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Draymond Green’s vocal critique of the new All-Star Game format has sparked debates among fans and analysts alike. He emphasized the disconnect between the effort players put into the All-Star Weekend and their performances throughout the regular season. The format change aimed to reinvigorate interest in the game; however, fans still questioned its effectiveness. Green rated the new setup a zero, describing the basketball being played as lacking authenticity.
Stephen A. Smith echoed Green’s sentiments but pointed out the responsibility of all-stars in maintaining the integrity of the event. He noted that players had contributed to diminishing the excitement of the All-Star Game in recent years, highlighting that the elevated level of effort seen this year was long overdue.