The NBA can tinker with the All-Star Game all it wants, but there’s only one fix
4 months ago

The NBA can tinker with the All-Star Game all it wants, but there’s only one fix

New York Times  

Since the NBA is considering altering the format of the All-Star Game, I have some ideas. The lure of the All-Star Game isn’t simply to see the best players. Just seeing the stars on the court together isn’t enough in the modern era to make the NBA All-Star Game compelling. You just don’t get the 10 best players of any era together outside of the All-Star Game, at least not in their prime. Allen Iverson led a 21-point comeback in the 2001 NBA All-Star Game, leading the East to an improbable win over Kobe Bryant and the West.

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Did NBA fans like the new All-Star Game format? Our readers weigh in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Did NBA fans like the new All-Star Game format? Our readers weigh in

New York Times  

Draymond Green’s criticism of this year’s NBA All-Star Game had fans reminiscing about the classic East-West battles of the past or brainstorming ways to revive the competition. 28.70% It was worse 25.70% About the same 13.10% These mixed but largely negative results align with growing concerns from players and analysts, including Green, about the All-Star Game’s declining appeal. Fan opinions …

NBA All-Star weekend's new format gets mixed reviews
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA All-Star weekend's new format gets mixed reviews

China Daily  

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr of the Memphis Grizzlies and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons during the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Sunday. The NBA's All-Star Game mini-tournament is now complete, Shaq's OGs getting the win in the four-team, three-game event where the first …

NBA: Curry, Tatum shine as ‘Team Shaq’ romps to All-Star win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Curry, Tatum shine as ‘Team Shaq’ romps to All-Star win

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum combined for 27 points as Shaquille O’Neal’s “Team Shaq” cruised to victory in the new-look NBA All-Star game in San Francisco on Sunday. Curry, playing on his home court at Golden State’s Chase Center, reeled off a string of trademark three-pointers to help his star-studded line-up coast to a 41-25 victory over Charles Barkley’s “Team …

NBA All-Star Game format change a move toward relevancy or just another gimmick?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA All-Star Game format change a move toward relevancy or just another gimmick?

LA Times  

This year’s NBA All-Star Game was an end, the final All-Star Game aired on TNT before the league switches television partners. Harden said the game has taken a noticeable dip in competitiveness and he “really didn’t like” the new format. I think that was a big part of it.” Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving scores past San Antonio Spurs center …

NBA All-Star game gets a radical makeover – Here's what's new!
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA All-Star game gets a radical makeover – Here's what's new!

India Today  

A True All-Star Showdown. Instead, there are four newly named teams: Shaq’s OGs Kenny’s Young Stars Chuck’s Global Stars Candace’s Rising Stars These teams are named after TNT analysts and basketball legends Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Candace Parker. “I think that’s probably why they put this type of format in—to create that sense of pride and not …

Draymond Green says the NBA All-Star Game format stinks. Do you agree?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Draymond Green says the NBA All-Star Game format stinks. Do you agree?

New York Times  

The NBA All-Star Game debuted a new four-team format on Sunday that received immediate criticism. All-Star teams drafted by NBA on TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith competed alongside Friday night’s Rising Stars winner as the NBA once again attempted to inject life into the All-Star Game with a radical overhaul of its format. Yet Draymond Green …

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — This will be an actual All-Star matchup. They’re going up against this group of first- and second-year players that earned their way into the All-Star mix by winning Friday’s Rising Stars competition: San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Utah’s Keyonte George, Phoenix’s Ryan Dunn, Memphis teammates Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells, Golden State’s Trayce Jackson-Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers’ …

The big question going into NBA All-Star weekend: Will the new format work? There is some skepticism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The big question going into NBA All-Star weekend: Will the new format work? There is some skepticism

Associated Press  

Red Auerbach once got ejected from an All-Star Game for arguing a call. The NBA thinks players don’t want to go to a 48-minute All-Star Game and play hard for a full game. “I don’t know if everyone understands how this is going to go,” said Miami’s Tyler Herro, who’ll make his All-Star debut this weekend. And the Rising Stars …

NBA Rewind: Predicting NBA All-Star reserves and remembering Kobe Bryant
2 months ago

