I didn't mind the relay format either. I don't think it was a necessary change, but it worked out alright and it did make for that dramatic finish, so I'm fine with it. Agreed on the extra money balls, it seems like a cheap way to set some new records.
As for the dunk contest, I'm a traditionalist in that respect, so discourage those gimmicks and go back to the old format. It worked fine for the D-League contest.