The decline in quality of the NBA All-Star Game since Kobe Bryant’s retirement in 2016 has been attributed to a lack of effort from the league’s top players, particularly the face of the league, LeBron James. Former NBA center Brendan Haywood believes that the lack of competitiveness displayed by current stars has led to a decrease in the overall standard of the All-Star Game, with fans and critics expressing disappointment in recent years. Despite changes to the format and a new broadcaster for the event, the hope remains that emerging players like Victor Wembanyama will bring renewed effort and excitement to future All-Star Games.
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