NBA Rewind: Predicting NBA All-Star reserves and remembering Kobe Bryant

New York Times  

We have seen some tremendous basketball lately, which has given us a lot of reasons to get excited about what’s happening on the court. Even though the Rockets are struggling to make shots this season, they’re still ninth in offensive rating because they dominate the offensive boards, don’t turn the ball over much and get to the free-throw line. 📈 …

LeBron James discusses uptick in 3s, changes to All-Star Game format and becoming NBA minutes leader
3 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James discusses uptick in 3s, changes to All-Star Game format and becoming NBA minutes leader

New York Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said the discourse around the state of the NBA should extend beyond the new polarizing All-Star Game format. So it’s a bigger conversation than just the All-Star Game.” James acknowledged that “something had to change” with the All-Star Game given the fan and media reaction to it in recent seasons. “I …

As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is the reigning NBA All-Star Game MVP, after scoring 39 points last February in the highest-scoring game the league has ever seen. The league has announced the finalized changes for the reimagined All-Star Game, turning it into a one-night tournament — the Sunday night of All-Star weekend — and following the format …

Why is the NBA All-Star Game format changing again? To boost competition — and intrigue
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is the NBA All-Star Game format changing again? To boost competition — and intrigue

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — As expected, the upcoming NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco will be a mini-tournament of three teams composed of the top 24 players in the league and the team that wins the Rising Stars Challenge. “And so we went back to the drawing board with the players association, again, talking directly to players and said, ‘Let’s come …

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years, two people with knowledge of the plan said Friday. Typically, the coaching staffs from the teams leading the Eastern and Western Conferences are invited to coach the All-Star Game — but now, with …

NBA considering tournament-style format for 2025 All-Star Game: Sources
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA considering tournament-style format for 2025 All-Star Game: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA is strongly considering changing its 2025 All-Star Game to a tournament style format that would pit groups of All-Stars against one another, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Adam Silver told The Athletic earlier this month that the NBA was considering changing its All-Star Game format again and that he had talked to Golden State Warriors …

NBA Considering Major Format Changes for 2024 All-Star Game in San Francisco
4 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Considering Major Format Changes for 2024 All-Star Game in San Francisco

Associated Press  

The NBA is considering changes to the format of the All-Star Game, including getting away from the traditional four-quarter format. Commissioner Adam Silver has stated that the league is looking at alternative formats to make the game more competitive and entertaining for fans. The league has also expressed interest in expanding to two cities in the future, but nothing is …

Stephen Curry consults with NBA to change All-Star format for San Francisco game
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Stephen Curry consults with NBA to change All-Star format for San Francisco game

New York Times  

MEXICO CITY — After another dud of an All-Star Game, the NBA is again considering a new format to be implemented for this season’s exhibition in San Francisco — with input from Stephen Curry. “We’re looking at different formats for this year’s All-Star Game,” league commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday, ahead of the NBA’s Global Games series in Mexico City …

How can the NBA fix the All-Star Game? Our writers share their ideas
1 year, 1 month ago

How can the NBA fix the All-Star Game? Our writers share their ideas

New York Times  

Another NBA All-Star Game has come and gone, and it was once again an uninspiring Sunday night. The Athletic asked members of its NBA staff one question: “What can be done to fix the All-Star Game?” Here’s what some of them said: Joe Vardon, senior writer: Combine the In-Season Tournament and All-Star Weekend. GO DEEPER Saving the All-Star Game; scouting …

NBA All-Star Game again sees tons of points, lack of defense despite call for better competition
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star Game again sees tons of points, lack of defense despite call for better competition

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first half of …

No defense for what NBA All-Stars intentionally did to the record books
1 year, 1 month ago

No defense for what NBA All-Stars intentionally did to the record books

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Here’s the worst part about the East All-Stars making the wrong kind of history Sunday night: It was by design. As the New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shared afterward, the East players talked about hitting the unprecedented 200-point mark at halftime when they led 104-89. “Team meeting, and the way we played in the first half … we …

Commentary: Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix
1 year, 1 month ago

Commentary: Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis, right, controls the ball in front of Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Following the highest-scoring All-Star Game in the league’s history, the NBA’s signature in-season event again feels at a crossroads as attempts to make Sunday’s closing event more competitive fell flat. “It’s an All-Star Game,” Anthony …

Hollinger: NBA All-Star Game seems to have its own games-played threshold
1 year, 1 month ago

