The NBA just can’t settle on an All-Star format. The Elam Ending came and went. The East vs. West format has been changed twice with a player draft held in between. This season, the NBA attempted a new approach by organizing the festivities into a tournament format.

Three teams of eight All-Stars competed against one another, along with a team of Rising Stars. However, this update did not resonate well with fans, leading Adam Silver to acknowledge the shortcomings: “It was a miss.”

Silver remarked, “We’re not there in terms of creating an All-Star experience we can be proud of and our players can be proud of.”

A significant point of dissatisfaction among viewers was the prolonged breaks between games, hindering the flow of action, as highlighted by Silver. The upcoming NBC deal for All-Star Weekend is expected to influence future formats. Silver mentioned interest in a Team USA vs. Team World format but acknowledged the logistical challenges it presents.

While every February starts with hope for the All-Star Game, it often concludes with renewed disappointment. If a lasting solution isn’t found soon, All-Star Weekend might become increasingly irrelevant.