

By now, every paying customer knows full well not to expect a semblance of a game. Not that it's advertised as anything other than a farce.

Players gave up the desire to compete in these games long ago, preferring instead to jog up and down the court rather than entertaining the preposterous thought of getting in a defensive stance. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum earned MVP honors after posting an All-Star Game record with 55 points.įar from breaking news here, the All-Star Game has been essentially a waste of time for several years. Team Giannis beat Team LeBron 184-175, marking the first time the NBA's all-time leading scorer lost in six games as an All-Star captain. Anything less is a fraud, not worthy of any merit. A few half-court heaves that go in and an array of uncontested 3-point shots and dunks get old after the first 50 of them - in the first quarter.Īt their essence, sports are a measure of competition between teams or individuals. There's no other way to say it: The actual culminating All-Star Game bordered between a colossal bore and an absolute joke. Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, along with all those associated with pulling off the activities, deserve credit for a job well done. SALT LAKE CITY - One predictable issue was the only blemish in otherwise spectacular NBA All-Star weekend in Utah's capital city.Īll the events staged around town were a smashing success for the participants and fans, highlighted by the riveting 3-point shooting and dunk contests.
