With the new All-Star format, Rudy Gobert has an improved chance to make an All-Star team.
Earlier this offseason, the NBA announced that it is changing its All-Star game format (once again), this time trying out a US-vs-World approach. Recently, Shams Charania reported that this format will "likely" consist of three teams of eight, with two of the three being from the US. The three teams will play in a round-robin style tournament.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game format is likely to feature a round-robin tournament consisting three eight-player squads of two USA teams and one World team, sources tell ESPN.