As the league looked to further the sport and remain a pioneer of sorts, the 2018 NBA All-Star Game saw notable changes both on and off the court. The most notable of which was in setting the East and West All-Star rosters.
Rather than players be tied to a roster based on the conference their team plays in, reform allowed for two captains (two players with most fan votes) to select who they wanted to team up with. The playground-style selection was embraced by players and fans alike.
But if there was a bit of a letdown, it came with the All-Star Game draft not being televised.