The All-Star Game could proceed as usual, and by 2007, the content of the All-Star had already been enriched and altered.
Besides the regular game, rookie challenge, slam dunk contest, and three-point contest, there are new additions like the skills challenge and shooting stars competition.
The former veterans game had been canceled long ago due to the old players being overwhelmed and because players' incomes have gradually stabilized and become substantial.
The shooting stars is a replacement event where retired stars, current stars, and WNBA players form a trio to see who can hit a half-court shot first.
The skills challenge consists of basics like dribbling, passing, and shooting, focusing on who has the shortest completion time.
In fact, David Stern most wants to add a one-on-one duel, with its guaranteed topic-worthiness and intensity.
