the second place variant doesn't work too, because in this case it could be that the game is hosted from the same conference every time.
Actually it is hosted in a random arena with switching "homce court" every season, if i see it right. I am not sure if home court counts, but the team are listed in this order every time.
But maybe it should stay like it is. It is a pity that in my country people have no interest in this match. No money, no minutes - that will always be the case:(
it is just a funny gimmick, you don't need it but i won't say that it doesn't make fun. I like to see every season if players of my team makes it in the rooster, and also i hope tha we could beat the other conference this time.
If it would gives minutes, i would be disappointed about it, when such a funny game ruins my game shape, even with injurys i would hoping that my playrers doesn't play.