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NBA All-Star Weekend tips off amid snowstorm, virus concerns

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NBA All-Star Weekend tips off amid snowstorm, virus concerns

NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Cleveland amid a snowstorm and health concerns. Bill Russell won't attend the festivities. The tech summit brings together players, owners and industry executives. The NBA enlisted former president Barack Obama to help unveil its ambitious plans to develop training programs across Africa. It also hosted TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew for an extended conversation about the social media app’s explosive growth. Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks and Dan Gilbert of Cleveland Cavaliers participated in panel discussions about cryptocurrency, NFTs, sports gambling and other potential revenue streams.

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