All-Star Weekend Game Thread

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Maybe I just remember it differently because I was young, but in the 80’s it seemed like the guys really went at each other on the all star game.  Or maybe it was only in the 4th quarter?  Guys were less buddy buddy with players from other teams then though.

Why would they go at each other in this day & age? There's absolutely nothing at stake. The NBA needs to figure out how to make the All-Star game a meaningful event (if there's even an interest in doing so). Otherwise it's just fanfare and the players will continue to lean into that.

Well I actually agree, no reason to go hard for an exhibition. 

Unless they made it worth something.  Like keep the east and west on opposite teams and the winning conf gets to start the first finals game with a 5 point lead or something like that.

[ChillyWilly]

Maybe I just remember it differently because I was young, but in the 80’s it seemed like the guys really went at each other on the all star game.  Or maybe it was only in the 4th quarter?  Guys were less buddy buddy with players from other teams then though.

Why would they go at each other in this day & age? There's absolutely nothing at stake. The NBA needs to figure out how to make the All-Star game a meaningful event (if there's even an interest in doing so). Otherwise it's just fanfare and the players will continue to lean into that.

What was at stake in the 80s? Pride

Maybe there is too much money on the line these days and these guys see themselves as businesses.

[Moranis]

Also, how long do they keep the East/West thing going if they aren't actually going to play an East vs. West game?  Just vote for the 4 best guards and 6 best front court players with the top 2 earning the captains spots.  Then the coaches still pick the benches, but they just use the whole NBA instead of just conference.  I'm fine with the top teams in each conference having their coach as I don't think that makes much difference.

[Moranis]

Maybe I just remember it differently because I was young, but in the 80’s it seemed like the guys really went at each other on the all star game.  Or maybe it was only in the 4th quarter?  Guys were less buddy buddy with players from other teams then though.

Why would they go at each other in this day & age? There's absolutely nothing at stake. The NBA needs to figure out how to make the All-Star game a meaningful event (if there's even an interest in doing so). Otherwise it's just fanfare and the players will continue to lean into that.

What was at stake in the 80s? Pride

Maybe there is too much money on the line these days and these guys see themselves as businesses.

They still want to win.  You will see them hunker down at times in the 4th quarter. 

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Maybe I just remember it differently because I was young, but in the 80’s it seemed like the guys really went at each other on the all star game.  Or maybe it was only in the 4th quarter?  Guys were less buddy buddy with players from other teams then though.

Why would they go at each other in this day & age? There's absolutely nothing at stake. The NBA needs to figure out how to make the All-Star game a meaningful event (if there's even an interest in doing so). Otherwise it's just fanfare and the players will continue to lean into that.

What was at stake in the 80s? Pride

Maybe there is too much money on the line these days and these guys see themselves as businesses.

Yeah with everybody being a brand now, it will never be a real game.

[RJ87]

Maybe I just remember it differently because I was young, but in the 80’s it seemed like the guys really went at each other on the all star game.  Or maybe it was only in the 4th quarter?  Guys were less buddy buddy with players from other teams then though.

Why would they go at each other in this day & age? There's absolutely nothing at stake. The NBA needs to figure out how to make the All-Star game a meaningful event (if there's even an interest in doing so). Otherwise it's just fanfare and the players will continue to lean into that.

What was at stake in the 80s? Pride

Maybe there is too much money on the line these days and these guys see themselves as businesses.

Of course they see themselves as businesses, why should they not? Franchises generate billions of dollars off of players, and those players are keying into the fact that they can do that for themselves. Look at Greg Oden versus Dwight Howard. One of those players is a lot richer than the other and that's on account of staying on the court.

Pride isn't winning a meaningless exhibition game. Pride is setting up my family for generational wealth well beyond my existence.

[ChillyWilly]

Maybe I just remember it differently because I was young, but in the 80’s it seemed like the guys really went at each other on the all star game.  Or maybe it was only in the 4th quarter?  Guys were less buddy buddy with players from other teams then though.

Why would they go at each other in this day & age? There's absolutely nothing at stake. The NBA needs to figure out how to make the All-Star game a meaningful event (if there's even an interest in doing so). Otherwise it's just fanfare and the players will continue to lean into that.

What was at stake in the 80s? Pride

Maybe there is too much money on the line these days and these guys see themselves as businesses.

Of course they see themselves as businesses, why should they not? Franchises generate billions of dollars off of players, and those players are keying into the fact that they can do that for themselves. Look at Greg Oden versus Dwight Howard. One of those players is a lot richer than the other and that's on account of staying on the court.

Pride isn't winning a meaningless exhibition game. Pride is setting up my family for generational wealth well beyond my existence.

All the guys on the court have had generational wealth in their first contract.

[Phantom255x]

Lol Tatum is beasting 

Also Lillard with a casual half court shot

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Lol Tatum is beasting 

Also Lillard with a casual half court shot

Lillard…wow.  He shots it just like a normal casual 3.

[Phantom255x]

Lol Tatum is beasting 

Also Lillard with a casual half court shot

Lillard…wow.  He shots it just like a normal casual 3.

He’s so good. Wish the Blazers overall were just a better team. Lillard on a team like the Knicks would be cool

[Phantom255x]

Though I hate to be that guy when I say… why is Tatum playing so much? Manage his minutes Mazz! 

[celticsclay]

This game is the worst one I can remember

[Roy H.]

JT showing out.

[Phantom255x]

WOW. Tatum vs Brown on each end and they both nail a 3 against each other!   

[PAOBoston]

Mazzulla needs to take JT and JB out. Call a timeout. JT leading all players with 27 mins. And before someone says anything, I’m being serious lol.