Kevin Durant Shrugs Off All-Star Game Criticism, Says It’s “Way Bigger” Than Just a Weekend

Kevin Durant Shrugs Off All-Star Game Criticism, Says It’s “Way Bigger” Than Just a Weekend

Every year since Adam Silver took over as the NBA commissioner in 2006, he has been trying to spice up the All-Star Game in the hope of resurrecting it to its erstwhile stature. And each year, he has failed. At this point, the fans seem to be more interested in knowing what new rabbit Silver pulls out of the hat than the actual All-Star Game itself. Truth be told, there is a visible lack of enthusiasm among star athletes who are chosen for the N…

Kevin Durant says All-Star criticism missing the point

Getty The All-Star effort debate isn’t landing with Kevin Durant. Speaking Saturday, the Rockets star pushed back on the idea that players used to compete harder in the game, a long-running talking point that seems to surface every February. Durant has some perspective here. Sunday will mark his 16th All-Star appearance, and he said he went back and watched the tape. A lot of it. “I’ve been watching All-Star Games and the intensity the older gen…

Kevin Durant takes a shot at All-Star Game critics

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images One of the most frequent criticisms of the modern NBA All-Star Game is that it does not compare to the previous generation’s games. Kevin Durant is not buying it. Durant admitted that he has been studying previous All-Star Games, particularly from the e…