I have seen a good suggestion to make it better. I have seen that maybe it should turn into USA vs World players next season to make it fun, and I think that is a wonderful idea. Maybe during the game players may not act like they care, but after a few wins from one side, the other side will care about it a lot for sure lol. Think about a team with Luka, Giannis, Jokic playing together, those guys would represent their own flags on their jerseys as well, and they will do their best without a doubt.
And in return, USA players would have to care, because if they lose then they are already in the USA, and they wouldn't want fans to hate them. This is actually a good idea that will make teams fight again, they will play defense, they will try to win for sure.
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I think the only perks in this All-Star are the funny moments of the players.
Luka Doncic missed a dunk. It was so bad, like the Draymond Green short dunk.
Nikola Jokic trying to make a highlight dunk, yes that was funny too.
Tyrese Haliburton trying to revive the Jason Williams pass using the elbow.
The mic'ed up discussions, Lebron, Steph, and more.
And then the amazing start of Tyrese too, 5/5 threes until he did a heat check and missed.
I don't know what Lillard is thinking but he could easily give that All-Star MVP to Tyrese but I guess he badly wants the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award. Well, he got it. Perhaps next year he won't play like that anymore.
Let's just say it's an entertainment on offense. They won't play defense, this ain't the 90s anymore and they are more aware of their health than being competitive.
Congratulations to the East team and thank you.
Yeah for me it should be Tyrese Haliburton is the MVP of this all star game. Man I know Dame got the most Point, but Man these guys who managed the choice MVP didn't look at the stat specially at FGM and FGA. Dame got something 50% field goal while Tyrese Haliburton almost 90% Field goal. Damian Lillard deserve that booed from the crowd of Indiana Pacers. Dame should volunteer to gave it to tyrese Haliburton who deserves the All-star MVP award. Anyway congrats on your winning bets. Luka Doncic missed a dunk. It was so bad, like the Draymond Green short dunk.
Nikola Jokic trying to make a highlight dunk, yes that was funny too.
Tyrese Haliburton trying to revive the Jason Williams pass using the elbow.
The mic'ed up discussions, Lebron, Steph, and more.
And then the amazing start of Tyrese too, 5/5 threes until he did a heat check and missed.
I don't know what Lillard is thinking but he could easily give that All-Star MVP to Tyrese but I guess he badly wants the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award. Well, he got it. Perhaps next year he won't play like that anymore.
Let's just say it's an entertainment on offense. They won't play defense, this ain't the 90s anymore and they are more aware of their health than being competitive.
Congratulations to the East team and thank you.
No more basketball until Thursday. All Star weekend was a bit of a letdown. I don’t know why they don’t just put up a million dollars for the slam dunk winner and save the contest.
I would be more entertained if the officials of the league exhibited the abilities of the players other than only basketball with no defense. Perhaps some of them are great at singing, acting, instruments, and dancing.
Fresh idea you have, but I don't think people came to see them. It's an NBA All-Star, meaning all-star players of the NBA gather and compete as a team. The word "compete" was missing in the actual All-Star game, to be honest.
Furthermore, as what the numbers say, I was likewise intrigued by Sabrina Ionescu testing Stephen Curry in the 3-point challenge.
That's the essence of "competition." Curry loves a challenge. If Curry had been the one to start the shooting first, the outcome might have been different. The thing is, Sabrina started, and Curry had already seen how many points he had to beat. Knowing his competitiveness and winner mentality, he loves to take clutch shots and win, and that's exactly what he did during that competition.
Basketball is not about shooting from long distance. It was the worst all star match in years. Nobody defended, there was no excitement, they just dribbled and scored. If I thought it would be this boring I wouldn't watch it at all. Even last year's match was better, there was at least some competition. This time it was really bad
I don't think we can bring back the days when players are competitive during this event. Team Management will always try to protect their players and I bet they already warned them to be careful in playing in an event that is no bearing. I mean, that will not give them any championships which means it will also not be for their own gains. It's sad but it's the truth. Even since star players' contracts became 8 digits per year, the competition is gone in this All-Star event. We won't see any defense anymore because it might end up as a big mistake for them to get injured. Heck, even Lebron took a long rest in the fourth quarter because he ain't feeling good anymore.
I think the NBA management should just start focusing on the three-point shootout. I mean, that's the most fun of all from my own perspective. I like that close battle that ended up with a tiebreaker. Then, Steph and Sab also compete at a high level.
It's a different era now, we should really lower our expectations because we might not see that old All-Star anymore.
I would be more entertained if the officials of the league exhibited the abilities of the players other than only basketball with no defense. Perhaps some of them are great at singing, acting, instruments, and dancing. Furthermore, as what the numbers say, I was likewise intrigued by Sabrina Ionescu testing Stephen Curry in the 3-point challenge.
