The NBA All-Star Game has always been a polarizing subject for fans. Many fans aren't happy with how players are seemingly disinterested in participating in the game, often just jogging around instead of playing competitively. Because of that, the NBA is looking to change the format for the All-Star game again. Shams Charania's latest report for ESPN reveals how they plan on spicing up the game.

In the report, Charania talks about a proposed format for the 2025 NBA All-Star game. The four-team tournament, which will be similar to a pickup basketball, will feature two semifinal games where the first to 25 points advances. The finals will be a similar format, this time the goal being 40 points.

As with most new things, the reaction to this proposed format has drawn mixed reactions. Some are enthusiastic, like Kevin O'Connor, who thinks this format is better than the previous format.

Others are lamenting the fact that the 1-on-1 tournament idea seems to be far from the NBA's mind. That format has been one of the most popular suggestions to make the All-Star game better.

In the end, fans are just hoping that the All-Star game is played competitively again instead of the lackadaisical game played today.

The addition of young players might also help make the game competitive. Charania's report notes that the winner of the Rising Stars game will be able to join the four-team tournament.

In Charania's extended report, he notes that the All-Stars will be divide to three teams of eight each. As mentioned about, the winner of the Rising Stars game will be the fourth team. Multiple players had their input in this new format, including Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry.

The 2025 All-Star Weekend will be held in the Bay Area, with the Warriors hosting the event. The All-Star Game will be held on February 16, capping off the three-day event with this proposed new format.