The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles was marred by a compressed five‑hour schedule forced by NBC’s partnership and the Winter Olympics, leaving fans and players feeling rushed and underwhelmed. Despite the lackluster atmosphere, Damian Lillard delivered a standout performance, scoring 29 points to win the 3‑point contest and becoming only the third player to claim the title three times.
Other highlights included a slam‑dunk contest featuring Keshad Johnson, Jase Richardson, Carter Bryant and Jaxson Hayes, but overall viewership remained low as many tuned into competing Olympic events.