Shooting Stars Return With Knicks and Karl Anthony Towns

The NBA is reviving the Shooting Stars for the first time since 2015, with four teams set to compete on Feb. 14 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Teams made of two former players and one retired legend will shoot from seven spots with 1:10 to "score as many points as possible." The format replaces the old fastest-time race and shifts the prize to pure scoring. Team Knicks looks like an early favorite with Allan Houston, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, while Team Harper brings Ron alongside sons Dylan and Ron Jr. Merlin sees the tweak as a clever one. A points race rewards rhythm and chemistry, so veteran shooters and steady hands matter more than raw athleticism. Towns’ drop in three-point accuracy adds intrigue, turning what might have been a predictable showcase into a close, entertaining test of touch.