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John Calipari does NBA All-Star voting promo and it's awesome

John Calipari has frequently stressed Kentucky basketball is a players-first program, and that continues even after his Wildcats have left to become NBA stars.

That's why Coach Cal is doing his best to pump up several former Cats in the running for a berth in the 2016 NBA All-Star game, as well as other events surrounding the league's annual All-Star weekend.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins, Washington Wizards guard John Wall and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns are among Cal's former UK greats who deserve to be in the game. He's also pumping up former UK great and current Kings guard Rajon Rondo in addition to Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, who Cal coached during his days at Memphis.

It's not easy keeping track of everyone, but Cal did his best while calling on the Big Blue Nation to help get former UK and Cal-coached players into this year's All-Star game:

The 'Vote Boogie' headband is just perfect!