NBA All-Star Game

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NBA All-Star Game 2025: A Slam Dunk? Or Just a Bizarre Circus?

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Catch the buzz from the outrageous new format of the NBA All-Star Game 2025! Shaq, Steph, and more steal the show in this hilarious recap! 🏀✨

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game was anything but ordinary this year, stepping away from its traditional East-West showdown to embrace a radical format that got everyone talking – and not all of it was good. The league introduced a one-night tournament featuring four teams of eight players, throwing the expected all-star celebration into a whirlwind. One could say it resembled a circus more than a basketball game, as fans exploded with critiques like, '45% ads, 50% yapping, and only 5% basketball!' The NBA's latest experiment sparked debates and memes, making the event the talk of the town.

One shining star of the night was none other than Stephen Curry, who dazzled the crowd in his home turf, bagging the MVP award. It seems that the new format, which included a whopping $1.8 million prize, not only stirred competitiveness but also showcased the players' skills — at least for those willing to take it seriously. While Curry lit up the game and Shaquille O'Neal's GOAT team triumphed in this quirky mini-tournament, not everyone was thrilled; Draymond Green was infamously vocal about his disdain for the new setup, and let’s just say, his complaints could fill a novel!

Amidst the chaos, players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still managed to find joy in the event while others were busy groaning about the format. The NBA All-Star Game has seen its share of ups and downs through the years, and 2025's edition might just be one of the wildest yet. Still, optimistic whispers of ‘USA vs. World’ matches were floated, hinting that the league might experiment even further as it seeks to strike the ideal balance between competitiveness and camaraderie amongst its international stars.

In conclusion, as fans flip through the social feeds filled with highlights, debates, and comedic takes on this unusual event, there's no denying that the NBA All-Star Game continues to be a canvas for innovation and imagination. After all, with legends like Curry and Shaq in play, there’s bound to be excitement, controversy, and a sprinkle of humor—just like any good game should have! And speaking of exciting, did you know that the NBA has hosted All-Star Games for over 70 years? Along the way, the event has transformed into a glamorous showcase, featuring not just basketball, but also music and entertainment, making it a carnival of sorts that attracts millions worldwide! Just imagine Kobe tackling a circus act while hitting three-pointers—now that's an All-Star Game I'd pay to see!

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NBA All-Star Sunday was slightly better than last year, but biggest ... (The Athletic)

Money is the lifeblood of the league and there are, nonetheless, costs to having so much of it flowing through the system.

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NBA All-Star Game winners and losers: New format, Steph Curry ... (USA TODAY)

The NBA experimented with a new format for the All-Star Game. It created more competitiveness and added some interest. But is it a long-term solution?

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'45% Ads, 50% Yapping, 5% Basketball': NBA fans tear apart All ... (Livemint)

The NBA All-Star Game's new mini tournament format has received mixed reactions. The 2025 format includes a four-team competition and a $1.8 million prize ...

How fans and players are reacting to the NBA's new All-Star Game ... (NPR)

NPR's A Martinez talks with ESPN's Martenzie Johnson about how fans and players are responding to the NBA's new All-Star Game format, which is a four-team, ...

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Durant, Jokic see competition creep back in with new NBA All-Star ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

The new format featured a one-night tournament of games with four teams of eight players instead of the traditional East-West matchup.

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New NBA All-Star format leaves Draymond Green fuming and ... (Daily Express)

Draymond Green was not impressed with the NBA's new All-Star Game format, and he did not hold back in his criticism of the tournament.

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Stiles Points: NBA All-Star Game Needs More Hoops, Less Hoopla (Sports Illustrated)

The Oklahoma City Thunder were well represented at NBA All-Star Weekend, a Sunday night that featured more hoopla than hoops. This has to be addressed.

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5 Takeaways: Evolution continues with 2025 NBA All-Star Game's ... (NBA.com)

Stephen Curry wins All-Star Game MVP honors in his host city as the league rolls out a new approach to the game.

