The NBA All-Star Game did not appear to sit well with Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as Team Giannis topped Team LeBron 189-173 on Sunday night.
Malone shot a brutally honest version of the game.
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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone smiles during the NBA All-Star practice presented by AT&T as part of NBA All Star Weekend 2023 on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
«It’s an honor to be here. It’s an honor to be a part of a great weekend with great players. But that’s the worst basketball game ever played,» Malone said, via Altitude TV.
He credited Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving for competing.
«Joel was imploring some of the guys to play harder, to try to defend themselves. But nobody got hurt, they put on a show for the fans, but that’s a hard game to take, I’m not going to do it.» lie,” he added.
Nikola Jokic, #15, and Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets are recognized for making the NBA All-Star Game during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena on February 15, 2023 in Denver. (Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown also called the game a «layup line,» according to the Los Angeles Times.
The exhibition game did not see much of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was the team captain. LeBron James played around a bit and threw a thunderous dunk, but he hurt his hand and was forced out of the game.
Boston Celtics number 0 Jayson Tatum shoots during the third quarter of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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Jayson Tatum won the All-Star Game MVP for his 55-point performance. Team Giannis shot 61.8% from the field and Team LeBron had 59.8%.