Over the weekend, Raising Dion star Rome Flynn led Team Barry Bonds to a 66-55 victory over Team Jerry Rice at the 2025 Ruffles NBA Celebrity All-Star Game at Oakland Arena. Flynn showcased impressive basketball skills, including a strong dribble game and a smooth jumper, hitting a 35-foot shot near the top of the key. The actor/model dominated the court alongside Danny Ramirez, Baron Davis, Mickey Guyton, and rapper 2 Chainz, who served as the celebrity coach.
Prior to the game, the teams were coached by Giants legend Jerry Rice and renowned 49ers player Barry Bonds. Flynn also received specialized training from Olin Simplis, who has worked with sports figures like Kevin Durant and Breanna Stewart.
The Emmy-winning actor is gearing up for his highly anticipated role in the fourth season of Godfather of Harlem on MGM+, alongside Forest Whitaker. In the upcoming season, Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) continues his battle for control of Harlem while confronting the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Flynn) and grappling with the aftermath of Malcolm X’s assassination.
Created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Godfather of Harlem follows the life of Bumpy Johnson, a notorious Harlem gangster who, after being released from prison in the 1960s, fights to reclaim his territory while navigating the rise of the Black Panther Party and high tensions with the Mafia. The show stars Whitaker, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, and more.
