As soon as they get a green light for guys to play (without fans) start up the regular season games.
I'm biased. I've never cared for the NBA All-Star game, MLB Mid-Summer Classic or NFL Pro Bowl
I too don't care for those events (although I was a sucker for MLB All-Star as a kid), but this is different.
1. You have a content-starved, bored as hell audience. Great time for the league to promote, especially given the coming revenue crunch (and ratings drop prior).
2. Players who agreed to play would probably play
hard. Everyone is pissed off and wants an outlet.
3. The season may not happen, so less worry about injury (some guys will think like this).
4. Easier to manage testing for a smaller slate of games, no worries about fairness with some teams disproportionately impacted by positive tests.
5. Chance to experiment with cool no-spectator venues for future made-for-TV exhibitions/games
6. Chance to experiment more with Elam Endings.
7. Most importantly, could start
right away with players who have tested negative. Cutting logistical Gordian Knots is a big deal.
Get it done, Adam.