MLB Rumors: Fans criticize the new NBA All-Star Game structure, including Draymond Green
In their constant quest to make their product more interesting, the NBA has never shied away from innovation. Since players have demonstrated in recent years that they are comfortable not giving it their all—possibly in an effort to prevent injuries or to overwork themselves in preparation for the stretch run—the All-Star Game in particular remains a battleground of ideas. However, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green did not mince words when he expressed his dismay, suggesting that the NBA may have taken on more than they could handle in 2025 with the new format.
Green dislikes the idea of the games lasting only 40 points, thus he awarded the new NBA All-Star Game format a zero on a scale of 1 to 10.
Green dislikes the idea of the games lasting only 40 points, thus he awarded the new NBA All-Star Game format a zero on a scale of 1 to 10.
“Ten being the best? A zero. It sucks. Awful,” Green said on the TNT broadcast.
“Ten being the best? A zero. Sucks.”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 17, 2025
Draymond Green’s rating for this year’s All-Star Game format pic.twitter.com/Mu7CZzy7lm
For those who are unaware, the NBA separated the rosters for the All-Star Game into three groups: Chuck's Global Stars, Kenny's Rising Stars, and Shaq's OGs. The Rising Stars Challenge winner on Friday night will be the fourth squad in the competition. Since the difference in skill was so obvious, Green dislikes the notion that the Rising Stars winners might play the originals, of all teams.
The "treat" of seeing the Olympic team play an U19 team is now available to us. Come on. What are we doing? This is absurd. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Green continued, "Awful."
It wasn't appropriate for the [Rising Stars] to be out there. That court was never their place. There was absolutely no excitement in those games.
Ultimately, the NBA should be commended for at least generating some fresh concepts to prevent stagnation. However, there is a feeling that too many changes were made all at once, depriving the NBA All-Star Game of the timeless quality that has made it a must-watch event for years.
Draymond Green laments that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama were not given the chance to make NBA All-Star Game history.
Draymond Green continued to criticize the new structure of the NBA All-Star Game. The Warriors veteran also lamented that because of the format's limitations, players who put forth their best effort will not have the chance to improve their All-Star Game records.
"Being an All-Star requires year-round work, and after playing for 40 minutes, you're done. Victor Wembanyama simply took this game seriously, therefore this is really unfair to him. This game was taken very seriously by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Melo, Kobe, and every other player we've had come to mind when you mention pursuing the point records. With this game, they don't have the chance to accomplish that," Green stated.
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