SEATTLE — Champions of Change hosted its All-Star Basketball Game on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena.
The game, which helps the nonprofit support causes throughout the region, featured a number of big names in Seattle sports.
It's hosted by Champions of Change co-founders and former Seattle Seahawks Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett.
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Team Cliff and Team Doug faced off in the game, coached by Sonics legends Gary Payton and Detlef Schrempf, respectively. Team Cliff won by one point in a nail-biter. He is now 3-0 in the annual game.
The competitors range from former and current Seahawks, current and former Division 1 and NBA basketball players, and local leaders.
Former Seahawks who played include Richard Sherman, Jermaine Kearse, Bryan Walters, Brandon Marshall, Lofa Tatupu, Red Bryant, and Mario Bailey.
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth and Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho also competed.
The game also featured entertainment in the stands, with mascots Buoy, Blitz and Doppler.
Joel McHale, a comedian, UW alum and former Almost Live! cast member announced the game.