If the NBA wants to revive the excitement of its All-Star Game, it may need to rethink the schedule and prioritize the game itself over endless promotional activities. Green’s honest assessment serves as a wake-up call: If players feel drained before tipoff, how can fans expect a compelling product?

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green on Saturday ripped the current state of the NBA, calling the games "boring" while speaking to reporters during the NBA's All-Star Weekend.

Draymond Green had just spoken for a few minutes Saturday morning about the state of the game, about how he believes it’s officiated differently than it once was, how stars don’t get the benefit of be