For years, the NBA All-Star Game has struggled to recapture the magic it once had—too little defense, too much flash, and frankly, fans tuning out. But now, Commissioner Adam Silver is ready to shake things up. During a recent interview, Silver confirmed plans to revamp the format for next year. And not just any revamp, he’s teasing a Team USA vs. Team World concept that could inspire real stakes and fresh energy into the mid-season classic.

“Yes. So next year, as part of our new media deals, the All-Star Game returns to NBC, where it was when we were younger,” Silver said. “And it so happens that next season will be smack in the middle of the Winter Olympics. So in fact, the game will be on NBC and the very day we’re on, the lead-in will be Winter Olympic events. And then coming out of

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