CHICAGO—The media session for the main participants in the NBA’s all-star weekend is always something of a circus.
A few hundred members of the global basketball press — some of the more enthusiastic ones wearing replica jerseys of the players they are anxious to “interview” — gather for a couple of hours of media free-for-all where questions range from the serious to the ridiculous.
Some players have been asked about Valentine’s Day memories or plans. Some get “grilled” on which teammates are their best friends. Sometimes there is the odd legitimate query on the state of the game.