Overview

• Stephen Curry was named All-Star MVP after leading Team Shaq's OGs to victory in the new four-team tournament format, earning widespread praise for his performance in San Francisco.
• The new All-Star format, featuring three shorter games with a winners-advance structure, received mixed reviews, with some players and fans criticizing the excessive non-basketball interruptions and lack of competitive intensity.
• Victor Wembanyama impressed in his All-Star debut with his energy and effort but called out the lack of seriousness from some players, emphasizing the need for more competitive play.
• LeBron James faced backlash for announcing his withdrawal due to injury just an hour before the game, with critics arguing it deprived another player of an opportunity to participate.
• Mac McClung won his third consecutive dunk contest, delivering a standout performance that energized the crowd and sparked renewed interest in future star participation in the event.