Following another lackluster All-Star game in 2024, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is collaborating with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry to implement a new format for this year’s All-Star game in San Francisco.
“We’re looking at different formats for this year’s All-Star Game,” Silver said on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “We’ve had direct conversations with Steph Curry — it’s a home game for him… I know he’s very prideful and wants to make sure that the players put their best foot forward, so we’re looking at other formats.”
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Silver did not specify the details of the plans but mentioned that chief executives are exploring new ways to enhance player engagement with the All-Star game. He stated, “(We want to) do something that will excite the fans and also excite the players, so it’s something they’re enthusiastic about participating in.”
The All-Star game has a history of minimal defensive efforts, but last year broke the record for the number of points scored, leading to the need to implement a change.
Following the excitement generated by Curry and WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu’s three-point shootout during the last All-Star game, Silver is closely consulting with Curry on the best strategies to attract more attention to the event.
This could potentially include a rematch between the two three-point shooting stars.
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“I think showcasing those kinds of activities where you see men and women both competing in basketball at All-Star events should increasingly become a big part of it,” Silver continued. “And incidentally when you look at the interest in terms of viewership last year, one of the highlights was that Sabrina-Steph shootout, so we do want to do more of that.”
The game is scheduled for Feb. 16 at Chase Center and will mark the first All-Star game held in San Francisco, as well as the first hosted by the Golden State Warriors since 2000.