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

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

The NBA has asked, begged and pleaded for years with players in an effort to get the All-Star Game get taken more seriously. Will the new mini-tournament work?

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Adam Silver Breaks Down Reason for Drastic Change to NBA All-Star Game Format

NBA commissioner Adam Silver broke down reasons for drastic changes to All-Star Game format.

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

Red Auerbach once got ejected from an All-Star Game for arguing a call. Rick Barry and Bob Cousy each fouled out of All-Star Games twice, the only players who can say that. Dwyane Wade was whistled for the first flagrant All-Star foul after breaking Kobe Bryant’s nose. As the story goes, Wade called Bryant not long after that 2012 game and attempted to apologize. Turned out, there was no need. Wade’s recollection of what Bryant said? “Bro, I lov…

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How Does The New 2025 NBA All-Star Game Format Work?

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has an entirely new format and feel this year. So, how will the 2025 NBA All-Star Game Work? For 74 years, the NBA All-Star Game has been a showcase of skill, athleticism, and showmanship. Some years, it was a battle. Others, a track meet. But as the game evolved, so […] The post How Does The New 2025 NBA All-Star Game Format Work? appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

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Now organized around mini-games played by four teams, the All-Star Game new version, which will compete on Sunday in San Francisco, knows the posters of the semi-finals.

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Adam Silver Hints At Big Change To All-Star Format

(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)   The NBA All-Star Game is just days away, and the league will be closely monitoring it. They want a good weekend, of course, but they are also eager to see how many viewers tune in. That’s because the All-Star Game and Weekend have gotten bad reviews lately, and Commissioner Adam Silver has been attempting to fix that. Changes have already been made, but more could be coming soon. According to Marc Spears, …