As if the All Star Game wasn't any more irrelevant....

[chris_in_pdx]

https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nba-...deU2RZrppbzk1ZPAqGLQPtqDulIXD1cSrhf-2052JfdJw

The NBA will completely alter the format of the upcoming All-Star Game, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports, resetting the game score to zero after the second and third quarters, to create the equivalent of three “mini-games”.

The winner of each mini-game will be awarded $100,000 for its preassigned Chicago area charity.

In the final quarter, the team’s cumulative points for the first three quarters will be brought back into the fold and there will be a target overall score equal to the cumulative total of the winning team’s score in each of the three “mini-games” plus 24, in honor of Kobe Bryant.

What an absolute crock of shit. David Stern is rolling in his grave.

 

[Shaboid]

https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nba-...deU2RZrppbzk1ZPAqGLQPtqDulIXD1cSrhf-2052JfdJw



What an absolute crock of shit. David Stern is rolling in his grave.

Wtf? What a stupid idea.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

"OMG, Dame has been named the 2nd quarter ASG MVP!"

 

[PtldPlatypus]

https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nba-...deU2RZrppbzk1ZPAqGLQPtqDulIXD1cSrhf-2052JfdJw



What an absolute crock of shit. David Stern is rolling in his grave.

Well, this will certainly be different. I can't deny, I'll probably watch.

 

[illmatic99]

Who wanted this?

Might as well have adopted DPRK rules.



The minus points for missed FTs is a great idea actually.

 

[blazerfan11]

An event they should add is a long-range shooting contest. Within a certain amount of time, start at the free-throw line then progressively move farther from the hoop when the player hits a shot from each spot. I would just do it in a straight line down the middle of the court. I would definitely tune in to watch that. Lillard would be a favorite to win I would think.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

They should go full gladiator and kill a member of the losing team at the end of each quarter.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

I wasn't going to watch it anyway but now I'm even more aggressively not going to watch it.

 

[illmatic99]

Actually, I'm changing my opinion.

This could actually be compelling if it works. The first and second quarters are usually when the guys coast. This might prevent that. The untimed fourth also could be crazy competitive, cuz it's essentially like 21. There will be at least 3 game winners.

It's all contingent on these guys caring about charity, but I kinda like it.

One change I'm pissed they didn't implement is a 4pt line.

 

[Minstrel]

Dock the players on a team a million dollars each if the opposing team's score surpasses 120 in regulation. An All-Star game with some actual defense played would lure me back to watching.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

This is awful. I can’t watch that

 

[PtldPlatypus]

This is awful. I can’t watch that

Why pre-judge?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Why pre-judge?

Hi, you must be new to the internets.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Hi, you must be new to the internets.

Oh, I'm not surprised that people are pre-judging...I'm just asking why.

 

[kjironman1]

I wasn't going to watch it anyway but now I'm even more aggressively not going to watch it.

“ More aggressively not going to”
So like you are gonna close your eyes and put those big gorilla fingers in your ears?

 

[Chris Craig]

https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nba-...deU2RZrppbzk1ZPAqGLQPtqDulIXD1cSrhf-2052JfdJw



What an absolute crock of shit. David Stern is rolling in his grave.

I'm rolling over in my grave and I am not even dead yet. What in the actual fuck are they doing?

 

[Chris Craig]

Oh, I'm not surprised that people are pre-judging...I'm just asking why.

Because it sounds ridiculous. Just make the play actual defense in a regular game. That is how you make it interesting.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Because it sounds ridiculous. Just make the play actual defense in a regular game. That is how you make it interesting.

How do you "make them play defense"?

 

[Chris Craig]

How do you "make them play defense"?

Money. Winning team gets a bunch of money. Idk.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Money. Winning team gets a bunch of money. Idk.

Exactly--you don't know what will accomplish your desired goal; nor does anyone else. Similarly, we don't know how this funky set of rule changes will affect the game, if it will make it any better or not, so why not give it a chance before assuming it won't be any good?

 

[Wade Garrett]

I never watch anyways but this is completely fucked.
If I understand this correctly, the "4th qtr" should last about two minutes....24pts....what a joke.

 

[Road Ratt]

I stopped watching as soon as they had LeBron and Curry pick their teams, what a joke. I will watch everything but the All-star game though.

 

[wizenheimer]

I think they should have 8 guys from each team on the floor at all times, 2 basketballs, a 5 point line, and strobe lights

 

[Jon]

I think they should have 8 guys from each team on the floor at all times, 2 basketballs, a 5 point line, and strobe lights

the basketballs can be disco balls.

 

[Jon]

this is dumb. what they should do is west vs. east, the winner gets home court advantage in the finals. then they would have something to play for and might make for an interesting game.

 

[Jon]

and get rid of fan voting.

 

[julius]

that is dumb.

 

[Terkish]

I find it pretty funny that so many people that "never watch the all-star game" are so upset at this. And you really want them out there playing hard defense? I sure as hell don't. With our luck this year Dame would get knocked down by the Greek freak and crack a rib something. Nah, throw your alley oops, shoot long 3s and take it easy in a game that gets you no closer to a ring if you win.

 

[tlongII]

Is Ant in the dunk contest? I haven't been following the ASG info so I don't know.

 

[julius]

Is Ant in the dunk contest? I haven't been following the ASG info so I don't know.

Doesnt appear to be. Gotta have Dwight Howard in there again, because his dunks are on par with Zach Lavine and Aaron Gordons dunks from a few years back...