NBA All-Star Game played out in Oakland, California last weekend (amid the 2025 TV schedule), where a new tournament-style format was utilized for the big game on Sunday. Viewers seemed to be relatively mixed about the massive changes to the annual basketball showcase.

NBA fans couldn't believe just how short comedian Kevin Hart looked when standing next to 7' 1" Shaquille O'Neal during the All-Star Game on Sunday night. Kevin Durant was one of the people who couldn't stop laughing at how ridiculous the height difference was while Hart and O'Neal stood on the court next to each other.

TNT paused during the All-Star championship to honor “Inside the NBA” panelists Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson.

The NBA All-Star Game was heavily criticized for the new format and featuring comedian Kevin Hart far more than necessary.

The NBA threw several new wrinkles into this year's All-Star weekend, including a four-team tournament model and the " Mr. Beast Challenge " that saw a fan win $100,000. One addition that folks didn't see coming? The inclusion of actor and comedian Kevin Hart as an announcer.

Stephen Curry led Shaquille O’Neal’s OGs to victory in the new All-Star Game format, defeating Charles Barkley’s Global Stars 41-25. Kevin Hart received extensive airtime during