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As anticipation builds for this year’s All-Star Game, many will be watching closely to see whether the tournament structure can fulfill its promise of excitement, or if it ends up reflecting the prevailing attitudes of players detached from the unique atmosphere of the event. Ensuring that the All-Star Game remains a celebration of basketball talent and fan engagement is crucial, and it will require players and the league leadership to come together to make this vision a reality.