Stephen Curry Leads Team OGs to Victory at NBA All-Star Game

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry led Team OGs to a 41-25 victory over Team Global Stars during the NBA All-Star Game at the Chase Center on Sunday night, February 16, 2025. The golden moment came as he was awarded the Kobe Bryant Trophy for Most Valuable Player (MVP), marking his second time receiving the honor.

Curry showcased his remarkable skill set by scoring 15 points, including a notable half-court three-pointer that energized the local crowd. His impressive performance helped put Team OGs ahead decisively and sealed their championship win in the new round-robin tournament format.

“It was one of those little flurries, just having fun,” Curry said, describing his shooting streak. “When I hit that half-court shot, I knew I had to take one.” With his teammates encouraging him to continue shooting, Curry sank two additional three-pointers, securing a commanding 39-21 lead.

This year’s All-Star Game altered its structure to create a more competitive environment after recent criticisms regarding the lack of intensity in previous contests. In this arrangement, 12 All-Stars were divided into three teams, competing against the Rising Stars team, which featured eight first- and second-year players. The format change aimed to “reinvent the game in some way,” according to Curry.

Despite the innovative setup, the event was not without its hiccups. Curry’s teammate Kyrie Irving noted that the emphasis on entertainment occasionally overshadowed the gameplay. “It’s easy to feed the hot guy, man,” Irving stated, reflecting on how Curry’s performance dominated the highlights. “When he’s in his hometown and playing in front of his home crowd, we all know what that means as an NBA player.”

During the televised broadcast, criticisms arose regarding the event’s management, as over 33 minutes was reportedly dedicated to actual basketball during a nearly three-hour show. While the initial excitement was palpable when the game started, extraneous segments and commentary distracted from the basketball itself.

The tournament featured a celebration of veterans, marking significant achievements. Shaquille O'Neal, who led the winning team, contributed to the newly invigorated atmosphere surrounding this year’s festivities. However, the absence of LeBron James, who decided not to participate due to foot and ankle discomfort, was noted by fans and players alike.

Commentary surrounding the MVP award highlighted the changing narrative of the game’s stakes. Fellow players, including Damian Lillard, expressed that the new format diluted traditional MVP considerations, suggesting that the most remarkable moments were often more telling than raw scoring statistics. Lillard stated, “Anytime you’re going to look at the MVP, you want to look at what jumped out.”

Curry’s achievement has placed him among an elite group, becoming the 15th player in NBA history to win All-Star MVP multiple times. His previous MVP award was secured during the All-Star Game in Cleveland in 2022, where he had an outstanding scoring performance.

“The hosting experience was unbelievable,” Curry remarked about the event taking place in his home venue. “This is an honor and a blessing to be able to celebrate and share this beautiful Bay Area.”

As the NBA reflects on this newly formatted All-Star weekend, attention will turn to future iterations. While this year’s event brought excitement, improvements are necessary to ensure that the focus remains on basketball first and foremost to retain audience engagement.