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Posted Up: Dunk contest disappointment and fear the new All-Star format could lead to injuries

   

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You can always count on NBA All-Star festivities to deliver at least a little bit of drama both on and off the court. Chris Haynes is joined by Vincent Goodwill & Seerat Sohi in frigid Chicago to react to All-Star Weekend and the controversial dunk contest results from Saturday night (0:15).

The new scoring format for Sunday's All-Star game yielded positive reviews all-around, but should the league, teams and players be concerned about injuries as a result of the changes? (6:00).

Later in the show, the breaks down Dame D.O.L.L.A.'s performance, the rich history of athletes who rap, and Chris tells a story about meeting Common over the weekend (24:45).

Team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James square off in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, February 16th. (Photo by Lampson Yip - Clicks Images/Getty Images)
Team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James square off in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, February 16th. (Photo by Lampson Yip - Clicks Images/Getty Images)

Chris, Vince & Seerat wrap up the show discussing whether Chicago played successful host, how the next three All-Star Games are in cold weather cities (Indianapolis, Cleveland & Salt Lake City) and the disappointing absence of Michael Jordan from much of the weekend's festivities (33:45).

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