During the game, a since-criticized decision was made to feature Liu alongside a fan for a celebrity look-alike cam segment that some called out as racist.
The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor made his feelings known on Twitter, writing, āI had a great time but this wasnāt cool.ā
The league or the Utah Jazz have yet to respond.Ā
Liu, who wasĀ listed as beingĀ 5-foot-11, played forĀ Team Dwyane [Wade] on Friday with teammates that included21 Savage, Hasan Minhaj, Janelle MonĆ”e, and Nicky Jam.Ā Seahawks wide receiverĀ DK Metcalf, who was also on the team, was named the gameās MVP.
Team Dwyane went againstĀ Team Ryan and eventuallyĀ won the contest with a final score ofĀ 81-78. Team Ryan featuredĀ Cordae,Ā Ozuna,Ā Kane Brown, andĀ Guillermo Rodriguez playing with Utah Jazz governorĀ Ryan Smith acting as honorary captain.Ā
Liu will next appear inĀ Greta Gerwigās live-actionĀ BarbieĀ movie alongsideĀ Margot Robbie,Ā Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Michael Cera, Issa Rae, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and others. The film is set to hit theaters this summer onĀ July 21, 2023. Head here to catch the movieās teaser trailer.Ā
