Victor Wembanyama lit up the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles with an energetic opening tip, saying the energy he brought helped set a competitive tone. He praised the new format, saying it made the showcase feel more fun and that he would support it in the future.
The 75th All-Star Game used a round‑robin format with two U.S. teams and a World team, each playing three 12‑minute games. The U.S. Stars beat the U.S. Stripes 47‑21 in the title game, with Anthony Edwards earning MVP honors.