Anthony Davis Replaced By Dirk Nowitzki On West All-Star Team

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:42 am

Anthony Davis has been replaced by Dirk Nowitzki for the NBA's Western Conference All-Star reserve team, the league announced on Wednesday.

Davis is sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Nowitzki will make his 13th appearance in the NBA All-Star Game.

Via RealGM Staff Report

ADDinChicago · Post #2 » by **ADDinChicago** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:51 am

He should have made the team in the first place.

vincecarterfan · Post #3 » by **vincecarterfan** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:48 am

but lillard doe..

SeanDaRyan · Post #4 » by **SeanDaRyan** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:25 am

Lillard replaced Griffin

but lillard doe..

rousa27 · Post #5 » by **rousa27** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:09 am

Dallas deserved someone. Namely Dirk or Monta.

Captain_Obvious · Post #6 » by **Captain_Obvious** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:43 am

Nooooo

give him his rest damnit

SlobbaN · Post #7 » by **SlobbaN** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:51 am

He won't play more than 7-8 minutes anyway. He will get his rest.
I'm more concerned that injured Monta played 37 minutes last night.

Post #8 » by **Thorn** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:07 am

This is a very much deserved opportunity that Dirk has been rewarded with, this is why I think fan voting should be limited even more than it is. Let coaches name the starters, then let the fans name replacements but vote on it so there is no abuse or ignorance tainting the game.

The argument is the all star game is for the fans, I get that... but when China can vote in people over more deserving people you have a clear system that is easily abused.

Make it for the fans, as a fan I appreciate that but have it make sense first.

I want to watch the guys who earned it not people's favorites while deserving stars are overlooked, then we sit around and hope someone is nominated after the fact as a replacement.

Garbage.

Winsome Gerbil · Post #9 » by **Winsome Gerbil** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:00 pm

That's really wrong. If you're going Dallas, give it to Monta. Dirk's not that guy anymore.

kenwood3333 · Post #10 » by **kenwood3333** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:11 pm

Winsome Gerbil wrote:That's really wrong. If you're going Dallas, give it to Monta. Dirk's not that guy anymore.

Exactly, Monta is the guy. Another reason why all star game do not represent the best in the game today. Just look at how average players from the East are labeled as 'all stars'.

East Bay Sports · Post #11 » by **East Bay Sports** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:20 pm

Draymond Green has been much better than Dirk this season.

Mobby · Post #12 » by **Mobby** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:44 pm

SeanDaRyan wrote:Lillard replaced Griffin

but lillard doe..

Lillard deserves two spots =/

malgus · Post #13 » by **malgus** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:47 pm

Doc Rivers says snub of Austin Rivers "a travesty" that he should have got the nod.

Quadruple H · Post #14 » by **Quadruple H** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:57 pm

Thorn wrote:This is a very much deserved opportunity that Dirk has been rewarded with, this is why I think fan voting should be limited even more than it is. Let coaches name the starters, then let the fans name replacements but vote on it so there is no abuse or ignorance tainting the game.

The argument is the all star game is for the fans, I get that... but when China can vote in people over more deserving people you have a clear system that is easily abused.

Make it for the fans, as a fan I appreciate that but have it make sense first.

I want to watch the guys who earned it not people's favorites while deserving stars are overlooked, then we sit around and hope someone is nominated after the fact as a replacement.

Garbage.

What are you talking about here, bro? The fans did a pretty damn good job this year. Kyle Lowry, John Wall, Marc Gasol all deservedly got voted as starters, and they none of them are true "fan favorites". They got the nod cuz they deserved it. Quite honestly the coaches had the more questionable picks, if anything. I.e. selecting Wade in the East, and not giving a spot to Brandon Knight. Also I think if anyone should have made it from Dallas its Monta instead of Dirk. This is an exact case of the "life-time achievment" nod over thhe deserving more unknown star.

dirkules_41 · Post #15 » by **dirkules_41** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:58 pm

East Bay Sports wrote:Draymond Green has been much better than Dirk this season.

Lol what stuff are you on?
It should've been TC for the Mavs but he's out with injury and Dirk and Monta are of equal importance and there is an abundance of guards on the West Allstars so it's an obvious choice.
Happy for the dirkster but at the same time he clearly said he was looking forward to going on a trip to relax for a week which is now off.

