Phoenix Sunssuperstar Kevin Durant took to X to address the wave of criticism over the quality of the NBA All-Star game.
“I think it’s more fun to complain about the nba than to actually watch it. Crazy, cancel all star weekend and let’s just give everybody a break since we’re so miserable around this time,” Durant tweeted less than 24 hours after the completion of the2025 All-Star game.
“My point is, fans complain about EVERYTHING. Like nothing is good enough for the fans right now. Only thing they enjoy is playoffs, trade deadline, free agency and when players beef with each other lol,” Durant also wrote.
Several aspects of the 2025 All-Star game weren’t received well by fans who, naturally, expressed their disappointment on social media.
The change in the format from the traditional East VS West clash to a four-team tournament drew many negative comments also by players. “”I didn’t like the breaks,” saidAtlanta Hawksguard Trae Young. “The games were so short. Obviously, we can score. So, they’re trying to, I feel like, trying to extend the game, extend the TV time with the breaks and things like
“I would say it’s not ideal to stop like that if you want guys to be physical,” mentionedBoston Celticsswingman Jaylen Brown. “I think guys were still out there having fun. All the OGs, team old knees and old backs, we came out on top, so I don’t think anyone else should have had any excuses. It’s definitely not ideal.”
TNT’s Kenny Smith said that, “I think they’re gonna change the format back.” even before the game was over.
Milwaukee Buckssuperstar Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed that a switch to a “USA players VS International Players format, could make the game more exciting.
“I would love that,” Antetokounmpo said. The Greek Freak had to sit out the 2025 All-Star Game due to a calf strain. “I think that would be the most interesting and most exciting format.”