A lot of planning goes into an NBA All-Star game. It does not mean that a lot of thought goes into it.
When San Francisco’s brand fog acts as a closing curtain at the festivities on Sunday evening, the All-Star game will remember for three things.
The sad part is: Two of the three did not even take place.
Let’s investigate what could have been:
Clark hit midnight
Without a doubt, the highlight of All-Star Weekend would have been the national icon Caitlin Clark vs. Hometown Hero Stephen Curry in a Made-for-TV-Shootout that could have taken 3-point shine to heights that have never seen before.
Unfortunately, Clark wants to host the event next summer in Indianapolis. Maybe she invites Curry.
But losing the star attraction does not interrupt the main event. For crying high, Super Bowl had a national anthem even after Taylor Swift chose to sit out.
Without a doubt, the NBA tried to come up with something. You don’t get many (any?) Opportunities like this: a curry-hosted game in the NBA home town of Kyy Thompson, with two other A-lists launch options in Bay Area Native Sabrina I) and Damian Lillard.
The possibilities were endless. Creativity was not. Heck, they did the Dunk event Everything about Vince Carter when Bay Area is home for an even bigger dunk trendsetter, Jr. Rider.
What could they have done? They could have asked me …
Curry and Ionescu, who shoot fast fire 3 points from designated places far beyond the arch with a time limit, against Lebron James and Angel Reese from Marks Uptown rather than the center. The old good vs. Evil Duel of Historic 49er’s fame.
Ah, but there is more. Curry and Ionescu collaborate with Brock Purdy and the face of the new Golden State Valkyries, Kate Martin. James and Reese get Aaron Rodgers and Tonya Harding. Sidekickorna are on the baseline, armed with miniature rubber Kyrie basketballs and takes unlimited goal against the shooters in a Dodgeball style.
It could have blown the roof from the site.
Or you can have Winston Garland’s son at the center. Take your choice.
Sometimes fizzles tnt
May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Shaquille O’Neal looks at the game between Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Four in the Western Conference Finals for the NBA finals 2024 at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Pictures Such is the nature of sports that the managers are accused of outlandic things. Like paying off Super Bowl Refs. And e -post transmitter Jayson Tatum -Marketing script.
Here’s another …
Is there any doubt whether all-Star Game Roster election was not rigged?
Shaq gets all old timers. Charles a foreign contingent. And Kenny a bunch of up-and-comers. It could not have been script more bachelor.
Sedan-Wink, Wink-Shaq’s collection of old format MVPs draws NBA’s Farm Club (alias The Rising Stars winner) in an attempt to light Sneakers of LeBron, Curry, Kevin Durant and a bunch of 30- Somethings without interest when working up a sweat while on vacation.
At the same time, led by Luka Doncic and more interested in filling in the first name, Charles’ Across-The-Damm, SE-Food eater is matched with a bunch of USA 2028 Olympic Wannabes.
All in interest in blocking the energy level in a fan-friendly effort to prove that defense wins all-Star championships.
Coincidence? We know for sure if Tim Donaghy throws the opening tip.
To get mullie, timmy … but not iggy with it
March 7, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors forwards Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after a game against Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 137-128. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Pictures Ok, so you have a desperately strived all-star game. Or worse, all-star games. You know this goes in.
Wouldn’t it be wise to have a security network?
Warriors have announced that they are planning to retire Andre Iguodala’s number next week. Good guy. Well deserved. Without a doubt, the whole league will take a moment and applaud.
So why not do it when everyone can witness it-amenable after the All-Star game?
Remember that Iguodala was not just Golden State Star Artist. He also had successful Stints with 76ers, Nuggets and Heat, a four-o’clock champion, one-time all-Star and finals MVP and the multi-year defensive player for the year candidate who several times got sixth man voting for his selfless.
It’s hard not to like the guy, both on and outside the court.
So after the winning target number is lowered due to time constraints, you have an exhausted Nikola Jokik, with pizza sauce on its sweater, which lacks the potential game-winning shot, which leads to a shawl Williams (not sure which) even a thunk -As the semi -filled arena joins the half -silent national audience in collective Boos.
Back to you, Ernie.
Instead, you can have iguodala to come out, bring the crowd on your feet and meet a fantastic weekend – one that Warriors has an expertly rejected with Franchiselgender Curry, Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond, Tim Hardaway and Baron Davis – with a durable uplifting impression.
An adjoisy, if you like.
Even Tonya Harding would skate by a winner. Imagine it.
