"Exclamation-point plays, playing in a solid manner and sharing the ball with energy,"
"If you share that energy, people feel like they have a responsibility to share it back to you."
"That was the Olympics. It's just that simple."
"I just feel like fans and media need something to complain about, and the All-Star Game don't make them feel like they felt when they were kid"
Victor Wembanyama intends to set a competitive tone in the revamped NBA All-Star Game by making exclamation-point plays, playing solidly and sharing the ball with energy. Wembanyama believes that visible energy encourages teammates to reciprocate and foster competitiveness. The NBA shifted to an Americans-versus-rest format for the All-Star Game. Past All-Star Games drew criticism for low intensity, including a 211-186 East win in 2024 that prompted pleas for seriousness from Larry Bird and Julius "Dr. J" Irving. Some American players expressed skepticism about replicating Olympic-level intensity, noting the Olympics' unique competitive context.
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