TNT Set to Launch NBA All-Star Altcast Featuring Draymond Green
Mar
Options, options, options. Having choices is always a good thing, especially for fans gearing up to watch the NBA All-Star Game Weekend, kicking off on Saturday.
TNT unveiled its comprehensive broadcast lineup on Tuesday for an alternative broadcast (altcast) of the NBA All-Star game, slated to air on truTV and Max Saturday and Sunday nights.
According to a press release from TNT Sports, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will team up with NBA host Charles Barkley and Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum, among others, for Sunday’s altcast on truTV and Max. The game’s sideline reporting will be handled by Jamal Crawford.
Tatum, a four-time all-star, will also step into the analyst role on Saturday for the 3-point contest, sponsored by Jordan Brand, marking his NBA debut in that capacity.
“In the past, we haven’t had as much flexibility around network real estate, and now with the new company we’ve been given some opportunity to see if we can create some adjacent sports opportunities that create a certain level of engagement and value for fans,” explained Craig Barry, TNT Sports executive vice president and chief content officer, in an interview with The Athletic. “All-Star Weekend is one of our larger tentpoles, and we can create an onramp on truTV for original adjacent content and altcast and get creative in that space.”
The altcast, also airing on truTV and Max, will feature notable NBA players Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and host Adam Lefkoe. Tatum will also contribute as an analyst for the Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-point challenge.
Further TNT sports programming is scheduled throughout the week leading up to the All-Star game, including the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show set to return on Feb. 15.
The traditional NBA All-Star game is set for 8 p.m. on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Pacers, while the various Saturday skills contests will be held in Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Colts.
