The NBA All-Star Game has been criticized for a long time, and even if a new format is introduced this year, there are still many fans who don't pay for it.AntetokounmpoSuggested the All-Star Game format and thought it could be moved overseas to increase the topic.

Antetokounmpo

In order to increase the visibility, the NBA All-Star Game has been reduced to a high-scoring show in recent years, and this year the East-West confrontation was canceled, and the top 4 elimination system was adopted instead, and a 40-point target scoring system was adopted, but it was still considered that the game time was too short, the show was insufficient, and the rhythm was broken.

AntetokounmpoHe missed the All-Star Game this year due to injury, but in an interview before the game, he also put forward his thoughts on the All-Star Game system, saying that the stars can be divided into "Team USA vs. Team World", and the venue of the game can be moved to overseas cities, which does not have to be limited to the United States, and can be held alternately between American cities and overseas cities. He then retweeted his opinion on X, adding, "The 2027 Star Game should be held in Rio de Janeiro or a city in China." ”

Lillard

AntetokounmpoLillard, for his part, suggested a return to the East-West matchup, where the winner would gain home-court advantage in the Finals, giving the players more motivation, as well as creative ideas, suggesting that this year's rookie team could be changed to a missing team.