The NBA All-Star Game hit a low point this year, which is saying a lot because it’s been bad for awhile. But this might’ve been rock bottom.
There was no defense, players acted too cool to care and the final score was 211-186. 211!
Adam Silver has to do something to save the league’s showcase event, and I have a suggestion. If players are too cool to go hard in a team game, the NBA should make it less of a team game. Force players to put a little more pride on the line by going to a 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 tournament. Let me explain how it would work:
There are 12 players on each team, so the first round would be six 1-on-1 games in each conference for a total of 12 games. And you set a low number to win like seven, so the games don’t drag on for too long. Once that round is over, it’s halftime.
Then, for the second half, with it down to six players in each conference, you go to a 3-on-3 semifinals. The 3-on-3 team to advance from each conference advances to the championship round, and you name an MVP from the winner of that game.
And that’s it. I guarantee players go harder for that, because there’s nowhere to hide. It’s also not a full-court game, so there’s less risk for injury. Make it happen NBA.
@forthewintok The NBA All-Star Game hit a new low in 2024, but @pgprincej has a suggestion to fix it #nba #nbaallstar