Basketball is not about shooting from long distance. It was the worst all star match in years. Nobody defended, there was no excitement, they just dribbled and scored. If I thought it would be this boring I wouldn't watch it at all. Even last year's match was better, there was at least some competition. This time it was really bad
I don't think we can bring back the days when players are competitive during this event. Team Management will always try to protect their players and I bet they already warned them to be careful in playing in an event that is no bearing. I mean, that will not give them any championships which means it will also not be for their own gains. It's sad but it's the truth. Even since star players' contracts became 8 digits per year, the competition is gone in this All-Star event. We won't see any defense anymore because it might end up as a big mistake for them to get injured. Heck, even Lebron took a long rest in the fourth quarter because he ain't feeling good anymore.
I think the NBA management should just start focusing on the three-point shootout. I mean, that's the most fun of all from my own perspective. I like that close battle that ended up with a tiebreaker. Then, Steph and Sab also compete at a high level.
It's a different era now, we should really lower our expectations because we might not see that old All-Star anymore.
Basketball is not about shooting from long distance. It was the worst all star match in years. Nobody defended, there was no excitement, they just dribbled and scored. If I thought it would be this boring I wouldn't watch it at all. Even last year's match was better, there was at least some competition. This time it was really bad
I'm glad I didn't watch it last night because it will be more disappointing the the Slamdunk contest yesterday. Back then, All-Star games were more serious and they called timeouts for real and they played like they were teammates but after some Star Players got injured for real like what happened to Paul George, they are now afraid to play the All-Star game for real and they are just going there inside the court for showing their shooting range and no one wanted to play and show strong defense because everyone is scared nowadays since they are now easy to be replaced especially when they don't have enough stardom like LBJ and others on the top of the list.
I am curious how many are watching the All-Stars weekend games these days. Is the rating growing and becoming better than in the old days?
We thought it was boring but based on report they have a high viewership this 2024 all start. I still watch it but mostly not all of them and there are events that I haven't finished. I felt like the older versions were better, especially in the East vs. West All-Stars where they are playing for real even if not 100%. The older All-Stars weekends were at the level of I cannot miss events. Now, I have no problem missing them especially if there are better options to do or watch.
Definitely, I'm with you on that. The old All-Star format is better for me, and probably for most of us here. I don't know what improvements they'll have to make, but at least they should listen to our sentiments so they'll know that there's a need for improvement.
It has viewership because we are curious about the shoot out between Steph and Sabrina. And I think the numbers says it, but I'm not sure about the others, specially the Slam dunk wherein judges scoring are somewhat questionable and those that participate like Jaylen Brown doesn't show up anything in the contest.
The old format of East vs West was better, but it was a complete shot out.
It might be better next year in the 3 point contest, bring Steph and Dame and see who is the best shooter.
I am curious how many are watching the All-Stars weekend games these days. Is the rating growing and becoming better than in the old days?
We thought it was boring but based on report they have a high viewership this 2024 all start. Quote
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night draws most viewers in 4 years
The audience peaked with 5.4 million viewers from 10-10:15 p.m. ET during the Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge.
The overnight numbers are in: 10 million unique viewers in the U.S. watched State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on TNT, truTV and B/R Sports on Max, up 54% vs. last year.
It is the most-watched NBA All-Star Saturday Night in four years.
https://www.nba.com/news/all-star-saturday-night-ratingsThe audience peaked with 5.4 million viewers from 10-10:15 p.m. ET during the Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge.
The overnight numbers are in: 10 million unique viewers in the U.S. watched State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on TNT, truTV and B/R Sports on Max, up 54% vs. last year.
It is the most-watched NBA All-Star Saturday Night in four years.
Wow! That's surprising. I was thinking that the number of viewers had decreased since personally, I feel bored watching the All-Star game. Maybe I'm just getting older because when I was still studying, like when I was in high school, it was an anticipated game for me. But when I see some users feeling the same, then I realize it was really boring. It seems like the regular season is more fun to watch than this All-Star game. These players are just showcasing their skills in dunks and shooting beyond the arc but don't know how to play defense.
I am curious how many are watching the All-Stars weekend games these days. Is the rating growing and becoming better than in the old days?
We thought it was boring but based on report they have a high viewership this 2024 all start. I still watch it but mostly not all of them and there are events that I haven't finished. I felt like the older versions were better, especially in the East vs. West All-Stars where they are playing for real even if not 100%. The older All-Stars weekends were at the level of I cannot miss events. Now, I have no problem missing them especially if there are better options to do or watch.
Definitely, I'm with you on that. The old All-Star format is better for me, and probably for most of us here. I don't know what improvements they'll have to make, but at least they should listen to our sentiments so they'll know that there's a need for improvement.
I am curious how many are watching the All-Stars weekend games these days. Is the rating growing and becoming better than in the old days?
