There is nothing wrong with having the event but the issue is that instead of the hyper talented warriors and competitor mentality of the past, – today’s athletes believe they’re celebrity influencers who just have to show up and be themselves. This selfish mentality of me, me, me is a cultural thing prevelant in our society and not specific to NBA itself. B got paid, showed up to hang out at a political event and didn’t bother to sing.

The idea that you should work and perform for something bigger that yourself is foreign now. Why should they work or risk their personal financial situations for the benefit of their owners, sponsors and the future popularity of the league? – They’re getting hundreds of millions now because Magic & Larry got the league out of the red and Jordan took it global.

Obama was right in his interview with Haliburton when he told him that he sees them all run pick up games over the summer that are far more competative and fun to watch than All-Star game has become now.

They just showcased their product to the world in a brand new format and it stunk worse than last year.

All-Star game MVP was a presitigous award. Now, it doesnt have any credibility. Zero.

Those “helping the community” and “NBA cares” promotions insult human intelligence. The spectacular game of basketball is choking inside a corrupt hundreds of billions of dollars industry.

the second side of Abbey Road is awesome and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Big smile on my face

Same

Would’ve been so fantastic to be there.

Steph’s midcourt shot was cool.

Wemby seemed to care a bit.

SNL 50th is a mixed bag, mostly meh, some brilliance. That alien abduction thing was hysterical!