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Saturday 01/25

&lt;p&gt;On Thursday night, the &lt;strong&gt;San Antonio Spurs&lt;/strong&gt; faced off against the&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana-pacers&quot;&gt;Indiana Pacers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in a game with a unique twist—it wasn’t held in the United States. Instead, the action took place in Paris, France, the hometown of rookie sensation and future &lt;strong&gt;NBA&lt;/strong&gt; star &lt;strong&gt;Victor Wembanyama&lt;/strong&gt;. The French phenom delivered a stellar performance, earning high praise from teammate and veteran &lt;strong&gt;Chris Paul&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a season full of standout performances from the rising All-Star, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul&quot;&gt;Paul&lt;/a&gt; was effusive in his postgame interview. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I told Vic after the game that this is one of the most complete games I’ve seen him play all season,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Paul said. &lt;em&gt;“With the expectations of being home, &lt;strong&gt;in front of all his family and friends&lt;/strong&gt;, in front of you guys—some guys get lost in the game and start doing too much. But I think he &lt;strong&gt;played a great game on both ends of the court&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s really nice to win the first of two games here.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Wembanyama’s dominance was on full display, shooting an &lt;strong&gt;impressive 13-for-21 from the field&lt;/strong&gt;, as the Pacers struggled to find an answer for him on either end of the floor. The Spurs’ superstar center finished the night with&lt;strong&gt; 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks&lt;/strong&gt;, marking yet another historic milestone in his rookie campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A global stage for the NBA and a showcase for Wembanyama&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NBA’s continued commitment to international games was once again on full display in Paris, &lt;strong&gt;offering a stage for its growing global audience&lt;/strong&gt; and providing a platform for young stars like&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama&quot;&gt; Wembanyama&lt;/a&gt; to shine.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;572&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250124_BUS_320272_Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-1024x572_416ecd97.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=572&quot; alt=&quot;Victor Wembanyama - Chris Paul&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-273844&quot; srcset=&quot;https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Victor-Wembanyama-Chris-Paul.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Paul #3 react to a call in action against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Frost Bank Center on November 13, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The night was especially meaningful for the 19-year-old, as he led the Spurs to a dominant win over a &lt;strong&gt;Pacers team that entered the contest on a hot streak&lt;/strong&gt;, having won eight of their last nine games. Wembanyama’s performance not only propelled San Antonio to victory but also further solidified &lt;strong&gt;his status as one of the league’s most promising talents&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With his stat line of &lt;strong&gt;30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks, Wembanyama joined an elite group in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; history&lt;/strong&gt;. Over the last &lt;strong&gt;50 seasons, only four players have recorded more games&lt;/strong&gt; with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks: &lt;strong&gt;Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (24), Hakeem Olajuwon (14), David Robinson, and Shaquille O’Neal (11 each)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Closing the third quarter in style&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Wembanyama’s brilliance was perhaps most evident during the final 2:25 of the third quarter. In that brief span, he tallied &lt;strong&gt;four points, three rebounds, three blocks, and two assists, showcasing his two-way dominance&lt;/strong&gt;. What began as a 16-point &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs&quot;&gt;Spurs&lt;/a&gt; lead at the start of the sequence ballooned to 25 by the end of the quarter, capped off by Wembanyama’s &lt;strong&gt;buzzer-beating touch with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Looking ahead&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This historic night in Paris not only highlighted Wembanyama’s immense potential but also&lt;strong&gt; underscored the NBA’s success in expanding its international footprint&lt;/strong&gt;. As the league continues to bring its brightest stars to global audiences, &lt;strong&gt;performances like Wembanyama’s will undoubtedly resonate far beyond the borders of France&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;On Thursday night, the starting lineups for the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 NBA All-Star Game&lt;/strong&gt; were revealed, and as expected, there were few surprises among the selections. Many familiar faces returned to the spotlight, including &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james&quot;&gt;LeBron