I still watch it but mostly not all of them and there are events that I haven't finished. I felt like the older versions were better, especially in the East vs. West All-Stars where they are playing for real even if not 100%. The older All-Stars weekends were at the level of I cannot miss events. Now, I have no problem missing them especially if there are better options to do or watch.
I still watch it but mostly not all of them and there are events that I haven't finished. I felt like the older versions were better, especially in the East vs. West All-Stars where they are playing for real even if not 100%. The older All-Stars weekends were at the level of I cannot miss events. Now, I have no problem missing them especially if there are better options to do or watch.
Basketball is not about shooting from long distance. It was the worst all star match in years. Nobody defended, there was no excitement, they just dribbled and scored. If I thought it would be this boring I wouldn't watch it at all. Even last year's match was better, there was at least some competition. This time it was really bad
I do agree, every year, the All Star is getting worst. They do get in the old format where we fans are asking for, but everyone is showing their outside prowess, Lillard, Haliburton. KAT dunking and scoring 5-0.
But the East is all for the 3 points, Jokic though, living his moniker of being a Joker, him and Luka.
Just imagine if this two can be team mates in the future. Unfortunately, I do agree that this All Star weekend is becoming worst, the only notable for this year is Steph vs Sabrina, which give the NBA views.
All are having their own fun stuff just being present without any competitive mindsets, those golden years where competitiveness is really being witness by every fans and loves how their favorite stars working and trying to impress both in defense and offense, but the years has been passed and young generation stars are no longer interested, they just show up and play mking sure that it will ends up without getting any injuries.
Hopefully NBA will find ways to bring additional entertainment, just how they put Step vs Sabrina more fof those new ideas to cover the boring all-star main game.
Basketball is not about shooting from long distance. It was the worst all star match in years. Nobody defended, there was no excitement, they just dribbled and scored. If I thought it would be this boring I wouldn't watch it at all. Even last year's match was better, there was at least some competition. This time it was really bad
I do agree, every year, the All Star is getting worst. They do get in the old format where we fans are asking for, but everyone is showing their outside prowess, Lillard, Haliburton. KAT dunking and scoring 5-0.
But the East is all for the 3 points, Jokic though, living his moniker of being a Joker, him and Luka.
Just imagine if this two can be team mates in the future. Unfortunately, I do agree that this All Star weekend is becoming worst, the only notable for this year is Steph vs Sabrina, which give the NBA views.
Basketball is not about shooting from long distance. It was the worst all star match in years. Nobody defended, there was no excitement, they just dribbled and scored. If I thought it would be this boring I wouldn't watch it at all. Even last year's match was better, there was at least some competition. This time it was really bad
The NBA should make a move on how they can save this dying NBA All Star. They actually did a great job in 2019 and 2020, but after that, the trajectory of the NBA All Star is on a downward trend again.
I think the NBA should put money in the All-Star game, like they did in the In-Season Tournament. This might change the players mindset when playing the All-Star game.
I think the NBA should put money in the All-Star game, like they did in the In-Season Tournament. This might change the players mindset when playing the All-Star game.
There is a prize for the winner, even on the losing team, and that is per player. Maybe they just don't feel the prize since they are high paid players, they are making millions per season while the prize in this competition isn't that much.
Here's the full details if you waanna read.
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How much do players earn for winning the NBA All-Star Game?
The NBA doubled the prize for All-Star winners in 2018.
After initially setting the bar at $50,000 for each winning player in the most recent collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the league increased the payout to $100,000 for the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
How much do losing players earn in the NBA All-Star Game?
While players from the winning team got a pay bump in recent years, players on the losing team still make the same $25,000 that is listed in the CBA.
Players voiced that the difference in pay between winning and losing players could be viewed as an increased incentive to compete more intensely during the exhibition.
The NBA doubled the prize for All-Star winners in 2018.
After initially setting the bar at $50,000 for each winning player in the most recent collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the league increased the payout to $100,000 for the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
How much do losing players earn in the NBA All-Star Game?
While players from the winning team got a pay bump in recent years, players on the losing team still make the same $25,000 that is listed in the CBA.
Players voiced that the difference in pay between winning and losing players could be viewed as an increased incentive to compete more intensely during the exhibition.
Allstar game is 1 word? LAME!
We have now reached a new low point in my opinion.
They don't even play D in the 4th quarter anymore.
Just watched 20min of "highlights" on youtube, but there weren't any. Well the 2 half court shots by Dame were nice, that's it.
At least Steph, Luke and the Joker were somewhat entertaining, especially with the Joker missing dunks and laughing with Luka.
But the rest, cherry picking dunks/layups and 3s 3s 3s. All they do is shooting 3s. So boring. You can tell that the audience was also kind of sleeping as some point.
Of course it' supposed to be entertaining with very low intensity but this level really is nothing worth watching anymore. In the past it was so much fun to watch this game but now the multi millionaire ballerinas just don't care about this even.
