He won the MVP the last time he played back in 2011.
But not even the mighty Justin Bieber could inspire his team to victory in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game.
The 23-year-old and his celeb-packed Lakers team fell to a 75-66 defeat to the Clippers in LA on Friday night.
Game on: Justin Bieber returned to NBA Celebrity All-Star game on Friday night
The Canadian heartthrob was joined by the likes of Nick Cannon, Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin, Property Brothers' Drew Scott, Entourage's Jerry Ferrara, and boxer Terence Crawford.
The Lakers counted Michael B Jordan among their coaches, that middle B obstructing what would have been a major advantage for the team.
They faced off against Jamie Foxx, Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler,Blackish stars Anthony Anderson and Miles Brown, Dascha Polanco, Golf Masters winner Bubba Watson, and Migos member Quavo.
Common helped coached the Clippers from the sidelines.
Runner up: Despite an impressive outing, the singer could not inspire his team to victory in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game
Good sport: The 23-year-old and his celeb-packed Lakers team fell to a 75-66 defeat to the Clippers in LA
Representing: The popstar donned the purple and yellow of the celeb Lakers team
Gun show: He was spotted chatting to team mate Nick Cannon on the sideline
Lol: The singers shared a laugh as they waited to get on the court
Bieber and Quavo were late additions to the team, as was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea, who allied himself to the former.
Before the game, Bieber and Foxx came face to face, and the ESPN sportscaster hoping for some thrash talk was sorely disappointed to encounter a love-fest instead.
'It's all love,' the pair insisted as the clasped hands and hugged it out.
Opponent: Jamie Foxx played for the Clippers on the night
It's all love: Before the game, Bieber and Foxx came face to face, and the ESPN sportscaster hoping for some thrash talk was sorely disappointed to encounter a love-fest instead
Not that Michael Jordan: The Lakers counted Michael B Jordan among their coaches, that middle B obstructing what would have been a major advantage for the team
Hawkins finest: Stranger Things Caleb McLaughlin was another of Bieber's teammates
Entourage: Jerry Ferrara also lined out alongside him
Trying to spark competition, the interviewer asked Bieber who would win the MVP between them, but Biebs insisted he wanted his opponent to claim it, becasue he already had one.
Foxx then theorized it would likely fall to him, because it was Black History Month, and also because Black Panther was in cinemas.
But in the end it was actually Quavo who was crowned Most Valuable Player; after scoring a game-high 19 points.
MVP: But in the end it was actually Quavo who was crowned Most Valuable Player; after scoring a game-high 19 points
Last minute: The two were late call ups for their respective teams
Steely: Blackish star Miles Brown wasn't put off by the size difference between him and Nate Robinson
Give it away now: Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea took no prisoners
Star: Rachel DeMita scored an impressive 17 points
Speedy: Bieber coudn't keep up with Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse
Body check: He had to rely on his ball handling skills
The title didn't surprise many, as the athletic rapper used to be a star football quarterback in college.
While Bieber scored a not-too-shabby eight points, four assists and two rebounds the last time he played in 2011, the MVP was actually awarded via public vote, and the then-teen sensation had a strong Belieber advantage in that field.
This year's game introduced a new four point line — the ridge — scoring from which would land a $4,000 donation to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund from sponsor Ruffles.
Foxx didn't score anything during the game; he was possibly thrown off by a pregame interview, which he walked out halfway through after being asked a question about girlfriend Katie Holmes.
Fun: DeMita delighted in looking for rebounds
Centered: Caleb and Justin looked focused before the game
Zero: Foxx didn't score anything during the game
Wrong question: He was possibly thrown off by a pregame interview, which he walked out halfway through after being asked a question about girlfriend Katie Holmes
Fan favorite: Justin posed with fans after the game
Trio: Quavo's Migos amigos Offset and Takeoff congratulated him afterward
Pals: There was no hard feelings between the former and new MVP
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