Acuff is likely the most polarizing prospect in this class. Some view his masterful three-level scoring, excellent playmaking ability, and bankable shooting as proof of eventual superstardom. Others are wary of his diminutive size, dreadful defense, and middling athleticism.

Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama are all on the same team as basketball's annual showcase gets a new mini-tournament format.

The issue has become a greater priority for the league due to the potential insolvency of Main Street Sports Group.

NBA All-Star Weekend brings together the league’s biggest stars for a three-day celebration of basketball from Friday to Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.