The NBA All-Star Game 2022 had 11.6 million unique viewers, a 14% increase from last year.
Average viewership during the game was 5.5 million, also a 14% increase from last year.
The game received criticism for its lack of competitiveness, with players often not running plays.
The changing culture of the game, focusing more on entertainment than competition, has divided fans.
Younger viewers, like my 9-year-old son, find the game boring without competitive play or strategic plays.