Post #16 » by **Thorn** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:59 pm

Quadruple H wrote:
Thorn wrote:This is a very much deserved opportunity that Dirk has been rewarded with, this is why I think fan voting should be limited even more than it is. Let coaches name the starters, then let the fans name replacements but vote on it so there is no abuse or ignorance tainting the game.

The argument is the all star game is for the fans, I get that... but when China can vote in people over more deserving people you have a clear system that is easily abused.

Make it for the fans, as a fan I appreciate that but have it make sense first.

I want to watch the guys who earned it not people's favorites while deserving stars are overlooked, then we sit around and hope someone is nominated after the fact as a replacement.

Garbage.

What are you talking about here, bro? The fans did a pretty damn good job this year. Kyle Lowry, John Wall, Marc Gasol all deservedly got voted as starters, and they none of them are true "fan favorites". They got the nod cuz they deserved it. Quite honestly the coaches had the more questionable picks, if anything. I.e. selecting Wade in the East, and not giving a spot to Brandon Knight. Also I think if anyone should have made it from Dallas its Monta instead of Dirk. This is an exact case of the "life-time achievment" nod over thhe deserving more unknown star.

Pretty sure I made my points fairly well and in English "bro". I am not a fan of the system, and I voiced that opinion. I think Monta DID deserve consideration for what it is worth and I disagree about a number of the picks the fans made this year, like every year. But that is my opinion, you are welcome to disagree.

luss54321 · Post #17 » by **luss54321** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:46 pm

East Bay Sports wrote:Draymond Green has been much better than Dirk this season.

Dirk: 18 PPG, 6 REB, 2 AST, 20.65 PER..... FG: 43%, 3PT: 33%, FT: 68%
Draymond: 11 PPG, 8, REB, 3 AST, 15.77 PER..... FG: 46%, 3PT: 36%. FT: 88%

One has all-star numbers, one does not.

Hint... Draymond does not

East Bay Sports · Post #18 » by **East Bay Sports** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:51 pm

luss54321 wrote:
East Bay Sports wrote:Draymond Green has been much better than Dirk this season.

Dirk: 18 PPG, 6 REB, 2 AST, 20.65 PER..... FG: 43%, 3PT: 33%, FT: 68%
Draymond: 11 PPG, 8, REB, 3 AST, 15.77 PER..... FG: 46%, 3PT: 36%. FT: 88%

One has all-star numbers, one does not.

Hint... Draymond does not

You play two sides of the floor. Draymond is the most impactful defensive player in the league this season.

real1g · Post #19 » by **real1g** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:00 pm

luss54321 wrote:
East Bay Sports wrote:Draymond Green has been much better than Dirk this season.

Dirk: 18 PPG, 6 REB, 2 AST, 20.65 PER..... FG: 43%, 3PT: 33%, FT: 68%
Draymond: 11 PPG, 8, REB, 3 AST, 15.77 PER..... FG: 46%, 3PT: 36%. FT: 88%

One has all-star numbers, one does not.

Hint... Draymond does not

Lol. Dude's posting ESPN Box Score numbers like they mean something. I can't.. Have you even seen Dirk try to play defense over the last 3 years? He lumbers. Dirk is 95/102 PFs in the league in Defensive Plus Minus.

dirkules_41 · Post #20 » by **dirkules_41** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:16 pm

East Bay Sports wrote:
luss54321 wrote:
East Bay Sports wrote:Draymond Green has been much better than Dirk this season.

Dirk: 18 PPG, 6 REB, 2 AST, 20.65 PER..... FG: 43%, 3PT: 33%, FT: 68%
Draymond: 11 PPG, 8, REB, 3 AST, 15.77 PER..... FG: 46%, 3PT: 36%. FT: 88%

One has all-star numbers, one does not.

Hint... Draymond does not

You play two sides of the floor. Draymond is the most impactful defensive player in the league this season.

He's having a great year but most impactful in the league? Come on man, put the homer glasses down for a minute here.

And I'm pretty sure luss put Dirks shooting numbers for Draymond and vice versa.