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Kevin Durant slams NBA's new All-Star Game format minutes after it's announced


Published on 2024-12-17 18:05:16 - MSN
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  • That was one player's reaction to the NBA's new format for the league's annual All-Star Game. The new-look tournament, announced by the NBA on Tuesday, will feature four teams of eight players competing in a knockout-style competition.

Kevin Durant has publicly criticized the NBA's newly announced All-Star Game format, which was revealed just minutes before his comments. The new format, set to be implemented for the 2024 All-Star Game in Indianapolis, involves a return to the traditional East vs. West matchup and the elimination of the "Elam Ending," where the game ends on a target score. Instead, the game will now conclude with a standard timed fourth quarter. Durant expressed his disappointment, arguing that the changes make the game less competitive and more of an exhibition, lacking the intensity and engagement that fans and players alike appreciate. His critique highlights a broader conversation about the balance between entertainment and competitive integrity in All-Star events.

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