“Just a hater,” Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins didn’t beat around the bush after Mike Malone’s assessment of the 2023 NBA All-Star game
Kendrick Perkins dismisses Mike Malone's critique of 2023 NBA All-Star game as hate.
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The 2023 NBA All-Star game took place on February 19 at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event was packed with excitement and featured some of the best players from the Eastern and Western Conferences. Fans from all over the world tuned in to watch the action-packed game, which saw the East defeat the West by a score of 184 -175.
One of the most talked-about moments of the game was the halftime show, which featured a thrilling performance by Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer, Burna Boy, alongside Nigerian artists Tems and Rema.
However, not everyone was impressed by the game. Denver Nuggets head coach, Mike Malone, made some critical comments about the All-Star event. His comments did not sit well with former NBA player, Kendrick Perkins, who took to Twitter to call Mike Malone a “hater.” Here is what they had to say:
“I think Mike Malone is just a hater because that was entertaining as hell.” – Kendrick Perkins said.
“That’s the worst basketball game ever played…I don’t know if you can fix it.” – Mike Malone quipped about the All-Star game.
Despite the criticism, the 2023 NBA All-Star game was a massive success, with fans and players alike enjoying the festivities. The event showcased some of the best talent the league has to offer and provided a platform for players to showcase their skills on a national stage.
With the success of this year’s event, fans are already looking forward to the 2024 NBA All-Star game, which is set to take place in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jayson Tatum’s Record 55-Point Performance Helps Team Giannis Secure Victory Against Team LeBron in NBA All-Star Game
Jayson Tatum put on a record-breaking performance in the NBA All-Star Game, scoring a staggering 55 points to lead Team Giannis to a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron. The Boston Celtics forward was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), breaking the previous record of 52 points set by Anthony Davis in 2017.
Unfortunately for the opposition captain, LeBron James, he missed the second half of the game after injuring the little finger on his right hand. James left the court on 13 points after hitting his finger against the rim while trying to block a shot. Despite his absence, his teammate Jaylen Brown led Team LeBron with 35 points and 14 rebounds.
For Tatum, the record-breaking performance was a huge achievement. “It means the world,” he said. “You think of all the legends and great players that have played this game.”
Although Tatum hopes to hold the record for as long as he can, he acknowledged that it is likely to be broken at some point. “In all honesty, records are made to be broken. I’ll hold it as long as I can, but I’m certain somebody will come along in a couple years and try to break it,” he said.
The game also featured a touching tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, with the target score for victory set at 182, 24 points higher than the leading team’s score at the end of the third quarter – a reference to Bryant’s shirt number. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers drained the decisive three-pointer to secure the victory.
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