James&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who was selected for the 21st time, &lt;strong&gt;extending his record&lt;/strong&gt; as the most-selected player in NBA All-Star history. But just how far ahead is LeBron from other legends like &lt;strong&gt;Michael Jordan&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Kobe Bryant&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to holding the record for the most All-Star Game appearances, James is also the all-time leading scorer in the event with 426 career points. He has led &lt;strong&gt;fan voting a record 10 times and has won the All-Star Game MVP three times—in 2006, 2008, and 2018&lt;/strong&gt;. While LeBron wasn’t selected as an All-Star during his &lt;strong&gt;rookie season&lt;/strong&gt;, he has been chosen every year since, cementing his legacy as a perennial face of the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;LeBron is poised to join an elite group of players who have appeared in the All-Star Game &lt;strong&gt;after turning 40&lt;/strong&gt;. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who participated at &lt;strong&gt;ages 40 and 41&lt;/strong&gt;, and Dirk Nowitzki, who made &lt;strong&gt;his final appearance at 40&lt;/strong&gt;, share this distinction.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The 2025 All-Star starters&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the Eastern Conference, &lt;strong&gt;Jalen Brunson&lt;/strong&gt; (New York) and &lt;strong&gt;Donovan Mitchell&lt;/strong&gt; (Cleveland) will start as guards, joined by &lt;strong&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo&lt;/strong&gt; (Milwaukee), &lt;strong&gt;Jayson Tatum&lt;/strong&gt; (Boston), and &lt;strong&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns&lt;/strong&gt; (New York) in the frontcourt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250124_BUS_320268_GettyImages-107791720-1-1024x576_4a981198.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during the NBA&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-320269&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/24000517/GettyImages-107791720-1.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during the NBA&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Western Conference will feature &lt;strong&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/strong&gt; (Golden State) and &lt;strong&gt;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&lt;/strong&gt; (Oklahoma City), the NBA’s leading scorer, as guards. They’ll be joined by &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Durant&lt;/strong&gt; (Phoenix), &lt;strong&gt;Nikola Jokic&lt;/strong&gt; (Denver), and LeBron James in the frontcourt.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How do Jordan and Kobe stack up?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kobe Bryant sits third on the all-time All-Star appearances list with &lt;strong&gt;18 selections over his 20-year career&lt;/strong&gt;. He led fan voting four times &lt;strong&gt;(2003, 2011, 2013, and 2016)&lt;/strong&gt; and earned All-Star MVP honors on four occasions &lt;strong&gt;(2002, 2007, 2009, and 2011)&lt;/strong&gt;, tying Bob Pettit for the most in league history. His first selection came in the &lt;strong&gt;1997-98 season when he was just 19 years old&lt;/strong&gt;, making him one of the youngest players ever to earn the honor.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan&quot;&gt;Michael Jordan&lt;/a&gt;, on the other hand, ranks eighth on the all-time list with &lt;strong&gt;14 All-Star selections&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite playing fewer games, Jordan made an indelible mark, &lt;strong&gt;earning MVP honors in 1988, 1996, and 1998&lt;/strong&gt;. His 1988 performance in Chicago, where he scored &lt;strong&gt;40 points&lt;/strong&gt;, remains iconic, falling just two points shy of Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star Game &lt;strong&gt;record of 42 set in 1962&lt;/strong&gt;. Jordan also made history in 1997 with the &lt;strong&gt;only triple-double in All-Star Game history: 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Top 10 players with the most All-Star appearances&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;LeBron James – &lt;strong&gt;21 (including 2025)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – &lt;strong&gt;19&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant&quot;&gt;Kobe Bryant&lt;/a&gt; – &lt;strong&gt;18&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tim Duncan – &lt;strong&gt;15&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kevin Garnett – &lt;strong&gt;15&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shaquille O’Neal –&lt;strong&gt; 15&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kevin Durant – &lt;strong&gt;15 (with his 2025 selection)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Jordan – &lt;strong&gt;14&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Karl Malone – &lt;strong&gt;14&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dirk Nowitzki – &lt;strong&gt;14&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;



