NBA All-Star Game, USA and basketball stars
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The FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers are set to tip off in the coming weeks, with national teams competing in regional home-and-away windows for a place in the tournament. Organized by FIBA, the format emphasizes depth,
On Feb. 15, the NBA will debut a new All-Star Game format that features three teams in a mini "USA vs. the World" tournament. The rosters are stacked with stars: The USA teams include future Hall of Famers, and the world squad has some of the top international talents in the NBA.
The NBA's All-Star weekend is much more than just the All-Star Game itself.
The Slam Dunk Contest remains devoid of stars, while the All-Star Game format has been tweaked once again. This time, it's Team USA vs. Team USA vs. Team World. The All-Star selections have been separated into three teams and will compete in a round-robin tournament.