On this episode, Mike and Jason delve into the recent NBA All-Star Game, discussing its shortcomings and the overall format. They express their disappointment with the lack of competitive spirit and the excessive downtime filled with entertainment that detracted from the basketball experience. The conversation evolves into a critique of the All-Star Game's structure, exploring potential solutions to enhance player engagement and viewer satisfaction. Next they hit on the skills challenge, the three-point contest, and the dunk contest. They express their frustrations with the lack of participation from NBA stars in the dunk contest and the overall entertainment value of the All-Star events. The conversation highlights the need for a return to the traditional East vs. West format and the desire for more competitive and engaging events like knockout, buzzer beater, 1 on 1 during the All-Star weekend.

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