Did the USA v World format revive the NBA’s struggling All-Star Game?
Guardian Sport
by AR Shaw at Intuit Dome, InglewoodFebruary 16, 2026
Critics say what was once a showpiece for the league has turned into a glorified practice session. But there are signs an updated version may have worked
Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady flashed a look of disdain when recalling last year’s NBA All-Star Game.
“The All-Star Game that we witnessed last year was not an All-Star game,” McGrady told the Guardian. “I don’t know what that was.”
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/16/2026