There was no All-Star game last year also. There was a hoops thread a while back discussing some of the reasons why but i think the gist of it was that not financially viable.

http://www.hoops.com.au/forum/33314-nbl-all-star-game/

Would of loved to see one last year especially with the likes of Chris Goulding, James Ennins and Rotnei Clarke killing it

A lot of effort for little return was probably the view. Have to pay for venue and to fly in 30 people. They're often under-spectated because no one has an especially strong allegiance.

They had a dunk comp in the pre-season Blitz from memory. People have talked about doing standardised testing at the Blitz too - sprints, standing reach, wingspan, height, weight, vertical leap and so on. That would create a bit of buzz and give them official stats.

With everyone in one place such as at the Blitz, a rookies game could be good too. And/or an exhibition game using tweaked rules.

Last ASG I can remember (Johnny Flynn-era) was alright. We'd need a different format for a dunk competition IMO as our athletes are generally more self-conscious or have more modest abilities. And the last three-point comp fizzed, including Stephen Weigh hitting the boom camera on one shot and not getting a new crack - bush league!

The NBA even struggles in some respects. The HORSE comp this year was supposedly a dud and then the ASG itself included 133 three-pointers which isn't ideal.

@Isaac I was pretty sure it was Peter Crawford who hit the camera from my memory, and I thought it was during the final round, where he lost by 1 point, which made it even more controversial. Kinda hard to give him a chance to retake the shot without starting the final round from scratch.

I went to the last ASG in 2012, it was pretty decent experience. Having the Dunk Contest and 3pt Shootout before the game was a bonus, plus Celebrity game at halftime, gave a lot of content. South won, Johnson and Gibbo played, with Cadee and Weigh (3pt Shootout Winner) playing as injury reserves.

If they were to do it again it would have to be in a highly competitive season like this one, with a couple of Ennis or Childress type players. And I'd think it have to be in Perth, maybe Sydney to be worth it. From memory, Adelaide ASG crowd was like 6000 ish (probably completely wrong) so good crowd, but we've had around 10 Sixers games with higher attendance in the last 2 seasons since.

I guess effort is the problem with the NBL in general, if they put more effort (Like social media) the league would be better. Also if they held it in Perth, Sydney or Melbourne I think they could draw big enough crowds to make at least some what financially viable

they shortened the season to 20 rounds so timing wouldn't be a problem.

koberulz 'The whole point of shortening the season was to shorten the season, it didn't happen by accident. Having an All-Star game means the season gets longer.'
I know that but I am saying that adding on an extra week to the season wouldn't change much or make the season to much longer as they've shortened the season

Isaac, I like that idea of an All Star style game at the Blitz. Like you mentioned, the teams are all together anyway and it could be a big draw card to increase attendance and publicity over the Blitz weekend.

Adelaide crowd was around 4500 from memory.

I think BA got a good deal on Adelaide Arena at Christmas time, but there's different people running the nbl now, and they have a break at christmas instead

I know that but I am saying that adding on an extra week to the season wouldn't change much or make the season to much longer as they've shortened the season

have a break at christmas instead

4500 sounds about right. My memory was blurred by the overall low attendance that season compared to the last 2, so 4500 crowd might be comparative to a 6000 crowd this season.

Koberulz, but what I am saying is that they have already taken 4 weeks away this season, so adding one extra week would not disrupt the schedule that much and we would still avoid football. I don't think I can explain it properly, but I hope you get the gist

Was Clint Steindl in the last all star game? That probably killed the excitement for a few NBL fans.

I would prefer instead of an all star game to see a couple state of origin games where players who grew up in the same state could all play together

Koberulz, but what I am saying is that they have already taken 4 weeks away this season, so adding one extra week would not disrupt the schedule that much and we would still avoid football.

Way too expensive, little interest and no TV coverage. Simple.

I guess effort is the problem with the NBL in general, if they put more effort (Like social media) the league would be better. Also if they held it in Perth, Sydney or Melbourne I think they could draw big enough crowds to make at least some what financially viable.

IF they do have an NBL All Star game next year, as much as it might cost more, why not have it at Vector Arena in Auckland?

Yes I know there is a case for Perth, but as Isaac said there is no guarantee that they'll get a Wildcats size crowd at near 14,000. Though I would imagine they could get at least 10k.

Adelaide hosted the last one so I would count it out as a potential host. And I reckon we got it here not only because of the support the 36ers continued to get despite being anchored to the bottom at the time, but because the Adelaide Arena is a venue where the NBL wouldn't have actually had to pay a hiring fee, unlike say Perth Arena, Sydney Ent Cent or Hisense.

Townsville RSL Stadium is simply too small. But the old Swamp would have been ok.

Sydney, Melbourne, Wollongong or Cairns would be ok.

But honestly, after 3 championships and some very good home crowds, I reckon they could get a crowd of around 7-8k at Vector for the game. Plus having it in Auckland would be good publicity for the NBL in NZ.

Cost is probably the big factor for the NBL though, as would television.

If you want the NBL Aussie players to be enthusiastic, try a State of Origin weekend.
EVERY player (30+ of them)who were questioned about it was enthusiastic, 2 seasons ago. There was a survey conducted about other issues and those questions were added at the end. Lots of small problems to overcome but at least the main elements are positive. Most of those players are away from home, would love to represent their State again. Why is it continually overlooked? Some State Govt funding would be a possibility, more than the All Star game.