INDIANAPOLIS — A Grammy-nominated singer and NBA legend are coming together for a free event to kick off the celebration for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Machine Gun Kelly ("Bad Things," "My Ex's Best Friend") and DJ Diesel, aka Shaquille O'Neal, will perform during the "NBA on TNT American Express Road Show" on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Indiana Convention Center.
The broadcast will be anchored by TNT's "Inside the NBA" studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and O'Neal, with live pre-game coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Free tickets will be available at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9. However, American Express cardmembers have early access to a limited supply of complimentary tickets from Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 8 at 12:59 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15, and the event concludes at 11:30 p.m.
In addition to the live telecast, the free event will offer fan competitions, premium giveaways and other interactive games throughout the evening, as well as watch parties for the game.
Additional activities fans can take part in at the Indiana Convention Center include:
- Various fan competitions, including a skills challenge on the State Farm obstacle course
- Custom Jordan Brand NBA All-Star jerseys for fans to view and post about in front of an NBA All-Star weekend-inspired backdrop
- A first look at Kia’s all-new, electric, three-row EV9
