Across the Big 4 North American sports, the All-Star Game is more about the laughs and the spectacle than it is about winning or losing. The NBA All-Star game definitely falls under that criteria. While the alley-oops and the circus threes are insanely impressive, the story usually becomes about the entertainment that comes when you put some of the most eccentric personalities in sport all under the same roof.
With that in mind, here are some of the most entertaining moments from a memorable 2018 edition of the NBA All-Star Game.
Kevin Hart starting the night off and roasting everybody during introductions
LeBron James laughing in James Hardenβs face after his team forced a turnover
Klay Thompson turning away from the other three Warriors during team All-Star photo
Klay Thompson also got caught flatfooted not seeming to know where to go after his introduction
Steph Curry crushing a bag of popcorn during the game
Players reacting to Fergieβs questionable national anthem
Jimmy Butler playing patty cake with a young fan
Giannis drops in on Westbrookβs interview to explain a flaw in his game
You know the game is good times when publically dramatic relationships end up joking around during the game
Well the weekend has been chalked full of fun and jokes, itβs back to business as teams make their final push towards playoff seeding