Wembanyama's 7‑foot‑5 presence at the opening tip set the tone for the 75th All‑Star Game at Intuit Dome, with the Spurs star saying the energy saved the mid‑season showcase. He called the game "better than last year" and praised the new format.
The tournament featured two U.S. teams and a World squad in a round‑robin of three 12‑minute games, with the Stars defeating the Stripes 47‑21 to win the title and Anthony Edwards earning MVP. Players and fans alike applauded the format, and the league plans to keep the U.S. vs World setup for next year.