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How To Make The NBA All-Star Game Competitive Again


Published on 2025-02-15 21:25:32 - MSN
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  • The NBA All-Star Game has been an uninteresting mess for over a decade. The games are a struggle to watch. The players understandably don't want to get hurt in a pointless game. Adam Silver and the NBA need to do something to reinvent the All-Star Game.

The article discusses various strategies to revitalize the competitiveness of the NBA All-Star Game, which has often been criticized for lacking intensity and defense. Suggestions include implementing a monetary incentive for the winning team, similar to the Ryder Cup, where players could earn a significant bonus. Another idea is to draft teams on the spot, allowing for more personal stakes and rivalries. There's also a proposal to make the game count towards the regular season standings, giving players a reason to play harder. Additionally, the article mentions the potential of using a "target score" format, where the game continues until one team reaches a predetermined score, ensuring a close finish. Lastly, the author reflects on the historical context, noting that past games had more at stake, like home-court advantage in the Finals, which naturally increased competitiveness.

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