&lt;p&gt;LeBron’s unmatched longevity and sustained excellence have pushed him to the top of the All-Star charts, but comparisons to legends like Jordan and Bryant will &lt;strong&gt;remain a favorite topic of debate among &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; fans&lt;/strong&gt;. As James continues to add to his résumé, his &lt;strong&gt;legacy in the All-Star Game and beyond remains unparalleled&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;After the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt; lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; playoffs, quarterback &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford&quot;&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; said he needs time to reflect on his career, even though he feels he can still compete at the highest level. A few hours later, head coach &lt;strong&gt;Sean McVay&lt;/strong&gt; put pressure on Stafford, asking him and the front office to send clear signals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The role of an experienced quarterback like Stafford will be key to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt;‘ aspirations next season. &lt;strong&gt;McVay wants to know if he will count on him or must find a replacement&lt;/strong&gt; who will be up to the task of a team that has made the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the 2024 NFL season barely over, the Rams are uncertain whether Stafford will remain with the team or choose another destination. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay&quot;&gt;McVay&lt;/a&gt; is caught in the middle of the situation, &lt;/strong&gt;demanding answers for his star player and the Los Angeles organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;McVay’s direct request to Stafford and the Rams front office&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t think that the delay&lt;strong&gt; is good for anybody.&lt;/strong&gt; I think sooner than later, being able to get that clarity. Understanding clear, open and honest communication. I think there’s a lot of love coming from our part. &lt;strong&gt;I think there’s a lot of appreciation coming from his part as well. And I think a lot sooner than later should be an ideal scenario,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; requested McVay to Stafford and the Rams in a interview with &lt;em&gt;ESPN.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250124_BUS_320260_Sean-McVay-1024x576_82ffc180.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Sean McVay&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-312937&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/14090331/Sean-McVay.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last year, Stafford settled his contract with the Rams just days before the start of the season. With the Los Angeles quarterback figuring out what to make of his future, McVay wants a quicker resolution. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“We don’t want to have that (last season’s situation) go on again,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; McVay said.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Will Stafford continue to play for the Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McVay said &lt;strong&gt;“we’ll talk about all those things at the appropriate time”&lt;/strong&gt; when asked if Stafford will play next season for the Rams or retire. The 36-year-old veteran quarterback could seek a new deal this offseason should he decide to remain active, as he could earn $23 million under his current pact.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;This Thursday, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; announced the starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, set to take place on Sunday, February 16, at Chase Center in San Francisco. As expected, &lt;strong&gt;Jayson Tatum&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/strong&gt;‘ brightest stars, was named to represent the Eastern Conference following a stellar season. However, &lt;strong&gt;Charles Barkley&lt;/strong&gt; had a humorous take on Tatum’s selection.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Great player,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/charles-barkley&quot;&gt;Barkley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; began on &lt;em&gt;Inside the NBA&lt;/em&gt;, acknowledging Tatum’s impressive skills. But the Hall of Famer quickly added a twist: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Just not good enough to play in the Olympics, but he’s a great player.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His comment prompted laughter from his co-hosts, before Barkley doubled down. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“One of the five best in the East, but not good enough to represent his country,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; he quipped, referencing Tatum’s limited role with &lt;strong&gt;Team USA&lt;/strong&gt; during the &lt;strong&gt;Paris 2024 Olympics&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Barkley’s remark highlights the ongoing discussion about &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum&quot;&gt;Tatum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s reduced minutes in the international tournament, a point that has remained a topic of conversation since last summer. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jayson, despite being the reigning NBA champion and one of the Celtics’ top players, saw limited playing time under head coach &lt;strong&gt;Steve Kerr&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The controversy over his role continued to stir attention as the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics&quot;&gt;Celtics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; faced the &lt;strong&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; on Monday. Fans and analysts speculated about whether Tatum and teammate &lt;strong&gt;Jaylen Brown&lt;/strong&gt; greeted Kerr after the game, fueling rumors of tension. Steve, however, dismissed any such narrative, confirming that he and Tatum spoke following the game at Chase Center. Still, the lingering memory of Paris remains when the two meet.