Followers of the New York Knicks realized from their errors final 12 months and made their half by voting for Jalen Brunson to be a starter of the celebrities. Him and Karl-Anthony Cities are the primary two Knicks Gamers to make newbies in 50 years. Sure, it was so lengthy.
It is a disgrace that Brunson (Group Kenny) and Cities (Group Chuck) are in two distinct groups for the brand new Stars’ mini-backing. The NBA has determined to do away with the east format in opposition to west and exchange it with one thing utterly totally different.
Kenny, Chuck and Shaq have “drafted” stars to compensate for 3 of the 4 groups within the event. The fourth group is made up of younger gamers who gained the Rising Stars event on Friday. They’re within the Candace group (as in Candace Parker).
Kat and the Chuck group defeated Brunson and the Kenny group in match 1, which implies that the chief’s weekend is over. He confirmed a significant defect with the brand new format. Gamers like Brunson (who needed to work onerous to be named All-Star, specifically a starter) didn’t spend a lot time on the bottom.
I’m actually actually heated about this occasion. I spent extra bodily time to vote than Jalen Brunson spent on the bottom!
– NBA Jay Knicky (@jayknicky) February 17, 2025
Mockingly, Brunson mentioned he was a fan of the brand new format, however the goal rating in a recreation must be 50, not 40.
“I feel it is fascinating. It is totally different. The video games are a bit brief. I imply, I just like the format. It is one thing new, one thing distinctive. Perhaps make a rating at 50. “
Jalen Brunson on the brand new All-Star recreation format.
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– Clutch factors (@CluckPoints) February 17, 2025
Brunson’s all-star tweak is just not sufficient to make it fascinating once more
Enjoying 50 would give the gamers of further time on the bottom, so it isn’t prefer it was a nasty thought. Nevertheless, the reality is that the league should utterly remove the brand new format. He have to be one and do and keep in San Francisco.
The NBA stole the Tremendous Bowl week with one of the chaotic industrial instances of all time, however the stars weekend was primarily a flop. The NHL confrontation in 2025 4 nations on Saturday night was extra entertaining than the three -point competitions of the NBA and the Slam Dunk. Mac McClung was wanted by leaping over a automotive (actually) in order that the All-Star on Saturday night are price watching.
The star match is in competitors with SNL 50 Sunday. There are followers passionate in regards to the NBA who select not to take a look at the ASG, even when one of the best gamers within the League of the League ought to draw the eye of occasional followers.
Adam Silver and the NBA should do higher. Brunson’s suggestion to enhance the mini-tournament wouldn’t be sufficient, however hey, the equipment for him for attempting.
I hope he and Kat shall be in Los Angeles subsequent 12 months for the 2026 All-Star weekend. Perhaps Knicks followers can really present the star duo enjoying in the identical group.
