On paper, All-Star Games seem like awesome ideas. The best athletes in the respective league get together and go at it for a few hours. You’re bound to see some awesome plays from awesome players, and fan voting ensures that people will see their favorite players.
In reality though, All-Star Games are often the most dreaded days on the sports calendar. For one thing, the games are mere exhibitions, and little to no defense is played. Players themselves seem to realize the pointlessness of the whole ordeal, many opting to just take the 3-5 day vacation by claiming injury.