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Boston Globe
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Jaylen Brown says bizarre in-game ceremony ‘took the gas' out of the All-Star game
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown said the ceremony 'took the gas' out of the game for a while. The TV cameras cut to him during a point in the ceremony and he appeared to say 'get them out of here.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'I didn't. I didn't know if the rest of the guys knew, I didn't know,' Brown said when asked if he knew about the tribute beforehand. 'So that kind of like, yeah, took the gas out of everything for a little bit. I know we're just trying to be great professionals and do different things and explore how to keep generating viewership. Tonight was just us trying to do something different.' Advertisement "Get them outta here." — Jaylen Brown 😂 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) Part of the reason the NBA switched up the All-Star format this season was due to previous concerns about the lack of effort and defense in recent years. As a result, the NBA switched to a mini-tournament consisting of three games with a target score of 40 points instead of one long game with a fixed game clock. With the league asking players to play harder, Brown was asked if there were any physical concerns following the long pause in action. 'You could say that,' Brown said. 'I would say that's not ideal to stop like that if you want guys to play and be physical and play harder. I think all the guys were still out there having fun. All the OG's, team old knees and old backs, we came out on top so I don't think anybody else should have had any excuses. But, it's definitely not ideal.' Advertisement Brown and the OG's did not allow the unorthodox presentation to dash their championship hopes. They clinched the championship with a 41-25 victory over Chuck's Global Stars. Jayson Tatum clinched the win with a dunk on the final play. Stephen Curry, who knocked down four 3-pointers in front of his how crowd at the Chase Center in the championship round, was named MVP. Khari Thompson can be reached at
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tatum and Brown had the same critique of new All-Star Game format
Tatum and Brown had the same critique of new All-Star Game format originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both benefited from the new NBA All-Star Game format, as the Boston Celtics teammates were on the 'Shaq's OGs' squad that won the mini-tournament. But the victory didn't stop Tatum and Brown from sharing some feedback after Sunday night's festivities. The Celtics All-Stars admitted they liked the actual format itself, which featured two semifinal games — Shaq's OGs vs. Candace's Rising Stars and Kenny's Young Stars vs. Chuck's Global Stars — and then a final game between Shaq's OGs and Chuck's Global Stars, with a 'target score' of 40 points for each contest. But after just 11 points were scored in the championship game, play was halted for nearly 20 minutes due to a tribute for TNT's broadcast crew, which is covering All-Star Weekend for the final time. Tatum and Brown were among several All-Stars who weren't keen on the lengthy break. 'The format was cool,' Tatum told reporters after the game. 'I think the toughest part — they stopped the game to do the presentation while we were kind of halfway through it. We were sitting down for 20 minutes, whatever it was. It was kind of tough to get back into the game after that.' Brown felt similarly, and TNT's cameras caught him voicing his opinion in real-time near the end of mid-game ceremony. Jaylen Brown "Get them outta here" — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) February 17, 2025 'I don't know if the rest of the other guys knew (about the extended break),' Brown told reporters. 'I didn't know, so that kind of took the gas out of everything for a little bit. 'But I know we're just trying to be great professionals and we're trying to do different things and explore how to keep keep generating viewership, and tonight was us trying to do something different.' Brown also recognized the obvious concern of injury and rust when players are forced to break for nearly 20 minutes in the middle of a game, although he made sure to point out that the oldest of the four teams emerged victorious. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBC Sports Boston (@nbcsboston) 'I mean, you can say that,' Brown added. 'I would say that's not ideal to stop like that if you want guys to play and be physical and play harder. But I think guys are still out there having fun. 'All the OGs, you know, old knees and old backs, we came out on top, so I don't think anybody else should have had any excuses. But it's definitely not ideal.' The tournament format has promise, as the on-court play was more competitive than in years past. But the extended breaks in action didn't go over well with players and fans alike, so perhaps the timing and structure of the games will be revisited for future All-Star Games.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The NBA All-Star Game is still searching for answers despite new format
SAN FRANCISCO — Shaq's OGs won the 74th annual NBA All-Star competition Sunday night, reaching the target score of 40 faster than Chuck's Global Stars. Did any of that make sense to you? As the NBA concluded its All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Sunday, featuring a brand-new game format consisting of four teams (three made up of the 24 All-Stars, one made up of rising stars) playing a mini-tournament of games to 40 points, the consensus conclusion among participants and observers is that the league is still searching for an answer to revive its midseason showcase. 'A little weird,' Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden said of the newest iteration. 'If I'm telling the truth, no,' Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards — who didn't play because of a groin injury — said when he was asked whether he liked the tournament-style format. 'This ain't basketball,' Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said on the broadcast of the game, rating the new competition zero on a scale of 1 to 10. Sunday's tournament was the league's latest attempt to inject life into its middling All-Star Game, which has undergone several tweaks over the last few years. The NBA, which seems to be at its wit's end, has tried several gimmicks to make the game more competitive, from having player captains pick their own teams to eschewing a timed fourth quarter in favor of a target score. The mini-tournament Sunday did have some moments of inspired basketball, but the basketball itself seemed to take a back seat to a variety show of sorts. There were several long breaks in action between the games and sometimes even during the games. The breaks included, but were not limited to, a concert by Bay Area legends, a shooting contest featuring a popular YouTuber and a tribute to TNT in honor of its final All-Star broadcast. The TNT tribute, which happened during the final game of the night, lasted longer than the final game itself. 