All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread

Moderators: Domejandro, infinite11285, Harry Garris, ken6199, Dirk, bisme37, KingDavid, bwgood77, zimpy27, cupcakesnake

nickforthreee
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,615
And1: 217
Joined: May 06, 2012

All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#1 » by nickforthreee » Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:19 pm

East:

Jrue Holiday
Kyrie Irving
Joakim Noah
Brook Lopez
Josh Smith
Tyson Chandler
Paul George

West:

Russell Westbrook
James Harden
Tim Duncan
David Lee
Zach Randolph
Steph Curry
Rudy Gay
daschysta
Assistant Coach
Posts: 3,858
And1: 347
Joined: Dec 19, 2008

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#2 » by daschysta » Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:39 pm

East:
Jrue Holiday - Amazing numbers and elevating a garbage cast from horrific to just pretty bad
Joakim Noah - Great versatility and stamina for a Center, Chicago's best player without Rose so far
Brook Lopez - Huge offensive impact, and slightly improved defense make up for his still subpar rebounding
David West - Having a great year for the Pacers, carried them until George broke out
Tyson Chandler - Career offensive year, very good defensive player and hyper efficient
Paul George - Versatile emerging star, has cemented himself as Indy's best player on both ends of the floor
Josh Smith - Part payback for being snubbed so many years before, partially for having Atlanta with a decent record without Joe Johnson for the first time in years.

Snubs- Irving- If coaches are putting in Holiday I don't think they'll put in another point guard from a bad team.
Pierce- Celtics won't get 3 all-stars with a record hovering around .500
Deron Williams- Simply a below par year, Lopez is more valuable to their team
Bosh- Down year and simply horrible rebounding, especially considering how bad Miami needs it.

West:
Westbrook - Unstoppable and on an elite team
Aldridge - Team is in the playoffs atm , great offensive big man
Harden - Gaudy numbers, elite scorer
Randolph - Beast in the post, good team
David Lee - Great #'s on a suprising team
Tony Parker - Typical great play on great team
Tim Duncan - Having one of his best seasons in years

Snubs- Curry- Parker gets the nod for being on a much better team and Lee is playing phenomenal ball
Al Jeff- Duncan has better numbers for a better team, so does Randolph
Rudy Gay- Not really a snub since he's nowhere close to All-Star caliber, but some people are putting him in so I thought his exclusion begged an explanation.
The Explorer
RealGM
Posts: 10,434
And1: 2,846
Joined: Jul 11, 2005

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#3 » by The Explorer » Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:37 am

Carlos Boozer has to be a reserve. He is leading the east in double doubles. He probably deserves it over Noah even.
Nowitness
General Manager
Posts: 7,978
And1: 4,439
Joined: Jun 23, 2012
   

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#4 » by Nowitness » Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:41 am

East
Holiday
Irving
Noah
Smith
Chandler
George
Bosh

West
Curry
Lee
Harden
Randolph
Westbrook
Duncan
Parker
Nowitnessing a legend
User avatar
Bertrob
RealGM
Posts: 27,386
And1: 8,821
Joined: Sep 08, 2011
Location: Boognish

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#5 » by Bertrob » Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:51 am

East:
Kyrie
Holiday
Noah
Pierce
Chandler
Lopez
George

West:
Westbrook
Harden
Duncan
M. Gasol
Lee
Parker
Curry
User avatar
bostonHEATparty
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,532
And1: 355
Joined: Feb 10, 2011
Location: Miami Harbor, East India Company

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#6 » by bostonHEATparty » Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:48 am

I would figure Bosh has to get in, all of his stats are better than garnetts, probably should have started
Bravely Done wrote:it'd be sadly boring seeing Miami swept against OKC.


