The NBA is desperately trying to fix the All-Star Game.
After weeks of fan backlash and complaining, they’re trying to shake things up with a new format.
However, not even the players seem to know exactly what’s going on.
At least, that’s the case with Jaylen Brown.
When asked his thoughts on the new format, the Boston Celtics star admitted that he hadn’t truly gotten a grasp of the situation.
“I have no idea what’s going on,” he said.
Jaylen Brown on the new All-Star game format:
“I have no idea what’s going on.”
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The new format will feature four teams.
They will have to win two games to win the All-Star Game mini tournament.
The league will reportedly meet with the players to address the importance of playing competitive games.
Truth be told, that’s the only thing that matters.
The NBA shouldn’t have to tweak the format or offer the players more money and incentives just for them to care about the game.
The fans don’t seem to be interested in watching a 48-minute layup line and three-point shooting contest, and watching the players just go through the motions and carelessly jog the court isn’t a good product.
At the end of the day, it’s on the players to show up and show out and put in a good effort for the fans to watch.
They’ve already made the Slam Dunk contest go from one of the highlights of the season to an afterthought.
With so much competition on social media and television, they have to give the fans a reason to tune in, and it falls entirely on the players’ shoulders.
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