2025 NBA All-Star Weekend; A New Era in San Francisco and Oakland

2025-03-02

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, held in San Francisco and Oakland, introduced a new tournament-style format for the 74th NBA All-Star Game, marking the first time the Golden State Warriors hosted the event in 25 years. The festivities, which took place from Friday to Sunday, featured a series of events, including the Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the main All-Star Game.

The All-Star Game adopted a unique four-team, three-game tournament format, with teams drafted by TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith. The teams included Chuck’s Global Stars, Shaq’s OGs, Kenny’s Young Stars, and Candace’s Rising Stars, the latter being the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge. Each game was played to 40 points, with no game clock and no foul-outs, emphasizing a fast-paced, high-scoring style.

In the semifinals, Chuck’s Global Stars defeated Kenny’s Young Stars 41-32, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 12 points, while Shaq’s OGs overcame Candace’s Rising Stars 42-35, with Damian Lillard hitting the game-winning 3-pointer. In the final, Shaq’s OGs, led by Jayson Tatum (15 points) and Stephen Curry (12 points), secured the championship with a 41-25 victory over Chuck’s Global Stars. Curry, the hometown hero, capped off the weekend by earning All-Star Game MVP honors.

The tournament featured a $1.8 million prize pool, with $125,000 awarded to each player on the winning team, $50,000 for the runners-up, and $25,000 for the semifinalists. The weekend also included performances by artists like DJ Cassidy, Too $hort, Saweetie, and En Vogue, as well as fan experiences at NBA All-Star Alley and Moscone Center.

This year’s All-Star Weekend not only showcased the league’s brightest stars but also celebrated the Bay Area’s rich basketball history, with events held at Chase Center and the Warriors’ former home, Oakland Arena. The new tournament format was widely praised for its innovation and entertainment value, setting a new standard for future All-Star Games.

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