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NBA, All-Star Game and rising stars challenge

The NBA made the All-Star Game about everything but its All-Stars

With that in mind, you’d think the NBA All-Star game would be the perfect place to execute that thought. Make it about basketball. Cut the fat. Showcase the league’s biggest stars. Somehow, this game did the complete opposite. Instead of being about the basketball, it was all about the fat. The extracurricular turned out to be the game itself.

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The NBA ruined the All-Star Game, and Adam Silver has no one to blame but himself

The NBA All-Star Game devolved into full-on apathy one year ago in Indianapolis, and you could hear the passive-aggressiveness in Adam Silver’s voice as he handed out the MVP trophy. What was otherwise a meaningless exhibition game suddenly became used as the prime example of everything that’s wrong with the NBA today: the players don’t play any defense!

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This year’s NBA All-Star Game wrap-up

Golden State Warriors super star guard Stephen Curry was named the Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player, his second All-Game MVP Award in the revised 40-point edition of the game, which may or may not catch on. “I am truly honored to win this award in front of my hometown crowd and to share this honor with my teammates,” said Curry.

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NBA All-Star Weekend Criticized for Format Change and Kevin Hart’s Overwhelming Presence

The NBA All-Star Game was heavily criticized for the new format and featuring comedian Kevin Hart far more than necessary.

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NBA All-Star Game to Feature Bay Area Musical Tribute With Raphael Saadiq, E-40, Saweetie, DJ Cassidy and More

The National Basketball Association has announced its lineup of musical performances celebrating the Bay Area's rich musical ...

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Kevin Hart will be the on-court emcee for Sunday’s NBA All-Star tournament in San Francisco

Kevin Hart will be on the court at the NBA All-Star Game. The comedian and actor will be the master of ceremonies for the All ...

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Who sang the National Anthem for the NBA All-Star Game?

2025 NBA All ... national anthem. She was named the Best New Artist at the 60th version of the music industry's most prestigious prize ceremony. The Association's 74th rendition of the ...

Jaylen Brown on San Francisco All-Star: 'It kinda seemed like it was a little empty in here tonight. I don't think in Boston that would happen'

Jaylen Brown on whether the All-Star Game should come to Boston: “It kinda seemed like it was a little empty in here tonight.

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PK Subban compares basketball and hockey, claims NHL 4-Nations Face-Off is better than NBA All-Star Game

PK Subban had quite a few words to share on how the NBA has not been performing up to par in terms of delivering thrills to ...

NBA All-Star Game live updates, highlights and more: Awkward new tournament format ends with Steph Curry's team on top

The dramatically overhauled four-team format for the NBA All-Star Game made for a choppy experience, as several interruptions ...

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