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Anthony Davis just scored a major career move off the court. The NBA star’s hidden camera prank show “Foul Play with Anthony Davis” has earned a full 16-episode series order on TBS. The premiere airs tonight (April 6) with star-studded pranks featuring LeBron James and Draymond Green.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Episode Count: 16 half-hour episodes greenlit after pilot success in February 2025
- Network: TBS, TNT, and truTV simulcast on premiere date April 6, 2026
- Format: Hidden camera comedy with athletes and celebrities executing pranks
- Producers: Impractical Jokers team, Grandma’s House Entertainment, Bad Woods Entertainment
LeBron and AD Team Up for Massive Draymond Prank
The premiere episode doesn’t hold back. LeBron James and Anthony Davis conspire with sports agent Rich Paul to orchestrate an elaborate prank targeting Draymond Green. The setup involves a fake $100 million investment opportunity that catches the Warriors star completely off guard. The moment has already gone viral on social media with fans loving the chemistry between the Lakers superstars.
Sources indicate the prank escalates beyond typical celebrity pranks, with multiple layers of deception designed to maximize Green’s confusion. LeBron commits fully to the bit, playing a convincing role in what appears to be a legitimate business meeting before the big reveal.
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Star-Studded Guest Lineup Announced
Beyond Draymond Green, the 16-episode order features an incredible roster of recognizable names. Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, figure skater Tara Lipinski, and comedian Howie Mandel all appear throughout the series. NBA athletes including Mookie Betts, D’Angelo Russell, and rising star Cooper Flagg also get involved in pulling pranks. WNBA stars and NFL player Puka Nacua round out an impressive roster of targets.
This diverse lineup creates unpredictable dynamics. Athletes from different sports interact with each other, celebrities from various fields join the chaos, and the combination keeps viewers guessing what happens next in every episode.
Behind the Scenes Production Details
| Detail | Information |
| Host | Anthony Davis |
| Network | TBS/TNT/truTV |
| Episode Count | 16 half-hour episodes |
| Executive Producers | Impractical Jokers (Brian Quinn, James “Murr” Murray, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano) |
| Premiere Date | April 6, 2026 (following NCAA Championship) |
The show is produced by Grandma’s House Entertainment, Bad Woods Entertainment, and 4.4. Forty Media. Crucially, Brian Quinn of the Impractical Jokers takes an executive producer role, bringing proven prank expertise from nearly a decade of hidden camera comedy success. This partnership marks Quinn’s first major production credit outside the Jokers’ owned properties, signaling industry confidence in the project.
“Foul Play with Anthony Davis gives some of the greatest athletes in the world one shot to score a great prank, or foul out trying.”
— TBS, Official Description
What Sets This Apart from Other Prank Shows
Foul Play flips the traditional prank show formula. Rather than random people becoming targets, elite athletes and celebrities become both pranksters and victims. The dynamic shifts power dynamics, as people accustomed to controlling their public images suddenly lose that control. Anthony Davis acts as ringmaster, recruiting A-list participants who devise increasingly elaborate schemes.
The hidden camera format ensures authentic reactions. Targets don’t know cameras are rolling, making their genuine emotions central to the entertainment. The involvement of Impractical Jokers‘ team guarantees production quality, comedic timing, and prank sophistication developed through countless successful episodes.
Will “Foul Play with Anthony Davis” Score Big with Audiences This Season?
Early indicators look positive for the $16-episode commitment. A successful pilot episode in February 2025 generated enough buzz to earn the full series greenlight just one month later in January 2026. The premiere timing proves strategic: launching after the NCAA Championship Game on April 6 captures major sports audiences already tuned to TBS. Social media reactions to the LeBron pranks Draymond clips show strong engagement metrics and viral potential.
The combination of star power, production excellence, and proven prank expertise positions this series for multiple seasons. Will it become the next breakout hit, or will the novelty fade after initial episodes? Tune in tonight to find out what happens when the world’s most competitive athletes meet hidden cameras and elaborate schemes.
Sources
- Deadline – “‘Foul Play with Anthony Davis’ Lands Series Order At TBS”
- SF Chronicle – “LeBron James pranks Draymond Green on Anthony Davis show”
- The Futon Critic – “TBS Unveils First Superstar Guests for Foul Play with Anthony Davis”
