The 2023 NBA Finals comes down to the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Here are five storylines to watch for.
The 2022-23 NBA Finals is finally here.
While Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will face off in a seven-game series to see who will hoist this year's Larry O'Brien Trophy, they won't be the only stars that fans will have their eyes on.
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This year's NBA Finals kicks off in the Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., which will be filled with the biggest stars in music, sports and fashion. And, they'll be sure to be front row for all the NBA action.
So, here's a look at some of the famous faces who came out to watch the Nuggets and the Heat face off during the NBA Finals:
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Game 5 (in Denver)
New Orleans Pelicans players Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and the team’s head coach Willie Green were in the building for Game 5.
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Former NFL player Peyton Manning was decked out in fine style in the front row of Ball Arena for Game 5.
Denver Broncos star quarterback Russell Wilson, his wife - American singer/entertainer - Ciara and their family, were front and center for Game 5 of this year's NBA Finals.
Game 4 (in Miami)
American actor and filmmaker Forest Whitaker and American stand-up comedian and actor Chris Tucker were seen front row for Game 4 of this year's NBA Finals.
Game 3 (in Miami)
Former professional basketball player, Los Angeles Lakers legend and five time NBA Champion Magic Johnson, was seen front row in Miami for Game 3.
American rapper, singer and songwriter J. Cole was seen front row in the Kaseya Center for Game 3 as the Heat take on the Nuggets.
Former Mimai Heat superstar and franchise legend Dwyane Wade was in the house to see his old team face off against the Nuggets in Game 3.
Brazilian professional footballer Neymar, who plays forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team, was seen front row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
American DJ, record executive, record producer, rapper and longtime Miami resident DJ Khaled, was seen in the building for the Heat's Game 3 at home against the Nuggets
Game 2 (in Denver)
American rapper Lil Wayne was in the building for Denver's second game
Game 1 (in Denver)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton
Former Denver Broncos quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning
Actor and comedian Ken Jeong
