‘You were amazing’ – NBA fans label Ashley ShahAhmadi ‘the real All Star’ after she took center stage on NBC coverage

NBC reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi stole the show during the 2026 NBA All-Star spectacular.

ShahAhmadi, 33, covered the annual basketball event for the broadcasters as she conducted interviews courtside and backstage.

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NBC reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi stole the show at the 2026 NBA All-Star

ShahAhmadi covered the annual basketball event for NBC

Shahahmadi conducted interviews courtside and backstage

The reporter shared a series of snaps on Instagram for her 140,000 followers.

ShahAhmadi posted the following caption: “NBA ALL-STAR 2026.”

And the journalist’s fans swarmed the comments’ section to praise her work at the All-Star event.

One follower posted: “You were AMAZING!!!”

Another commented: “You the real All star.”

A third wrote: “Hey, now she’s an All Star.”

This fan said: “Killed it!!!”

That one added: “That’s what success looks like!”

And a comment read: “You crushed it. Great job, Ashley.”

ShahAhmadi recently joined NBC from ESPN in October in what was seen as a major coup for her new employers.

During her time at ESPN, the media personality quickly made a name for herself.

She became a staple on the sidelines during the Charlotte Hornets‘ games and her insightful reporting during NBA postseason matchups earned her praise from both fans and colleagues.

Her transition into college football coverage was equally impressive, with many noting her seamless adaptation to the sport. 

Fans grew accustomed to her enthusiastic and knowledgeable commentary which made her a standout in an industry full of competition.

For the past few years, ShahAhmadi worked alongside former NBA star Dell Curry at Bally Sports Southeast in her role with the Hornets as the pre-game host and in-game reporter.

And she gained more prominence covering the NBA Summer League for NBA TV.

ShahAhmadi’s incredible rise

ShahAhmadi recently said: “Basketball is my passion so to call this my job is insane.”

It is an incredible rise for the University of Georgia graduate who began her career in Meridian, Mississippi.

After spending two years as a sports anchor, producer, and reporter for WTOK-TV, she moved to Jackson to work for ABC affiliate WAPT.

ShahAhmadi got her big break in 2018 with a switch to the Atlanta-based Fox Sports Southeast, which is now known as Bally Sports Southeast.

She began as a host on social media for Atlanta-based teams before becoming a Hornets host and reporter on digital platforms.

ShahAhmadi began the role by commuting to Charlotte for home games and continuing her digital role in Atlanta while the NBA team was on the road.

ShahAhmadi received a lot of praise on social media

ShahAhmadi recently joined NBC from ESPN

ShahAhmadi has gained a large audience in the NBA