"Either the Minnesota Timberwolves guard was motivated or he played a clever game of bait-and-switch, knowing he would compete and show how much he cares about competition and fan approval. But by the time Edwards and the young Team Stars capped off the festivities, routing Team Stripes' veterans in Sunday's championship game, the weekend was already one of the more impactful in recent league history."
"Is the All-Star Game back? Sunday proved it's up to the stars All you had to see was Victor Wembanyama stomping off the floor following the first game. After Team Stars' Scottie Barnes was left open for a winning 3-pointer in overtime, the San Antonio Spurs 7-foot-4 phenom was headed in the opposite direction, talking to himself because someone missed an assignment."
Anthony Edwards won his first NBA All-Star MVP after competing intensely in the new U.S. vs. World format. Edwards had previously said the format would not restore competitive fire, yet he played with clear motivation and cared about fan approval. Team Stars, composed of younger players, routed Team Stripes' veterans in the championship game. Victor Wembanyama displayed visible disappointment after a late-game defensive lapse and motivated peers by his demanding presence. Damian Lillard retained his 3-point contest reputation. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made weekend comments that could influence the future of the draft.
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