Chase Center and San Francisco put on a big party over the weekend. But in a funny turn of events, Oakland and its old concrete arena may have stolen the show. The 2025 edition of NBA All-Star Weekend didn’t have a particularly memorable moment,

Lillard is no stranger to playing hard in an All-Star Game. Last year, Lillard won the All-Star MVP after knocking down 11 3-pointers and totaling 39 points. In the seven All-Star games he played in, Lillard has averaged 22.3 points on 47.5% shooting from the field.

For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so much during All-Star Weekend.