What is NBA All-star Game 2024

That time of the year is here. At the halfway point of the season, the rumbles of the ll-Star game begin to evoke. The best stars of the league face off for one night of dramatic and intense action. There is no other place to be on that day than at the All-Star showcase.

It isn't just the game. The All-Star experience is a complete weekend. Lined with thrilling events over the course of three days. Let's look at this year's All-Star game - the 73rd edition.

When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2024 All-Star game will be held on February 18th, 2024. It will be preceded by a few other events. The iconic lineup is divided into the entire weekend.

Where is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

This year, the All-Star game will be held in Indianapolis at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home turf for the Indiana Pacers. It isn't the first time the city welcomes the NBA's most action-packed weekend.

The first time Indiana hosted the game was in 1985 at the Hoosier Dome. The Western Conference won over the East 140-129 in the 35th edition of the All-Star game. It was characterized by multiple all-time greats such as Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas.

What is the format for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?

There will be significant changes to the All-Star game this season. Rather, the NBA is going back to its roots, adapting the traditional format once again.

There won't be a draft battle between the two All-Star captains anymore. Also, the game will return to its typical four quarters of 12 minutes each without the 'target score' system to decide the winner. However, each quarter victory still counts. The winner of every quarter will secure a sizeable donation to a charitable organization of their choosing.

Since the old captain draft has been ruled out, the NBA returns to the very prominent East vs West battle.

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule

How much are NBA All-Star tickets 2024? 

Since it is a yearly event, the All-Star experience is expensive in comparison to a normal NBA game. The cheapest price is listed at $1278 while the most expensive tickets cost as high as $9550.

You can purchase tickets for single-day events or even a bundle that includes the entire weekend. There are also packages for additional events.

Who is the captain of the All-Star 2024?

The captains for the All-Star game are decided through fan votes. Two players with the highest number of votes are elected as captains. Fans account for 50% of the proportion while players and media split the 25%.

For the second consecutive year, the captain will be LeBron James for the West and Giannis Antetokounmpo for the East. The Greek Freak had the most fan votes at over 4.3 million, whereas James compiled over 3.9 million fan votes.

Here are the starting lineups for this season:

Since the announcement of the Starting line-up Joel Embiid underwent surgery to mend a torn meniscus in his left knee following an incident where Warriors player Jonathan Kuminga collided with him. He's slated to be sidelined for at least four weeks. In the meantime, Randle suffered a dislocated shoulder and is unlikely to return until late February.

This occurrence isn't unfamiliar in the NBA, with notable players often missing out on the All-Star event due to injuries. However, Embiid's absence, given his significant stature, marks a notable setback in recent years.

Despite his remarkable performance with the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid must now prioritize his recovery journey.

NBA All-Star reserves

The All-Star reserves will be determined by a vote from the head coaches around the league.

Even the New York Knicks Julius Randle is injured alongside Joel Embiid. So, Scottie Barnes from the Toronto Raptors was able to make his first All-Star appearance, and Trae Young his third in six seasons.

NBA All-Star Game history

There are some historic milestones to discuss. Namely, LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to earn 20 All-Star nods. The previous best was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 19.

As far as MVP honors go, Kobe Bryant, the person after whom the trophy is now named won the most All-Star game MVPs with four in his collection. Bob Petit is also tied for the record.

Here is a list of all the MVP award winners throughout the history of the All-Star game