NBA fans annoyed by Kevin Hart's excessive involvement at All-Star game, say 'he ruined the night'

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Comedian Kevin Hart earned the ire of basketball fans by announcing the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 16, reported The Express Tribune. 

The 45-year-old was offered the role of emcee for the event as a part of the league's efforts to increase audience engagement. However, the move spectacularly backfired, with many taking to social media to vent their rage. 

Revamped format of NBA All-Star game 

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reportedly introduced a revamped format of the game over the weekend. The All-Star roster was divided into three teams and competed in a four-team tournament alongside a ‘Rising Stars’ squad. While the new format was welcomed by fans, they took umbrage with the entertainment approach of the event.

According to CBS Sports, Hart tried ‘way too hard’ at being the on-court emcee even as the extremely talented players themselves showed a remarkable lack of interest in displaying their craft. 

Hart was not the only distraction to trouble fans at the game. The event also featured an intermission segment with the popular YouTuber Mr Beast, where a fan named Jaren made a dunk to win $100,000. 

Internet slams Kevin Hart emceeing NBA All-Star game

Netizens were very displeased by Kevin Hart’s antics at the arena on Sunday and blamed him for distracting them from the actual game. The following tweets demonstrate their takes.

"All star game is doing too much. Just play basketball. No one is trying to watch Kevin hart in 2025," wrote a user.

"No one ordered this much Kevin Hart #NBAAllStar2025," shared another.

"Whoever decided to let Kevin hart present the NBA all star game, you’re evil," jibed someone lese.

"We really don’t need Kevin Hart’s commentary," noted another with a gif.

"This nba all star game is already f**king annoying. Why do they have to reinvent the wheel? Just play a f**king basketball game like it was done for years and years. AND GET THE F**K RID OF KEVIN HART," slammed one individual.

"They gotta do kevin hart like this," expressed one with a gif. 

"Why is Kevin hart so loud, CUT HIS MIC OFF," slammed a user. 

"The NBA really decided to make Kevin Hart the focal point of their entire all-star game broadcast?" called out yet another. 

One viewer made his point by saying the comedian's excessive commentary 'ruined the night' for them.

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