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NBA All-Star 2025: New format draws mixed reviews -- what's next? (ABC7 Bay Area)

What did the league get right -- and wrong -- about the new-look All-Star Game? Reviews are in for the NBA's latest format change.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder maintained joy in new NBA ... (Oklahoman.com)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's third All-Star experience was nearly corrupted by the NBA's new format. That it didn't steal his Sunday joy was his choice.

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WAMC Sports Report 2/17/25: Shaq's OGs win 1st NBA All-Star mini ... (WAMC)

The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, ...

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Shaq's OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping ... (WTOP)

Shaq's OGs won the first All-Star mini-tournament in NBA history on Sunday night, getting 15 points from Tatum and 12 from Stephen Curry — three of them on ...

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Irving, OGs took home championship trophy at All-Star game (Mavs.com)

SAN FRANCISCO – Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving walked into the postgame interview room proudly clutching the NBA All-Star game championship trophy.

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Draymond Green Unloads On NBA All-Star Game Format In Middle ... (OutKick)

Draymond Green hates the new NBA All-Star Game format, and he's certainly not alone. The difference is, he criticized the game during the middle of the ...

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NBA All-Star Game: USA vs. World format favored by some players ... (Yahoo Sports)

The thrill from last year's Paris Olympics basketball tournament is still fresh in the minds of international stars like Wembanyama, who played for France, and ...

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NBA stars like idea of U.S. vs. World matchup for All-Star Game ... (ESPN)

As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team ...

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Starting 5, Feb. 17: Steph wins MVP in the Bay as Shaq's OGs claim ... (NBA.com)

Shaq's OGs win the All-Star Game's first 3-team, 4-game mini-tournament, while Steph Curry wins MVP in his home arena.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals his ideal NBA All-Star Game format (Basketnews.com)

For the first time in history, the 2025 NBA All-Star Game was played in a four-team mini-tournament format. Four 8-man rosters competed for the championship ...

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The NBA All-Star Game is entertainment. Let it be. (Andscape)

Instead of reaching to restore competitive edge, lean into powerful history of the game — starting with Globetrotters and Rens in 2026.

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2025 NBA All-Star Game Was a Complete Waste of Time (Deadspin)

I've been playing pickup basketball with the same group of guys for two years now. None of us say a word to each other from early October to the second or third ...

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'A lot of sitting around': Pascal Siakam rates the NBA All-Star Game ... (Yahoo News)

Four teams of eight players played three games to 40 points, and Team Shaq -- comprised mostly of veterans likely headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball ...

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NBA All-Star Weekend is in desperate need of a revamp (Pounding The Rock)

A few events went well, but overall, this may have been the worst All-Star weekend yet.

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Biggest Winners and Losers from 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend (Bleacher Report)

Through each of the two semifinal matchups and the championship game between Shaq's OGs and Chuck's Global Stars teams, the will to win was palpable. The second ...

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Kevin Durant derides NBA All-Star criticism: 'It's more fun to ... (Yahoo Sports)

Durant went on a posting spree on X on Monday, responding to fans who complained about All-Star weekend.

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It's not time to scrap NBA All-Star Game, but league can't continue ... (USA TODAY)

SAN FRANCISCO – Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke the truest of words before Sunday's All-Star Game. “You cannot force anybody to play ...

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NBA All-Star 2025 is over. Should the league stick with its new format? (The Athletic)

Three of the teams were composed of eight All-Stars each, and the fourth team was the winning squad (plus a young player added) from the Rising Stars Challenge ...

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It's not time to scrap NBA All-Star Game, but league can't continue ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Replacing the game with other events should be something the NBA is discussing. The NBA can't keep having a never-ending conversation about this game.

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NBA Rewind: Early reviews of All-Star format — 'This is so unfair to ... (The New York Times)

We had the three teams of eight All-Stars, as selected by the fans, players, media and coaches. A fourth team was the winning squad of the Rising Stars Game ...

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