"I hate it, I absolutely hate it," Durant said Tuesday, expressing his strong disapproval of the new format. He continued, "Terrible -- All-Star Game format changing, all the formats -- terrible in my opinion. We should just go back to East-West. Just play a game." This reflects his belief that the traditional format was more enjoyable and competitive.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has aimed for a more competitive All-Star event for years, citing last season's record-breaking total score of 397 points as indicative of a need for change. The new format seeks to reinvigorate the player effort during the game, though some stars remain critical of these adjustments.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offered a different perspective, noting that the real measure of the game's success lies in player effort. He stated, "At the end of the day, it's going to come down to whether the players want to go at it, and I would love to see that for sure." His optimism showcases a potential for improvement in player engagement during the All-Star festivities.
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