“National pride, even on a small scale, draws in players and fans alike. The chance to represent your country is a large point of pride for athletes, especially when international tournaments like the Olympics are held every four years. For fans, the chance to see their nation win and prove themselves the best in the world is alluring enough to watch.”
BISE breaks into the Indianapolis sports scene
“Butler was made for [these] moments. It has created a culture here that says we’re innovative, flexible and adaptable.”
OT: The NBA All-Star Game returns to Indy
“‘You can see them both trying to build up this excitement of having All-Star Weekend here.’”
OT: The NBA All-Star fan voting process is broken
“Fans continue to argue that they should have the final say in the voting, but being a starter in the All-Star Game is important to many players and to their legacy.”
Overtime: The idiocy behind this year’s All-Star weekend
“After a track record of being favorable towards its players, the NBA might have broken their trust after reimplementing the All-Star game during the midst of the pandemic.”