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Spurs' Wembanyama, Castle differ on new NBA All-Star tournament format


Published on 2025-02-17 17:45:27 - MSN
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  • San Antonio Spurs players Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle had a successful 2025 NBA All-Star weekend. Castle took home the 2025 Rising Stars MVP trophy, forcing defending Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung to the brink in the finals,

The article from MSN discusses the differing opinions between San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver regarding the new NBA All-Star tournament format. Wembanyama, who has not yet played in an All-Star game, expressed skepticism about the new format, suggesting that the NBA should focus on improving the quality of the game rather than changing its structure. He believes that the game itself should be the main attraction. Conversely, Adam Silver, who has been pushing for changes to make the All-Star weekend more engaging, introduced a new tournament-style format for the All-Star game, aiming to increase competitiveness and viewer interest. Silver's vision includes a mix of traditional elements with new competitive formats to revitalize the event.

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