Hollinger: NBA All-Star Game seems to have its own games-played threshold

New York Times  

For the first time in NBA history, a player has been mathematically eliminated from the MVP race. However, Randle has been one of the league’s elite minutes sponges over the last several seasons, while Butler hasn’t played more than 65 games in a season since he was a Chicago Bull. • The Golden State Warriors visited the Grizzlies on Friday, …

NBA All-Star Game returning to East vs. West format in 2024
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA All-Star Game returning to East vs. West format in 2024

New York Times  

The NBA All-Star Game is returning to its old format pitting the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference this season, the league announced Wednesday. What Adam Silver said about the change When asked Wednesday afternoon in Indianapolis why the league changed the format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said “it felt like it was time.” “I said earlier in keeping with …

NBA says ‘load management’ no longer supported by scientific data: ‘Every player should want to play 82 games’
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA says ‘load management’ no longer supported by scientific data: ‘Every player should want to play 82 games’

New York Times  

A top NBA official said teams’ general practice of resting players to prevent future injury and extend careers — commonly known as “load management,” a term ingrained into the lexicon of the sport over the past several years as some of the biggest stars missed huge amounts of games — is no longer supported by scientific data held by the …

NBA considering change to All-Star Game format: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA considering change to All-Star Game format: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA is considering changing the All-Star Game format from the current player draft back to Eastern versus Western Conference, among other concepts, sources briefed on discussions told The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov. Here’s what you need to know: Changes to the All-Star Game format have been a topic of discussion at recent Board of Governor and general …

Commentary: NBA has a problem: The All-Star Game is not much of a game
2 years, 1 month ago

Commentary: NBA has a problem: The All-Star Game is not much of a game

LA Times  

Team LeBron forward Paul George easily glides to the basket for a dunk during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Salt Lake City. “Embarrassing.” All-Star weekend, one of the NBA’s marquee showcases alongside Christmas Day and the playoffs, was once again an emotionless mess — the best players in the NBA allowing one another to either score on unchecked …

NBA: All Star Game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA: All Star Game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

The NBA will hold the 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7 despite a number of top players expressing concerns about staging an exhibition game amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it said on Thursday. The NBA will arrange private travel for All-Star Game participants and, together with the National Basketball Players Association, will commit over USD 2.5 million toward Historically …

LeBron James blasts NBA's plans to hold an All-Star Game amid the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James blasts NBA's plans to hold an All-Star Game amid the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mail  

LeBron James has condemned the NBA for reportedly pressing ahead with the idea to stage an All-Star Game this season, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and mounting player fatigue around the league. LeBron James has slammed the NBA's reported plans for holding an All-Star Game next month All-Star Weekend was scrapped this term but now an All-Star Game could happen …

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action
5 years, 1 month ago

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

Associated Press  

While some basketball purists are skeptical about this year’s new format for the NBA All-Star Game, the changes have curiosity brewing within the betting industry. “Whenever there’s a big talking point in sports and among groups of sports fans,” Donohue said, “inevitably fans have an opinion and when they’re legally allowed to bet it’s an opportunity to express that opinion.” …

NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute

Associated Press  

Kobe Bryant’s final jersey number will be something this year’s NBA All-Stars play to reach. The NBA announced major changes to the All-Star format on Thursday, turning every quarter into a mini-game for charity before an untimed final quarter with a target score that will decide which team wins. The team that wins the All-Star Game will be the first …

NBA All-Star Game to honor Kobe Bryant with 24-point element to fourth quarter
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA All-Star Game to honor Kobe Bryant with 24-point element to fourth quarter

LA Times  

A vendor sells flowers to Kobe Bryant fans in front of a giant electronic billboard featuring the NBA star near the Staples Center on Jan. 30. The NBA’s going to try to do the unthinkable — inject true competition throughout the NBA All-Star Game — and they’re going to do it to honor the late Kobe Bryant. The All-Star Game …

NBA All-Star 2018: Celebrity quotient, competitive sport in marquee game lays out template for others to emulate
7 years, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star 2018: Celebrity quotient, competitive sport in marquee game lays out template for others to emulate

Firstpost  

The manner in which NBA has combined dollops of entertainment without compromising on the best virtues of basketball for the All-Star game remains an object lesson for other sports to emulate. Among former basketball players, there were legendary names that even modern fans would identify with, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan among them, not …

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