The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend aimed to breathe new life into the classic mid-season show, offering fresh formats and unforgettable moments. With events like the NBA Dunk Contest and individual brilliance on display, the weekend earned praise for its excitement—but some changes to the All-Star Game format left fans and players divided. 

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend is the highlight of the basketball season for fans, players, and everyone in between. But if you anticipated the games to follow the same pattern as in the past – you'd better think again.