Paula Abdul the former Laker Girl joins rappers Snoop Dogg and Tyga as the Lakers face off against the Nets for first official Crypto.com Arena game

Paula Abdul the former Laker Girl joins rappers Snoop Dogg and Tyga as the Lakers face off against the Nets for first official Crypto.com Arena game By Sarah Abraham For Dailymail.com Published: 04:13 GMT, 26 December 2021 | Updated: 07:48 GMT, 26 December 2021 Paula Abdul, Snoop Dogg and Tyga were among the famous faces gathered at what is now officially known as the the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Downtown Los Angeles. The 59-year-old famed entertainer and former Laker Girl was in good company on Saturday as she watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Brooklyn Nets following Christmas festivities. Paula was dressed to the nines as she arrived to the game, while Snoop and Tyga were pictured in more athletic-leaning looks while entering through the courtside member entry. Some Christmas competition: The 59-year-old famed entertainer and former Laker Girl joined celebrities who watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles Paula sashayed into the arena wearing ruffled pants with a fitted motorcycle jacket. She added height to her petite frame with a pair of sky high heels and carried a black leather purse.  The singer flashed a big grin and even delighted fans with a few autographs before walking inside the arena. The triple threat became a Laker Girl in 1980 at the ripe age of 19, and within one year quickly moved up to become the head choreographer.  Stylish: Paula sashayed into the arena wearing ruffled pants with a fitted motorcycle jacket while elevating her petite frame with hefty high heels  Entourage: A member of Snoop's entourage was pictured wearing a jacket that bore his name on the back  Following shortly behind Abdul was Snoop, 50, who showed off his Laker pride in a purple and yellow sweatsuit.  The always-cool rapper threw on a Rasta-inspired beanie and shielded his eyes behind sunglasses while entering the arena alongside friends.  One member of the Gin and Juice stinger's entourage was pictured wearing a jacket that bore his name on the back at the event as well.  Rapper Tyga, 32, also made his way in via the courtside entrance wear he stood out from the crowd in winter whites.  Styling: The Taste rapper who famously dated Kylie Jenner was pictured strolling in with a buddy and showed off what looked to be ski goggles on his head  Think pink: Kris Jenner's longtime partner Corey Gamble went from Kardashian Christmas festivities to the game in a silky pink pajama-like set  And Kris Jenner's longtime partner Corey Gamble went from Kardashian Christmas festivities to the game in a silky pink pajama-like set.  Gamble continued to double down on his color of choice as he rocked matching Jordan 11s and a face mask in the same shade, while carrying a bedazzled cup.   Also pictured at the game was singer Iann Dior, who sparkled in a sequin coat, while rapper Polo G walked in with a fat wad of dollar bills stuffed into his jean pockets.  And Kevin Hart was in attendance with his family as was former Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star EJ Johnson — the son of Magic Johnson.   Power play: Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss was in attendance alongside actor Jay Mohr and both added some festive flare by way of Christmas light necklaces Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss was in attendance alongside actor Jay Mohr and both added some festive flare by way of Christmas light necklaces.  At Saturday's game, the Brooklyn Nets ended up beating the Los Angeles Lakers 122 to 115.  The game also marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, as the Downtown Los Angeles space was officially christened as the Crypto.com Arena following 22 years as Staples Center. The Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform recently purchased the rights from AEG Worldwide for $700 million as part of a 20 year deal. Family affair: Kevin Hart was pictured sitting courtside with his children  Animated: Gamble proved to be really into the game as he was seen gesticulating A loss for Los Angeles: The Brooklyn Nets ended up beating the Los Angeles Lakers 122 to 115 at Saturday's game which marked the arena's official christening as Crypto.com Arena following 22 years as Staples Center;  Stylish: Magic Johnson's son and former reality star EJ Johnson was pictured in a stylish houndstooth coat and catsuit  Heading out: After the game Corey was seen exiting through the Southwest VIP entry looking a bit tipsy as he held onto his friend Share or comment on this article: Paula Abdul, Snoop Dogg and Tyga watch Lakers take on the Nets at star-studded Christmas Day game e-mail 9 shares