The changes the NBA announced to its All-Star Game format Tuesday, which will have two captains pick teams instead of pitting the Eastern and Western Conferences against each other, should help create more competitiveness -- and perhaps even defense -- in what's become a high-profile practice run. But the NBA airballed an opportunity to also ensure the best 24 players will be on the court at this season's All-Star Game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. read more http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20905806/analysis-nba-all-star-changes-kevin-pelton
