Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Kennyís Young Stars guard Jalen Brunson (11) of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Chuckís Global Stars during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The revised All-Star format drew some criticism around NBA circles, but the Knicks’ two participants mostly liked the experience — while offering the potential for a minor tweak in future years. Jalen Brunson’s suggestion was to make the games in the four-team setup end when one team reaches a higher point total than the current 40.

New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were the first Knicks duo to start the NBA All-Star game since Walt “Clyde” Frasier and Earl “The Pearl” Monroe in 1975. This historic cause for celebration among Knicks fans,