Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman turned heads over the weekend at Damar Hamlin’s celebrity basketball game, delivering a performance that had fans questioning whether he chose the wrong sport.
The second-year NFL player showcased skills that extended far beyond the football field, reminding everyone of his basketball roots at Michigan State before transferring to Florida State to focus on football.
Coleman dominated the hardwood with an explosive 60-point performance that quickly went viral across social media.
“Insane: Bills star WR Keon Coleman could easily play in the NBA,” Dov Kleiman wrote. “Coleman dropped 60 PTS in a celebrity game this weekend.”
Insane: Bills star WR Keon Coleman could easily play in the NBA 😱🥶
Coleman dropped 60 PTS in a celebrity game this weekend. pic.twitter.com/xznwkmV8H9
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 15, 2025
The performance featured everything from smooth step-back three-pointers to ankle-breaking crossovers and thunderous dunks that energized the crowd.
Coleman’s display had spectators and online fans alike suggesting he possessed legitimate NBA-level talent, with many wondering what could have been if he had pursued basketball professionally.
“Better at SG than WR,” one fan noted, while another added context about his basketball background: “Y’all really don’t know about him. He was playing for Tom Izzo before he transferred and focused on football.”
Playing alongside Hamlin and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins, Coleman made it clear he was the superior basketball talent among his Buffalo Bills teammates.
His 60-point explosion stood out even in a celebrity format, where defense tends to be optional and scoring comes easier than in competitive games.
As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the upcoming season, Coleman returns to football with added confidence and momentum from his basketball showcase.
His weekend performance certainly gave Bills fans something extra to get excited about while potentially attracting new admirers who witnessed his basketball clinic.
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