The 2021 NBA All-Star game was certainly an interesting experience. For the first time in league history, the dunk contest, three-point shootout, and All-Star game all took place on the same night, and it really gave the whole night a different feel than it has in years past.
Of course, it also means that this year has brought forth many new controversies, with many feeling as though the night did not live up to its true potential.
Nevertheless, it was an exciting time for NBA fans, and Twitter was aburst with reactions all night.
Following the three-point contest, which saw Curry drop a total of 59 points, the basketball community was coping with the reminder of just how good the guy is at shooting the ball.
Anthony Davis was hyped after Steph Curry won the three-point contest 😤 pic.twitter.com/ONOBk3gKmR
— Warriors Nation (@WarriorNationCP) March 8, 2021
Utah Jazz fans after watching Steph Curry beat Mike Conley in the three-point contest. #nbaallstar pic.twitter.com/Een3Q77eAe
— At The Buzzer (@AtTheBuzzer1) March 8, 2021
Was there ever a doubt?
Steph Curry is now a two-time three-point contest champ! pic.twitter.com/XGf11WKYyo
— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/njluuu/status/1368727158361821184https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eLLtf7yCcA
It’s no secret that the NBA had trouble recruiting players to participate in this year’s SLAM Dunk contest. This year saw a lot of lower-profile players compete, such as Anfernee Simons, Obi Toppin, and Cassius Stanley. Simons ended up winning in the end, but the event’s unusually short length, absence of fans, and lack of star power really hurt the impression it left on the people.
😈🐰🥷🏽 pic.twitter.com/LqiWQeMPeN
— GARY x TRENT x JR 🌹 (@gtrentjr) March 8, 2021
worst dunk contest ever pic.twitter.com/3uDekZaCme
— Klay 💎 (@PeakKlay) March 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/nballaccess/status/1368757361951793155
This year’s dunk contest… pic.twitter.com/uJTik7AOnl
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) March 8, 2021
All this dunk contest gonna makes you realize is how insane Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine athleticism makes it look easy but we already knew that.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) March 8, 2021
The dunk contest wasn’t bad. No big names, but Simons was impressive. Didn’t realize he was that springy Toppin’s 1st rd dunk would’ve broken the internet had Zack Lavine not done it in the layup line last wk with sweat jacket on. #NBAAllStar
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) March 8, 2021
Dunk contest ain’t what it used to be
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) March 8, 2021
The final act of the night was the actual All-Star game, which was undeniably entertaining. Between Giannis, Steph, Irving, and Beal, there were plenty of big performers and a whole lot to talk about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq4tmHHj-Qs
Giannis can’t miss 💀💀💀 https://t.co/jeVi1cQiaO
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 8, 2021
GOOD LAWDY @FCHWPO!!! pic.twitter.com/EYDV0BnrEv
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) March 8, 2021
Dunks in the Gobert dunks in
All-Star game. the All-Star game pic.twitter.com/ybnuX63sV1
— Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) March 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/Blazer4L/status/1368752803791859715
Oh, no: Now that LeBron is 4-0 as All-Star captain, just watch what I'll hear on tomorrow's Undisputed: "This is another reason LeBron's the GOAT." Somewhere, Jordan is chuckling.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 8, 2021
Been telling him we can start throwing lobs lol https://t.co/US026WsvWN
— Monte Morris (@BigGameTae) March 8, 2021
Giannis is 16-16 #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/nBBrkfNv3I
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 8, 2021
It was all capped with a game-winner from Dame DOLLA, who led Team LeBron to the 170-150 win.
https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1368772670070853636
