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Engineering Our Dreams

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


Published on 2024-12-17 08:05:43 - MSN
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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 engaging format. This change comes after last year's game was criticized for its lack of competitiveness, with players not playing defense and the game ending with an unprecedented score of 184-175. The new format, which has not been detailed yet, aims to increase player participation and competitiveness. NBA stars like Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton have expressed a cautious optimism about the changes, indicating a "wait and see" approach. The league is also considering other adjustments like reducing the number of players on the court or altering the game's structure to make it more appealing and competitive. However, the specifics of these changes remain under wraps, with the NBA and its players looking to restore some of the game's lost luster.

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