Arne Duncan has still got game, even at 49.
The United States Secretary of Education took some celebrities to school Friday at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, setting an all-time record for the game with 20 points and making the highlight reel with a no-look pass.
Arne was actually on track for a triple-double before halftime, and though he didn’t quite get there the Obama cabinet member did manage to steal headlines in the star-studded game. There were some other interesting moments, like Snoop Dogg blowing his hand off after nailing a three-pointer and Nick Cannon doing some trash talking with Kevin Hart, but Duncan stood out.
Aside from the WNBA participants — who scored whenever they wanted — Duncan was the most dominant player. Even former NBA defensive specialist Bruce Bowen took a back seat (and seemed to be taking it easy in the game).
Arne Duncan has stood out in other Celebrity All-Star games. In 2012 he scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and last year he had 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Duncan , the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, is no stranger to the basketball court. He was co-captain of the basketball team at Harvard University, and was named a first team Academic All-American. Between 1987 and 1991 he played professional basketball overseas, mostly in Australia.
I had a great time–and a great team–at #SprintCeleb game. Thx for all the support. Keep cheering for education! pic.twitter.com/ky1qpxGXUk
— Arne Duncan (@arneduncan) February 15, 2014
Though actor Kevin Hart was given the MVP award for the game — an award voted on by fans — afterward he gave it to Arne Duncan.
