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Analysis: As NBA prepares new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach


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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. East 211, West 186. It rewrote the record book.


The NBA is set to introduce a new All-Star Game format for the 2024 event in Indianapolis, moving away from the traditional East vs. West matchup to a more competitive structure. This change aims to address the lack of intensity often seen in recent All-Star games, where defense was minimal and the games were high-scoring. The new format, however, has not been detailed yet, leading to a cautious response from NBA stars. Players like Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton have expressed a "wait-and-see" attitude, indicating they are open to changes but skeptical about how effective the new format will be in enhancing the game's competitiveness. The NBA's efforts to revamp the All-Star weekend also include modifications to the Skills Challenge, 3-point Contest, and Dunk Contest, with the hope of rekindling fan interest and player engagement.

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