Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game left fans largely disappointed after the new format turned out to be a huge bust, with everyone from Stephen A. Smith to the casual basketball viewer ripping the uninspiring four-team tournament.
To make matters worse, one of the league’s biggest superstars in LeBron James decided to sit out of the game last-minute due to ankle and foot discomfort, announcing his intention to skip the All-Star festivities just hours before tipoff.
