Kevin Durant's reaction encapsulates the sentiment around the new NBA All-Star Game format: "I hate it. Absolutely hate it. Terrible.... We should just go back to East-West." His disdain reflects broader player discontent.
The recent shift away from the Elam Ending and the reversion to East-West teams has estranged fans and players alike, demonstrating the league's struggle to balance enjoyment with competition.
Critics argue this new convoluted format only doubles down on a lack of competitive spirit, with three games of haphazard play rather than improving the existing All-Star experience.
The nostalgic fun of team drafting, which will be conducted by Shaq, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, is seen as the sole redeeming feature of this revamped All-Star structure.
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