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Tatum’s limited role in the 2024 Paris Olympics&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jayson Tatum’s role during the 2024 Paris Olympics was surprising, given his stature as an NBA star. The forward missed two of Team USA’s six games — the opening match against &lt;strong&gt;Serbia &lt;/strong&gt;and the semifinal against the same team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the four games he did play, Tatum averaged just 17.7 minutes, contributing 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Those numbers were a stark contrast to his regular-season production, leaving many questioning why Tatum, one of the NBA’s brightest stars, was relegated to a secondary role.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;2025 NBA All-Star game starters&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tatum will be joined by fellow Eastern Conference starters: &lt;strong&gt;New York Knicks&lt;/strong&gt; point guard &lt;strong&gt;Jalen Brunson&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Cavaliers &lt;/strong&gt;shooting guard&lt;strong&gt; Donovan Mitchell, Milwaukee Bucks &lt;/strong&gt;forward &lt;strong&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo, &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;New York Knicks &lt;/strong&gt;center &lt;strong&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;p&gt;On the Western Conference side, the starters include &lt;strong&gt;Oklahoma City Thunder &lt;/strong&gt;guard &lt;strong&gt;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Golden State Warriors &lt;/strong&gt;guard &lt;strong&gt;Stephen Curry, Phoenix Suns &lt;/strong&gt;forward &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Lakers &lt;/strong&gt;superstar &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James, &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Denver Nuggets &lt;/strong&gt;center &lt;strong&gt;Nikola Jokic.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Boston Bruins&lt;/strong&gt; are fighting to make the playoffs for the 2024-25 &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt; season, and captain &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand&quot;&gt;Brad Marchand&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is their top player, but the truth is that other teammates of the left winger are also important for head coach Joe Sacco’s team. In the last few hours, after the loss to the New Jersey Devils, a key member of the team made a confession about his performance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The season does not allow for carelessness and each player is fundamental to the aspirations of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins&quot;&gt;Bruins&lt;/a&gt;. In this regard, although he is currently still with the team, a figure that accompanies Marchand in Boston may not have been in the current campaign and &lt;strong&gt;has told how was his long process to sign his extension, which affected him to play in the current campaign.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bruins player who gave details about his level for the current season is none other than goaltender &lt;strong&gt;Jeremy Swayman&lt;/strong&gt;. The 26-year-old star missed all of training camp before signing &lt;strong&gt;an eight-year,&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;$66 million contract two days before the start of the season. &lt;/strong&gt;The Boston netminder talked about what those pre-signing days were like.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Swayman’s confession about his performance in the season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I know that when the going is tough, that’s when I want to rise to the top. I want that adversity. &lt;strong&gt;I wanted the challenge of not having a training camp and coming in and winning games. And that’s hard to do, and probably most likely unrealistic&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;It’s been a great season of overcoming adversity,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Marchand’s teammate confessed about the previous days of negotiations for his current contract, according to NHL.com.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“That was a challenge that I had to really click in, have my own personal kind of training camp when I was finally back with the group again. &lt;strong&gt;But we were running, on the season, so that was a challenge that I really embraced and feel that I learned a lot from,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; he said.&lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;h2&gt;Swayman’s performance in the current season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Goalie Swayman went from low to high this season. The Bruins key player started with a 3.05 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage, a far cry from his career numbers. &lt;strong&gt;Over time, his level has risen, dropping his goals-against average to 2.89 and his save percentage to .914 in 10 starts.&lt;/strong&gt; His lack of participation in training camp has cost him dearly.&lt;/p&gt;



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