'I would say it's not ideal to stop like that if you want guys to play, be physical and play harder,' Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown said afterward. The NBA's constant tweaking of the game is more than understandable, as everyone from players to fans to media has acknowledged in recent years the game has lost most, if not all, of its competitive edge. The extended breaks Sunday were self-inflicted wounds, however, as multiple players said afterward that it was difficult to stay loose for the actual basketball with all the stoppages — at one point, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving began running line drills by himself to warm up during the TNT tribute. The league was also dealt a blow by who decided not to play. In addition to Edwards, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was a late scratch. James did not arrive to the All-Star festivities until Sunday, and he said at a pregame news conference he would not play because of ankle soreness. Meanwhile, even before the games started, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, also out because of injury, threw cold water on the new format, saying a game featuring American All-Stars against the world would be 'more exciting.' If the NBA heeds the advice of those on hand Sunday, it seems there is a formula most could agree on — an East vs. West or USA vs. the World game, with fewer breaks and more of an emphasis on basketball. A positive for the league? At least one marquee player felt there was a little more energy whenever the players actually got to play. 'I think we're starting to see All-Star weekend competitive nature in the game starting to creep back in,' Phoenix Suns forward and 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant said. 'I think it was solid tonight. It was way better than it was before.' This article was originally published on
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
NBA All Star: Steph Curry becomes 2025 MVP, leads Shaq's OGs to win
Stephen Curry guided Shaquille O'Neal's OGs to a 41-25 victory over Charles Barkley's Global Stars in the first-ever NBA All-Star championship game at Chase Center on Sunday. Curry also became 2025's All Star MVP. The veteran-heavy squad secured the title in the league's revamped All-Star format. Curry, playing in front of his home crowd, scored 12 points—all from beyond the arc—including a halfcourt three in the final. Jayson Tatum led the OGs with 15 points, while Victor Wembanyama paced the Global Stars with 11. 'I really feel like the All-Star game just needed a fresh look,' Curry said. 'I think it worked out perfectly.' Each OGs player received $125,000 for winning, while Global Stars players earned $50,000 for reaching the final. The format, introduced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, featured three teams, including the Rising Stars Challenge winners. Each game was played to 40 points, with teams selected by TNT analysts O'Neal, Barkley, and Kenny Smith. The event was not without issues. The championship game featured an extended 20-minute break for a TNT tribute, which players later said disrupted the flow. 'The toughest part was stopping the game for the presentation,' Tatum said. 'It was kind of tough to get back into the game after that.' Despite interruptions, players embraced the more competitive approach compared to previous All-Star Games. 'I feel like it was a little bit more towards the competitive side tonight, which is a good feeling,' said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Global Stars. 'A step in the right direction.' The OGs played without LeBron James, who withdrew due to left foot and ankle discomfort. His late decision left no time for a replacement. The new format aimed to address criticisms of recent All-Star Games, which had drawn scrutiny for a lack of defensive effort. While the structure showed promise, the league may consider adjustments for future editions.
NBC News
17-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC News
The NBA All-Star Game is still searching for answers despite new format
SAN FRANCISCO — Shaq's OGs won the 74th annual NBA All-Star competition Sunday night, reaching the target score of 40 faster than Chuck's Global Stars. Did any of that make sense to you? As the NBA concluded its All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Sunday, which featured a brand-new game format consisting of four teams (three made up of the 24 all stars, one made up of rising stars) playing a mini-tournament of games to 40 points, the consensus conclusion among participants and observers is that the league is still searching for an answer to revive its midseason showcase. 'A little weird,' Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden said of the newest iteration. 'If I'm telling the truth, no,' Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards — who didn't play because of a groin injury — said when asked if he liked the tournament-style format. 'This ain't basketball,' Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said on the broadcast of the game, rating the new competition a zero on a scale of one to 10. Sunday's tournament was the latest attempt by the league to inject life into its middling All-Star Game, which has undergone several tweaks over the last few years. The NBA, which seems to be at its wit's end, has tried several gimmicks to make the game more competitive, from having player captains pick their own teams to eschewing a timed fourth quarter in favor of a target score. The mini-tournament on Sunday did have some moments of inspired basketball, but the basketball itself seemed to take a backseat to a variety show of sorts. There were several long breaks in action between the games, and sometimes even during the games. Those breaks included, but were not limited to, a concert by Bay Area legends, a shooting contest featuring a popular YouTuber, and a tribute to TNT in honor of its final all-star broadcast. The TNT tribute, which happened during the final game of the night, lasted longer than the final game itself. 'I would say it's not ideal to stop like that if you want guys to play, be physical and play harder,' Boston Celtics all-star Jaylen Brown said after. The NBA's constant tweaking of the game is more than understandable, as everyone from players to fans to media have acknowledged in recent years the game has lost most, if not all, of its competitive edge. The extended breaks on Sunday were a self-inflicted wound, however, as multiple players said after that it was difficult to stay loose for the actual basketball with all the stoppages — at one point, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving began running line drills by himself to warm up during the TNT tribute. The league was also dealt a blow by who decided not to play. In addition to Edwards, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was a late scratch. James did not arrive to the All-Star festivities until Sunday, and said in a pregame press conference he would not play because of ankle soreness. Meanwhile, even before the games started, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, also out due to injury, threw water on the new format, saying a game featuring American All-Stars against the world would be 'more exciting.' If the NBA heeds the advice of those on hand Sunday, it seems there is a formula most could agree on — an East vs. West or USA vs. the World game, with fewer breaks and more of an emphasis on basketball. One positive for the league? At least one marquee player felt there was a little more energy whenever the players actually got to play. 'I think we're starting to see All-Star weekend competitive nature in the game starting to creep back in,' Phoenix Suns forward and 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant said. 'I think it was solid tonight. It was way better than it was before.'
