NBA revolutionizes the All-Star Game: mini-tournament instead of the old show!

NBA revolutionizes the All-Star Game: mini-tournament instead of the old show!

The NBA is breaking new ground: The All-Star Game is being revolutionized! Instead of the traditional format, there is now an exciting four-team mini-tournament that will take place during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. This exciting news was announced by the league and players' union on Tuesday. There will be three matches, starting with two semi-finals on February 16, 2025, before the grand final on the same evening. To win, teams must first reach 40 points, making this more exciting than ever. So reported oe24.at.

Each team will consist of eight players selected by TNT's commentators, and the 24 All-Stars will be distributed evenly across the three teams. A fourth team is made up of the best talent from the Rising Stars, whose captain, NBA icon Candace Parker, also plays an important role. The voting process remains unchanged: fans, NBA players and media representatives determine the All-Stars, with Jakob Pöltl from the Toronto Raptors being included. Interestingly, Kevin Durant has already expressed his dislike for the new format and advocated for a return to the traditional East-West system, like nj.com reported.

Another exciting element is the $1.8 million prize fund that will be divided among the teams. The players on the championship team will receive $125,000, while the runners-up will receive $50,000 and the third and fourth place players will receive $25,000 each. This monetary incentive could create more competitive spirit and excitement - and make the 2025 All-Star Game an unforgettable event.