So, there are lots of ideas circulating at the moment, seeing as there is still an All-Star problem to fix. And one idea that was thrown around Sunday night? Bringing the game to Boston—at the very least, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown thinks it could be a good idea.

Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson or also known as H.E.R. sits courtside during Game 1 of the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

A slew of celebrities did little to liven up the quiet atmosphere as Sunday night’s All-Star Game festivities got underway.

The NBA All-Star game comes to the Chase Center for the first time, and just like the fans, some businesses are looking forward to the rare chance to bask in the spotlight.

After a 19-minute break in the middle of the All-Star tournament’s championship game, players struggled to muster up the energy to finish the game.

Shaquille O’Neal’s team of veteran stars prevailed, and Stephen Curry was named the MVP at Chase Center. But much of the actual basketball was lost amid the variety show.

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Break a record today. I am tired of bashing All-Star games. We have belabored the weird place these games,