Predicting the 2026 NBA All-Star Game Tournament Winner
John Canady
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Final Round: Team Shaq vs. Team Kenny
Team Shaq (OGs) vs. Team Kenny (Young Stars)
This game may be the most entertaining to watch. Team Shaq has a mix of veterans who have been around for a while and names like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are in the midst of their primes on the roster. Meanwhile, Team Kenny has a blend of stars looking to prove they're going to be the face of the league soon and some who have already proven it.
Pick: Team Shaq (OGs)
This game will come down to the wire, but I'll take Team Shaq pulling it out in the end behind a huge final game from Stephen Curry in front of the Chase Center crowd.
Team Shaq (OGs)
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Team Shaq is led by some of the best players in not only the game today, but over the last decade. With a healthy mix of seasoned and savvy vets whose game complements one another perfectly, this squad has what it takes to win the tournament.
Odds to Win it All: +100
Roster:
Team Chuck (Global Stars)
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Team Chuck's roster may be the most difficult to defend. Between Jokic's versatility, Wembanyama's unique skillset, and the rest of the squad's ability to score anywhere on the court could make them one of the toughest teams to knock out.
Odds to Win it All: +190
Roster:
Team Kenny (Young Stars)
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Team Kenny has plenty of athleticism and young legs to do the job. With some of the best young stars in the league set to take on the challenge, Coach Kenny can take any team down to the wire, even if they look like the underdogs.
Odds to Win it All: +450
Roster:
Team Candace (Rising Stars)
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Team Candace's team has already proven that one time, they have what it takes to win a tournament, coming out on top of the Rising Stars tourney. Filled with young talent, the squad is hungry and wants to prove they belong with the vets.
Odds to Win it All: +1000
Roster:
Team Shaq -6.5 vs. Team Candace
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Team Shaq (OGs) vs. Team Candace (Rising Stars)
Team Shaq is the betting favorite (-520) in the matchup against Team Candace. Both squads are talented, but the difference in experience could be the deciding factor. I'll take the OGs to handle their business in this one as they school the rising stars.
Prediction: Team Shaq wins
Team Chuck -3.5 vs. Team Kenny
Team Chuck (Global Stars) vs. Team Kenny (Young Stars)
Team Chuck enters this matchup as the favorite, but Team Kenny's young team has plenty of talented players with a chip on their shoulders. It's not fun until an underdog pulls off an upset (+144) and that's exactly what will happen in this matchup.
Prediction: Team Kenny pulls off the upset
Final Round: Team Shaq vs. Team Kenny
Team Shaq (OGs) vs. Team Kenny (Young Stars)
This game may be the most entertaining to watch. Team Shaq has a mix of veterans who have been around for a while and names like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are in the midst of their primes on the roster. Meanwhile, Team Kenny has a blend of stars looking to prove they're going to be the face of the league soon and some who have already proven it.
Pick: Team Shaq (OGs)
This game will come down to the wire, but I'll take Team Shaq pulling it out in the end behind a huge final game from Stephen Curry in front of the Chase Center crowd.
Team Shaq (OGs)
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Team Shaq is led by some of the best players in not only the game today, but over the last decade. With a healthy mix of seasoned and savvy vets whose game complements one another perfectly, this squad has what it takes to win the tournament.
Odds to Win it All: +100
Roster:
