what Winter Olympics sport he'd like to try, although the specific sport is not mentioned.
He's enjoying the change of pace as a spectator and fan of his fellow athletes.
De Grasse has seven Olympic medals, tying him for the most by a Canadian athlete, as of his last Olympic appearance.
He's determined to make the most of his final games in LA.
De Grasse is excited to see his fellow athletes compete and is looking forward to his own final competition.
He's been training hard and is ready to give it his all in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
De Grasse is an inspiration to many, and his determination and focus are admirable.
He's a true champion and a great representative of Canada in the world of track and field athletics.