YouTube’s biggest creator has teamed up with basketball royalty. MrBeast officially dropped the next installment of his “Professionals vs. Amateurs” series on Saturday, May 24. It’s yet another jaw-dropping crossover from the man who’s turned viral spectacle into an art form.
This time, the series features three NBA legends — Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, and Giannis Antetokounmpo — along with Serena Williams, Neymar Jr., and Aaron Judge.
MrBeast Includes 3 NBA Superstars In Viral Hit
This latest video follows the massive success of last year’s “Professionals vs. Amateurs” edition, which featured Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, and Noah Lyles. That video pulled in over 47 million views in just a day. Expectations for this follow-up are even higher.
You can watch the latest “Professionals vs. Amateurs” video here:
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, isn’t just a YouTuber anymore. He’s a global force with over 397 million subscribers, a growing empire of philanthropic and business ventures, and a net worth that just hit $1 billion — making him the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at 27.
But beyond the numbers, it’s the charm of the challenge that keeps fans hooked: elite athletes taking on regular people, not in full-blown pro matches, but in fun, creative contests that showcase skill, humor, and heart.
Curry’s Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. A hamstring injury kept the sharpshooter out of the lineup for most of the series. Yet, even sidelined, Curry’s presence looms large, and fans are excited to see him back in action, even if it’s just for a YouTube video.
Last season, Curry averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 assists, 4.4 triples, and 1.1 steals, while shooting 44.8% from the field, 39.7% from 3-point range, and 93.3% from the free-throw line.
Antetokounmpo and Lillard, meanwhile, saw the Milwaukee Bucks fall short in the first round once again — the third-straight early exit for the team. Despite flashes of brilliance during the season, Milwaukee never found its groove. Lillard suffered a torn Achilles, and now there are rumors that Antetokounmpo may request a trade from the Bucks.
Yet, here they are in MrBeast’s latest video, ready to bring their competitive spirit to an entirely different kind of court. Last season, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.9 steals, while shooting 60.1% from the field. Meanwhile, Lillard put up 24.9 points, 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 triples, and 1.2 steals on 44.8/37.6/92.1 shooting splits.
Now, millions of fans will be able to see what happens when these NBA legends trade hardwood for hijinks and go head-to-head with the amateurs who dare to challenge them.
