UCF's 7-foot-6 sensation delivered a historic 20-20 performance, showcasing jaw-dropping dunks and towering dominance on the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game court.
Ooh's and aah's from the crowd and announcers filled the Kia Forum when UCF alum Tacko Fall completed a highlight play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Friday night.
Fall had one of the most dominant performances in the game's history. The 7-foot-6 center scored 20 points, grabbed 21 rebounds and blocked five shots.
Former NBA player Richard Jefferson — the announcer alongside Mark Jones — said he did his research and Fall's 20-20 performance is the first ever in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
It was an outing worthy of receiving the MVP award, but that honor went to actor, model and musician Rome Flynn, who scored 17 points.
Although the UCF Men's Hoops X account believed its alum was snubbed, Fall enjoyed his return to the NBA.
"Well, that was fun," Fall tweeted on X.
Fall and his coach, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, shared a funny interaction when Antetokounmpo called him into the game.
"Stop trying to be like Wemby," Antetokounmpo yelled at Fall, lightly pushing him forward.
Standing side-by-side, Fall made his coach, who's 6-foot-11, look short. The size difference between Antetokounmpo and Fall gives some perspective on why the Senegalese center had a dominant performance.
He towered over everybody on the court — teammate and defender — effortlessly cruising to his 20 points. Regardless, his highlight plays garnered positive, surprised reactions.
When Fall ran down the floor in transition, the anticipation in the Kia Forum started to brim and exploded when he finished a play. Fall had a 360, an alley-oop and a reverse dunk in the game.
The alley-oop and reverse dunk drew the most reaction from the announcers and the crowd. Jefferson couldn't contain his joyous laughter, witnessing Fall finish those dunks.
The 7-foot-6 UCF alum wow'd the Kia Forum with his dominant performance, representing the Black and Gold with pride during All-Star weekend.
Fall returned to the NBA, but not in normal fashion, and that's what he's aiming to complete. Currently, he's playing for the Ningbo Rockets in the Chinese Basketball Association.
He spent three years in the NBA from 2019 to 2022, two with the Boston Celtics and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fall has played in the CBA and the Australian National Basketball League for the New Zealand Breakers since opportunities in the NBA dried up.
The UCF alum has made a career in the CBA and NBL, showcasing that he still has the skill to utilize his size and make an impact in games during his journey back to the NBA.