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Since Adam Silver became the NBA’s commissioner, he has tried to find ways to make the regular season and playoffs more exciting for fans.
Under Silver, the NBA has instituted things like the Play-In Tournament and In-Season Tournament, two events that should be deemed successful.
However, Silver’s next challenge is to figure out a way to make the All-Star Game more competitive.
The 2024 All-Star Game in Indianapolis was a farce as the players weren’t interested in playing any sort of defense and the game resembled a pick-up game rather than a fierce competition between some of the world’s best players.
Fans have begun to lose interest in the event while other All-Stars events like the 3-Point Contest have generated more buzz and hype.
It appears that Silver’s solution is a drastic one as he revealed that he and the league office are considering getting rid of the All-Star game altogether via CNN.
“We’re going to look at USA vs International. I just think maybe we’re past that point where we’re going to play a truly competitive game,” Silver said.
Adam Silver Admits All Star Game Could Disappear
“We’re going to look at USA vs International. I just think maybe we’re past that point where we’re going to play a truly competitive game.”
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Today’s star players are wary about injuring themselves in a meaningless exhibition game which has watered down the competition aspect of the All-Star Game.
However, Silver’s idea for a USA vs. International game presents the same sort of issues as players won’t want to sacrifice potential earnings if they get hurt.
As Silver mentioned, the league might be past the point where players take All-Star Weekend seriously which is a sad reality for the fans who used to look forward to the festivities.
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