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Curry Gets MVP Crowned While Shaq's OGs Take NBA All-Star Cake!

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Throwing shade or throwing hoops? Steph Curry takes home the MVP as Team Shaq dominates the new format of the NBA All-Star Game!

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game introduced a brand new, flashy tournament format that left fans buzzing – for better or worse. Stephen Curry starred brightly in front of his home crowd, guiding Team Shaq, nicknamed Shaq's OGs, to a triumphant victory with a 41-25 win over Chuck's Global Stars. The reigning MVP executed dribble moves that made spectators forget everyone else on the court, scoring 12 points in the process and snagging the coveted MVP title. It’s safe to say Curry was more than just a three-point specialist this time around; he was a full-blown hooping hero!

However, not everyone was on board with the tournament twist. Draymond Green expressed his disdain with a sharp comment about viewers not wanting to see the Rising Stars team. Meanwhile, LeBron James missed the All-Star event due to ongoing issues with his left foot and ankle, which ended his impressive streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game starts. Conversations on social media lit up, ranging from discussions on Curry's clutch plays to lighthearted jabs at the tournament’s awkward execution. All things considered, this year's show was a mixed bag!

Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal drafted the teams, sparking a debate about the new format. Some fans were thrilled at the monumental shake-up, while others were left scratching their heads. As the three-game spectacle unfolded, we witnessed players like Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving join forces, delivering a show that frequently veered into chaotic territory. If the goal was entertainment, it certainly took a twist on the traditional experience, prompting both intrigue and criticism from all corners.

In the background, the beloved Kevin Hart popped up more than ever, adding to the spectacle's mixed reception. Although many felt his presence overshadowed the game, Hart's jokes and antics entertained in moments of lull. It’s just a stark reminder of how sports and entertainment continue to intertwine, sometimes causing a delightful mess! Overall, the inaugural tournament left fans wondering if this format is the future of the All-Star weekend or should be dumped in a dunk tank.

Fun fact: The 2025 NBA All-Star Game saw Curry reach his MVP status for the second time in his career! As he continues to dazzle on the court, he is adding accolades like they’re warm-up drills. Additionally, did you know LeBron James sits as the oldest All-Star ever to miss a game? At 39 years old, his absence was primarily due to recovering and not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon! This year’s memorable event not only entertained but also had fans rethinking their beloved basketball traditions!

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Steph Curry, Shaq's OGs win 2025 NBA All-Star Game (Olympics)

Curry scored 12 points and was crowned the All-Star Game MVP as the new, four-team tournament took centre stage in the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend's grand ...

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NBA All-Star Game: Team Shaq cruises to victory as new ... (Yahoo Sports)

In an All-Star tournament that was met with pushback for its format and its coverage, Team Shaq prevailed on Sunday when the basketball was all said and ...

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Hometown hero Stephen Curry named MVP of revamped NBA All ... (The Guardian)

An All-Star Game like none other – since it was three games, not one – still had plenty of flash and not a lot of fire on Sunday in San Francisco.

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2025 NBA All-Star Game Open Thread (Liberty Ballers)

Jaren Jackson Jr. Cade Cunningham Darius Garland Tyler Herro Evan Mobley Jalen Williams. &. Shaq's OGs: LeBron James Stephen Curry Kyrie Irving Jayson Tatum

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New NBA All-Star Game format draws mixed reviews from players ... (ESPN)

Three of the teams were drafted by TNT "Inside the NBA" analysts Charles Barkley (Chuck's Global Stars), Kenny Smith (Kenny's Young Stars) and Shaquille O'Neal ...

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Draymond Green blasts 'ridiculous' NBA All-Star format for inviting ... (Yahoo Sports)

Before the tournament started, Green called that Rising Stars team "some team that no one wants to see." Safe to say Draymond DOES NOT like the All-Star Game ...

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Stephen Curry takes home MVP Award as Shaq's OGs beat Chuck's ... (ABC7 Bay Area)

Stephen Curry took home the NBA All-Star MVP award after Shaq's OGs beat Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the NBA's first All-Star mini-tournament.

