{"id":27340,"date":"2026-02-16T17:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/?p=27340"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:55:09","slug":"john-tesh-performed-sunday-night-at-nba-all-star-game-bringing-roundball-rock-back-to-center-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/john-tesh-performed-sunday-night-at-nba-all-star-game-bringing-roundball-rock-back-to-center-court\/","title":{"rendered":"JOHN TESH PERFORMED SUNDAY NIGHT AT NBA ALL-STAR GAME, BRINGING \u201cROUNDBALL ROCK\u201d BACK TO CENTER COURT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Los Angeles, CA<\/strong> \u2014 Radio icon, composer, and multi-platform personality John Tesh took center stage Sunday night at the NBA All-Star Game, delivering a live performance of his legendary theme, Roundball Rock.<\/p>\n<p>Synonymous with high-stakes basketball and unforgettable highlight reels, \u201cRoundball Rock\u201d became one of the most recognizable themes in sports television history. The anthem originally debuted during NBC\u2019s coverage of the National Basketball Association in the 1990s and quickly embedded itself into the cultural fabric of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Tesh\u2019s performance opened Sunday night\u2019s festivities, blending nostalgia with the electric energy of All-Star Weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was thrilled to bring \u2018Roundball Rock\u2019 to the fans live on one of basketball\u2019s biggest nights,\u201d said Tesh. \u201cThis music was written to celebrate the speed, power, and heart of the game\u2014and there\u2019s no better stage than All-Star Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NBA All-Star Game aired Sunday night nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH PERFORMANCE \u2935\ufe0f<\/p>\n<div class=\"wmp-player\"><div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-27340-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.compassmedianetworks.com\/forms\/john_tesh_roundball_rock_all_star_2026.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.compassmedianetworks.com\/forms\/john_tesh_roundball_rock_all_star_2026.mp4\">https:\/\/sports.compassmedianetworks.com\/forms\/john_tesh_roundball_rock_all_star_2026.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the John Tesh Radio Show, contact Nancy Abramson <a href=\"mailto:NAbramson@compassmedianetworks.com\">NAbramson@compassmedianetworks.com<\/a> \u00a0<em>Intelligence for Your Life<\/em>, heard on over 300 stations, \u00a0blends practical life tips, motivational insights, and real-life stories to help listeners live their best lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About John Tesh<\/strong><br \/>\nJohn Tesh is an Emmy Award-winning composer and nationally syndicated radio host whose career spans television, music, and live performance. 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