TNT paused during the All-Star championship to honor “Inside the NBA” panelists Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson.

The NBA threw several new wrinkles into this year's All-Star weekend, including a four-team tournament model and the " Mr. Beast Challenge " that saw a fan win $100,000. One addition that folks didn't see coming? The inclusion of actor and comedian Kevin Hart as an announcer.

Kevin O'Connor rips apart NBA All-Star Weekend, blasting TNT, Adam Silver, and even LeBron for the chaos. Why did TNT make it about themselves? Why was Steph Curry missing from the 3-point contest in his own city?

NBA All-Star tournament faced backlash over its new format, excessive non-basketball segments, and Kevin Hart’s presence.

Kevin Hart will be on the court at the NBA All-Star Game. The comedian and actor will be the master of ceremonies for the All-Star Game, a mini-tournament that takes place Sunday in San Francisco.

If expectations are the root of frustration, then anyone who expected the NBA's All-Star Game, or the entire weekend for that matter, to be anything other a complete and total waste of everyone's time deserves to be frustrated.

Stephen Curry led Shaquille O'Neal's OGs to victory in the new All-Star Game format, defeating Charles Barkley's Global Stars 41-25. Kevin Hart received extensive airtim