2021 NBA All-Star Game

The 2021 NBA All-Star Game took place on March 7 in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring top basketball players from the league competing in a showcase event. Unlike traditional games, it emphasized entertainment, skills contests, and fan engagement. The game used a unique format where team captains—LeBron James and Kevin Durant—drafted players rather than East vs. West. The Western Conference team, led by James, won 170-150. The event celebrated basketball talent, included the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest, and raised funds for COVID-19 relief efforts, making it both a competitive and festive display of NBA excellence.