All-Star Whaaaattttt???

[Husky1]

I turned on the all-star game for about 5 minutes in 3rd quarter and was just shocked at what I saw. There was absolutely no semblance of a game at all. Not even pretending to play defenses, ally oops, dunks, 40 foot heaves, not hustle, wow. It seemed like in the past, guys would at least pretend to try. This made first night at UCONN look like a quality event. I guess now the ProBowl has passed the NBA All-Star fiasco which is tough to do. Totally unwatchable.

 

[nomar]

C'mon. Nothing is worse than the Pro Bowl.

 

[msgordon]

it actually was worse than the pro bowl this year. they need to try in the 4th at least

 

[gtcam]

C'mon. Nothing is worse than the Pro Bowl.

Maybe the NHL All Star game????
But I agree with Husky1 - this year, for the 15 minutes of hell I endured, was the worst NBA All Star game ever. I tuned in to see Kemba and I Thomas - Kemba certainly didn't look like he was into it as much as the others. I Thomas is a joker so he went with it
Horrid display of clowning around - I really like Seth Curry but for him to continually hoist 1/2 court shots was beyond my interest.
Carmello showed why he is the DB that he is - why does such a talent allow himself to be so phony?

 

[UConn990411]

It's hilarious how many people on here are shocked by the lack of defense. That's how All-Star Games go...

 

[Husky1]

I agree that all-star games have a historic lack of defense and intensity but did you watch this game?
It was just unbelievable - they were not even playing, sort of a cross between first night, Harlem globe
trotters and and one mix tour, but worse. It was not basketball. 193-185 or whatever it was - just
ridiculous. In the scheme of things, who cares, but don't think it has to be that bad.

 

[UConn990411]

Yes, I watched the game, and yes, there was less defense than usual.

But I'll never get even slightly upset over anything relating to an ASG.

 

[Robertelamin]

Meh, I'd like to be at least entertained a little bit. They are capable of putting together 10-12 decent minutes of basketball in the 4th quarter, I don't think that is too much to ask.

 

[UConnfan8]

Maybe the NHL All Star game????
But I agree with Husky1 - this year, for the 15 minutes of hell I endured, was the worst NBA All Star game ever. I tuned in to see Kemba and I Thomas - Kemba certainly didn't look like he was into it as much as the others. I Thomas is a joker so he went with it
Horrid display of clowning around - I really like Seth Curry but for him to continually hoist 1/2 court shots was beyond my interest.
Carmello showed why he is the DB that he is - why does such a talent allow himself to be so phony?

So far in this post you referred to "Seth" Curry, and spelled Carmelo like the candy Carmello. Nice. And called him a DB? Why? He took like 4 shots last night...lol. Russell Westbrook took like 55....

 

[Doctor Hoop]

The only all-star game worth watching is baseball, and then only marginally.

 

[nomar]

It'd be nice if it were more competitive but at least you get to see the world's best athletes show off their athleticism and shooting.

I agree it's gotten worse in terms of effort and sloppiness.

 

[mauconnfan]

Joke!

 

[Showballot]

Joke!

Yeah. It's a real joke the worlds greatest basketball players want to have a little fun during an all star game. Back to your chair you go!

 

[Chief00]

At least I am consistent - I don't watch it. Back in the Magic, Bird, Jordan days they actually played to win the last 5-10 minutes.

 

[Mr. French]

I'm a combination of both viewpoints: I never "cared" about the All Star Game, always loved the 3/Dunk but the whole weekend is meant to be fun.

But, I must also agree, there's a way to have an all star, light hearted, fun game while maintaining an actual game setting.

It's literally the most boring thing in the world now, it's like watching 10 random dudes shoot around in the gym doing trick shots, like our HS team does when they're allowed to free for all.

Certainly nothing fun to watch on television.

 

[Showballot]

I'm a combination of both viewpoints: I never "cared" about the All Star Game, always loved the 3/Dunk but the whole weekend is meant to be fun.

But, I must also agree, there's a way to have an all star, light hearted, fun game while maintaining an actual game setting.

It's literally the most boring thing in the world now, it's like watching 10 random dudes shoot around in the gym doing trick shots, like our HS team does when they're allowed to free for all.

Certainly nothing fun to watch on television.

I had fun watching the game.

 

[Travelman6]

I think last year defense was worse.

But this game makes a mockery out of everything that basketball is supposed to stand for IMO.

 

[Showballot]

I think last year defense was worse.

But this game makes a mockery out of everything that basketball is supposed to stand for IMO.

Take it easy there, chief. It's an all star game.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

It was stupid. It was everyone looking out for one another pretty much so they could each get their highlights. There was definite moments of extreme skill and athleticism, but you would think you could get these guys to break a sweat to compliment their laughter. NBA regular season is all about celebrity and I find it annoying, but that's me. That said no one put jack else on TV at the time so I multi-tasked with some Kodi on my PC.

 

[Travelman6]

Take it easy there, chief. It's an all star game.

Everyone seems to be spouting the same sentiment but in greater length and you pick my quote...right.

 

[Waquoit]

I remember back in the day the East put out Clyde and four Celtics. Ran up the score in the time they were out there. That was an ASG.

 

[mauconnfan]

Yeah. It's a real joke the worlds greatest basketball players want to have a little fun during an all star game. Back to your chair you go!

Don't sugar coat that crap, it's a disgusting display of "basketball" by the worlds biggest ego maniacs for a night. Back to your pivot spot in the circle jerk!

 

[chiller99.5]

Hey...the drone in the dunk contest was.......um.........

 

[IMind]

In this era of sports where everyone is your buddy... they lost whatever tiny amount of juice they ever had. Baseball's has been dead since inter league play. Hockey's all-star series is absurd.. plus they try to hard and are tone def to their fan base (The way they've completely f----ed up the John Scott situation is indicative of that). The Pro-bowl has never been good. I've always liked the skills competitions in them better than the actual games.

 

[UConn990411]

I'm a combination of both viewpoints: I never "cared" about the All Star Game, always loved the 3/Dunk but the whole weekend is meant to be fun.

But, I must also agree, there's a way to have an all star, light hearted, fun game while maintaining an actual game setting.

It's literally the most boring thing in the world now, it's like watching 10 random dudes shoot around in the gym doing trick shots, like our HS team does when they're allowed to free for all.

Certainly nothing fun to watch on television.

This is fair. I think one way to accomplish this would be to figure out a way to get more fresh faces into these games every year - if it's a player's first or even second year playing, he'll be more likely to play hard to showcase his talent.

But I'm not sure how to achieve this without limiting ASG appearances (which I'm not really a fan of).