The NBA is reaching its business end for this season. However, plans are already underway as to how to make the league more interesting next season. Now then, one of the main concerns of Adam Silver has been the engagement related to the All-Star game. In recent years, the interest regarding the mid-season face off has been steadily declining. Thus, in order to revive the same, Silver has proposed a Team USA vs. Team World format. And Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be quite happy with the same.
Ever since Silver hinted at the All-Star game following a USA vs. the World format, there has been rising criticisms. While some have expressed interest, others are still skeptical about the same. Thankfully, Antetokounmpo, one of the league’s top stars, is very much up for the challenge. In a recent X post, Antetokounmpo stated how he would love to see a World vs. USA clash in 2026.
“This should be next year All Star Game format!! Must see basketball,” wrote Antetokounmpo.
This should be next year All Star Game format!! Must see basketball💯🔥 https://t.co/OFtmk6JNxW
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 26, 2025
Surely, with the Bucks’ star endorsing the format, it has now attracted a lot of attention from the fans. However, they are curious about one particular thing- bench management.
Fans Express Their Concerns After Giannis Antetokounmpo Backs New All-Star Format
As soon as the post went viral, fans flocked to the comment section to share their opinions.
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One fan said, “How u handle bench players? The world bench get to make the all star team just because they aren’t American?”
How u handle bench players? The world bench get to make the all star team just because they aren’t American?
— Coach (@millthemachine) May 26, 2025
Another fan said, “You would be coming off the bench for sure for team World.”
You would be coming off the bench for sure for team World
— Venenosin 🇧🇷🇺🇸 (@O_Venenosin) May 26, 2025
A third fan opined, “Look how he keeping Embiid off the World Team.”
Look how he keeping Embiid off the World Team.
— Werek Wade Willer (@OleBeeM) May 26, 2025
This fan said, “It would be fun to watch, but too many USA guys would get snubbed of an all-star selection.”
It would be fun to watch, but too many USA guys would get snubbed of an all-star selection
— Woody (@woodyVSworld) May 26, 2025
A fan noted, “This is must see basketball.”
This is must see basketball pic.twitter.com/NXhRzesbCi
— 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗡 🕷️ (@LaRespectful_23) May 26, 2025
An user chimed in, “You in a warriors jersey is a must see basketball.”
You in a warriors jersey is a must see basketball
— 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯 (@shotbysteph30) May 26, 2025
Likewise, another fan speculated, “Then u in a Lakers jersey.”
Then u in a Lakers jersey 💯🔥
— LeBron__legacy 👑 🐐 (@LeBron__legacy) May 26, 2025
Lastly, an user was curious, “Would y’all play hard enough to make it a compelling game to watch?”
Would y'all play hard enough to make it a compelling game to watch?
— Mykell Mathieu (@MykellthePG) May 26, 2025
Surely, with things looking quite interesting, it remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.
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