Classic gameplay returnsSince 2018, the NBA All-Star format has changed to a random team selection, disregarding the East-West division. The playing roster is finalized based on fan votes, media outlets, and NBA players’ selections. The gameplay consists of three regular quarters (12 minutes each) and an untimed fourth quarter.

 

The battle of the superstarsThis year, the team captains for the NBA All-Star game are Giannis Antetokounmpo (East) and LeBron James (West). This is the 20th consecutive appearance for “King James” in the NBA All-Star game. At the age of 39, LeBron becomes the player with the most appearances in the history of the league, surpassing the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

 

Curry – Ionescu and the “3-point showdown”Stephen Curry is renowned as the greatest 3-point shooter in NBA history, with 3,624 successful shots from beyond the arc. Sabrina Ionescu has also established herself with 128 three-pointers in the WNBA (the women’s NBA) during the 2023 season.

Both of them will meet in this year’s 3-point contest. This is a unique matchup that originated from Ionescu’s social media “challenge” to her senior counterpart. At that time, she set a record by scoring 37 out of 40 points at the 3-point line.

 

The stage for performersAs in previous years, the NBA All-Star event provides an opportunity for artists and athletes from other sports to showcase their passion for basketball when they participate in the game for the “celebrities.” All-Star 2024 is no exception, and this time it continues to feature the presence of many prominent names.