Currently serving as the official house band of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Roots have become one of the best known and most respected bands in the business NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2017 The National Basketball Association announced today that The Roots will compose and perform an original NBA-themed musical titled “The Evolution of Greatness,” joined by Tony Award-winning Hamilton actor Daveed Diggs, Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer DJ Jazzy Jeff, actor Michael B. Jordan, recording artist and producer Jidenna, and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, prior to the introduction of the 2017 NBA All-Star East and West teams on Sunday, Feb. 19 in New Orleans.