Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ football career was nothing less than a masterclass in gridiron magic - used to unlock the gates of the NFC North just like his 2025 campaign did game after game to clinch a division title. Williams, famously nicknamed “The Iceman” for his clutch playmaking, is in a good circle of elite talent - fresh off a season where he threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns.
The Iceman’s precision on the turf is kept in history for the 2025 season; however, he recently returned to his collegiate stomping grounds in Los Angeles to test his hand in the sport of hardwood. At the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, Williams was a headline participant in the Celebrity 3-Point Contest at the Intuit Dome. It is difficult to face such a high-octane mix of talent - the field featured NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, influencer Druski, and the heavy favorite, Jared McCain. Despite his NFL pedigree, does Caleb feel the pressure of the baseline? It was a question his social media activity seemed to answer before the first whistle.
“Not a hooper y'all. Gonna go have some fun,” Williams told his fans.
Caleb Williams announces basketball retirement
Williams approaches the exhibition with characteristic humility, acknowledging he did not play organized basketball at USC or in high school. He arrived at the scene in a white 2025/2026 Range Rover, distinguished by its flush pop-out handles, and stepped onto the court wearing Nike Kobe 8 Protro "USC" Player Editions, a nod to his Trojan legacy.
Well, what if the quarterback fought for rhythm behind the arc? Caleb had an honest answer for that, too:
“Hanging them up after tn😂😂,” Williams posted, sharing a self-deprecating joke about his immediate "retirement" from the court.
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The shootout was a struggle for accuracy; both Williams and the influencer Druski found the rim unforgiving. While McCain, recently traded from the 76ers to "Bricktown" for a 2026 first-round pick, showed why he shoots 37.9% from deep, Williams ultimately recorded the lowest score in the final rankings.
Caleb Williams finished in last place in the NBA celebrity 3-point contest
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The Iceman’s character is shown to the world, whether he speaks to the media or posts to his followers, is forever disciplined and humble. He remains a legendary fixture of the Bears’ culture at Halas Hall, even if the scoreboard in Los Angeles did not reflect his football greatness. That’s why his fans respect him, because he can lead a franchise to a title, yet still laugh when he finishes at the bottom of the hoops scoreboard.
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