Bleacher Report's Howard Beck has been covering the NBA full-time for the past couple decades, and he detects an unmistakable change in the way the league's superstars are increasingly dictating where they play. He discusses this phenomenon with regard to Anthony Davis' recent trade demand, Milwaukee's ongoing efforts to retain franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo for the long term and how the trend impacted this season's awfully busy and entertaining trade deadline. Plus, the All-Star weekend is nearly upon us, providing an opportunity to touch on those festivities in Charlotte. *You can also find Howard hosting The Full 48 or appearing on NBA TV and NBA Radio as a wise and charismatic contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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