LeBron-Curry Christmas game draws 7.8M, Bill Simmons criticizes NBA's focus on aging stars over emerging talent

The Christmas Day matchup featuring LeBron James and Stephen Curry drew 7.8 million viewers, marking it as the most-watched regular-season game in five years. Bill Simmons criticized the NBA's strategy of prioritizing this game over highlighting emerging stars such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo, both of whom were left out of primetime despite their talent and better team records. Simmons warned that the league's overreliance on aging superstars like James and Curry could hinder the promotion of younger talent essential for the NBA's long-term success.