I agree; this all-star is kind of boring. I mean, some of the past few stars have been boring too, but this one is on another level. Everyone is spamming threes and does not play defense. Especially for the East, in the early part of the game, West was trying to play some D and run some plays, but East kept on shooting threes, and from that point on, West gave up, and it is now a battle of threes. It is like you are watching pick-up games, but the difference is that the NBA players are the ones who play. Some of the players don't even try, like Luka and Jokic. I don't know if they just want to risk getting injured or if they just don't want to play.
The NBA should make a move on how they can save this dying NBA All Star. They actually did a great job in 2019 and 2020, but after that, the trajectory of the NBA All Star is on a downward trend again.
I think the NBA should put money in the All-Star game, like they did in the In-Season Tournament. This might change the players mindset when playing the All-Star game.
I think the only perks in this All-Star are the funny moments of the players.
Luka Doncic missed a dunk. It was so bad, like the Draymond Green short dunk.
Nikola Jokic trying to make a highlight dunk, yes that was funny too.
Tyrese Haliburton trying to revive the Jason Williams pass using the elbow.
The mic'ed up discussions, Lebron, Steph, and more.
And then the amazing start of Tyrese too, 5/5 threes until he did a heat check and missed.
I don't know what Lillard is thinking but he could easily give that All-Star MVP to Tyrese but I guess he badly wants the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award. Well, he got it. Perhaps next year he won't play like that anymore.
Let's just say it's an entertainment on offense. They won't play defense, this ain't the 90s anymore and they are more aware of their health than being competitive.
Congratulations to the East team and thank you.
Luka Doncic missed a dunk. It was so bad, like the Draymond Green short dunk.
Nikola Jokic trying to make a highlight dunk, yes that was funny too.
Tyrese Haliburton trying to revive the Jason Williams pass using the elbow.
The mic'ed up discussions, Lebron, Steph, and more.
And then the amazing start of Tyrese too, 5/5 threes until he did a heat check and missed.
I don't know what Lillard is thinking but he could easily give that All-Star MVP to Tyrese but I guess he badly wants the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award. Well, he got it. Perhaps next year he won't play like that anymore.
Let's just say it's an entertainment on offense. They won't play defense, this ain't the 90s anymore and they are more aware of their health than being competitive.
Congratulations to the East team and thank you.
Allstar game is 1 word? LAME!
We have now reached a new low point in my opinion.
They don't even play D in the 4th quarter anymore.
Just watched 20min of "highlights" on youtube, but there weren't any. Well the 2 half court shots by Dame were nice, that's it.
At least Steph, Luke and the Joker were somewhat entertaining, especially with the Joker missing dunks and laughing with Luka.
This is how all star now ever since Lebron becomes the leader of NBA. I agree that it’s boring because there’s no real competition on both team. They are just letting each other do a highlights and the only defense on this game is when a player missed their shot.
I hope old All Star spirit will be back again. Probably include some rewards that will benefits the team or players that involves on it aside from showcasing their skills without D because that’s what they are always doing on regular games.
Not the kind of result I was expecting in the all star game. I thought this will be a close game but it turns out the East have dominated the game, they are now up by 22 points in the 4th and there's no way the West will be able to come back. Competition will be between Lillard and Brown now, let's see who will win the All star MVP.
Lillard wins MVP, achieving two accomplishments this All-Star: winning the 3-point shooting contest and the MVP title.However, I agree with @AHOYBRAUSE; this All-Star game is boring to watch. They don't play defense, and all they do is just shoot from the outside. What about the highlights? People want to see some dunks and a more competitive game. I thought the essence of this All-Star event is to see the best players facing each other, and it seems like we aren't experiencing that since they just love to shoot from the outside, probably to avoid injuries. But it doesn't make sense; it's not fun, and I'm one of the many who doesn't like it.
Just look at these stats:
West: 80-143 overall FG (71 3PA), 71/143 (50%) attempted from 3 point area
East: 83-146 overall FG (97 3PA), 97/146 (66%) attempted from 3 point area
So, the team with a high volume of 3-point shots won the game.
Allstar game is 1 word? LAME!
We have now reached a new low point in my opinion.
They don't even play D in the 4th quarter anymore.
Just watched 20min of "highlights" on youtube, but there weren't any. Well the 2 half court shots by Dame were nice, that's it.
At least Steph, Luke and the Joker were somewhat entertaining, especially with the Joker missing dunks and laughing with Luka.
But the rest, cherry picking dunks/layups and 3s 3s 3s. All they do is shooting 3s. So boring. You can tell that the audience was also kind of sleeping as some point.
Of course it' supposed to be entertaining with very low intensity but this level really is nothing worth watching anymore. In the past it was so much fun to watch this game but now the multi millionaire ballerinas just don't care about this even.
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