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Lakers' LeBron James sits out All-Star Game due to foot/ankle - ESPN (ESPN)

Lakers star LeBron James sat out his first NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night because of lingering discomfort in his left foot and ankle.

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Stephen Curry Named 2025 NBA All-Star Game MVP as Shaq's ... (Warriors.com)

Stephen Curry and Shaq's OGs won the first-ever NBA All-Star Game tournament, defeating Chuck's Global Stars 41-25. Curry was named MVP, combining for 20 ...

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LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year streak of starts ... (NBA.com)

LeBron James (foot, ankle) will not play in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, ending his streak of 20 straight starts at the event.

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NBA All-Star Game draws deluge of criticism for tournament format ... (Yahoo Sports)

From the format to the broadcast to way too much Kevin Hart, Sunday's NBA All-Star tournament was a resounding dud.

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5 All-Star Weekend Takeaways: New game format, dunk contest ... (NBA.com)

A new All-Star Game format debuted, a dunk contest piqued interest and Inside the NBA said farewell during 2025 NBA All-Star weekend.

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Jayson Tatum and Stephen Curry lead Team Shaq's NBA All-Star ... (The Straits Times)

The new format drew mixed reviews on a night in which Team Shaq prevailed as the winner of the three-game event in San Francisco.

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NBA All-Star Game: Steph Curry wins MVP after leading Shaq's OGs ... (CNN)

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance in front of his home crowd, leading Shaq's OGs to victory in the first NBA ...

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All-Star Game 2025: The NBA will keep trying new things ... until the ... (Yahoo Sports)

All-Star Weekend wouldn't be like this if the current players treated the game with the reverence it's due, or if the players showed the game itself was ...

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The NBA All-Star Game is still searching for answers despite new ... (NBC News)

As the NBA concluded its All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Sunday, the consensus conclusion among participants and observers is that the league is still ...

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5 Takeaways: Evolution continues with 2025 NBA All-Star Game's ... (NBA.com)

Stephen Curry wins All-Star Game MVP honors in his host city as the league rolls out a new approach to the game.

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NBA All-Star Sunday was slightly better than last year, but biggest ... (The New York Times)

Money is the lifeblood of the league and there are, nonetheless, costs to having so much of it flowing through the system.

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NBA All-Star Weekend is in desperate need of a revamp (Pounding The Rock)

A few events went well, but overall, this may have been the worst All-Star weekend yet.

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The NBA All-Star Game is entertainment. Let it be. (Andscape)

Instead of reaching to restore competitive edge, lean into powerful history of the game — starting with Globetrotters and Rens in 2026.

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NBA All-Star 2025: Winners and losers of the new format (Yahoo Sports)

The league managed to turn its All-Star Game into anything but a showcase of the best basketball players in the world.

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NBA All-Star 2025: New format draws mixed reviews -- what's next? (ABC7 Bay Area)

What did the league get right -- and wrong -- about the new-look All-Star Game? Reviews are in for the NBA's latest format change.

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Kevin Durant derides NBA All-Star criticism: 'It's more fun to ... (Yahoo Sports)

Durant went on a posting spree on X on Monday, responding to fans who complained about All-Star weekend.

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NBA All-Star 2025 is over. Should the league stick with its new format? (The Athletic)

Three of the teams were composed of eight All-Stars each, and the fourth team was the winning squad (plus a young player added) from the Rising Stars Challenge ...

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Starting 5, Feb. 17: Steph wins MVP in the Bay as Shaq's OGs claim ... (NBA.com)

Shaq's OGs win the All-Star Game's first 3-team, 4-game mini-tournament, while Steph Curry wins MVP in his home arena.

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NBA Rewind: Early reviews of All-Star format — 'This is so unfair to ... (The New York Times)

We had the three teams of eight All-Stars, as selected by the fans, players, media and coaches. A fourth team was the winning squad of the Rising Stars Game ...

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New NBA All-Star Game format draws mixed reviews from players ... (ESPN)

The new tournament format for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night drew mixed reviews, with several players taking issue with the breaks during and between ...

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NBA All-Star Game: Steph Curry wins MVP after leading Shaq's OGs ... (CNN International)

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance in front of his home crowd, leading Shaq's OGs to victory in the first NBA ...

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