DetriotPistons wrote:This whole"positionless basketball" idea is a joke. The Heat are lucky the east is so embarrassingly bad
Mr_Perfect
Head Coach
Posts: 6,127
And1: 2,931
Joined: May 01, 2012

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#7 » by Mr_Perfect » Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:28 am

If Tyson Chandler doesn't get named then he was robbed.
User avatar
JoseRizal
General Manager
Posts: 7,915
And1: 2,233
Joined: Oct 21, 2010
 

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#8 » by JoseRizal » Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:52 am

East
Noah - The Bulls needs to be represented
Lopez - Same as Noah. Also, he's having a career-year.
George - Same as Lopez.
Holiday - In spite of team's bad record, is undeniably having a career-year.
Irving - Same as Holiday
Smith - Was snubbed last year, team has a wining record so it should be represented.
West/Chandler - A toss-up

West
Duncan - Should've been a starter at Center imo
Parker - The Spurs deserve 2 reps
Westbrook - He and his team deserves it
Randolph - He's back and so is the Grizz
Curry - 1/2 responsible for the Warriors' winning ways
Lee - See Curry
Harden - Breakout year for him
User avatar
Mich3006
Head Coach
Posts: 6,490
And1: 3,682
Joined: Jul 04, 2009
Location: Lower Bavaria, Germany
     

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#9 » by Mich3006 » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:01 am

East:
Irving, Holiday, George, J-Smoove, Boozer, Bosh, Chandler

West:
Westbrook, Parker, Curry, Harden, Randolph, Lee, Duncan
grizzistanbul
Ballboy
Posts: 35
And1: 1
Joined: May 07, 2012
     

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#10 » by grizzistanbul » Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:20 pm

West:

James Harden: He deserved it, this year, more than anyone to be in the All-Star
Russell Westbrook: He'll be in this game for many years to come.
Tim Duncan: Shows again that it is about the age, it is about being smart and knowing the game.
Tony Parker: He even should be named in the MVP race, of course behind LeBron and Durant.
David Lee/Steph Curry: For me this duo made the greatest surprise of the year this far. Both deserves to be All-Stars.
Zach Randolph: Tough to pick one from Gasol, Randolph, Gay, Conley. But I think Z-Bo is going to selected. There has to be a Grizz.


East:

Jrue Holiday: He has been big this year. Want to see him with Bynum. Jrue is really good.
Paul George: He got the hype. Without Granger he is doing great as #1 player.
Tyson Chandler:
David West: Having a way better year than expected.
Kyrie Irving: Not sure if he deserved it yet but he'll be a sure starter in the near future
Brook Lopez: Both D-WÄ°ll and Joe Johnson don't deserve to be here. Lopez is having a good year, so he can get picked. Do not have much of a challenge.
Joakim Noah: He is a great guy, fun to watch. Also without Rose they're still a good team.

9abovetherim
Banned User
Posts: 5,128
And1: 73
Joined: Mar 30, 2010

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#11 » by 9abovetherim » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:34 pm

Curry is an all Star for sure, DLee should make it as well, C'mon nba coaches give some luv to the Dubs for once!!
pacers33granger
Forum Mod - Pacers
Forum Mod - Pacers
Posts: 15,071
And1: 6,579
Joined: Sep 26, 2006
 

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#12 » by pacers33granger » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:43 pm

If Pierce makes it in (though he is the one celtic truly deserving), then I think something really needs to change with the fan voting. The Lakers and Celtics having 2 all star starters is absurd with how poorly their teams have played. Each team deserves one, at best.

It's too bad that one of Noah, Chandler, Lopez won't make it because of Garnett. Bosh could push one of them out of it as well, even though the Heat have not been good enough for 3 all stars.
User avatar
Ice Trae
RealGM
Posts: 12,076
And1: 10,884
Joined: Jan 20, 2012
 

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#13 » by Ice Trae » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:46 pm

Watch Joe Johnson make it again, even though he doesn't deserve it. Coaches always pick him for some reason
User avatar
DynastySS
General Manager
Posts: 8,145
And1: 1,936
Joined: Aug 01, 2005
Location: Bay Boy
   

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#14 » by DynastySS » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:48 pm

As a lifelong Warriors' fan- no chance we get 2 All-Stars. I am not even sure that is legal?
omnificent wrote:The fact you doubt that Barnes is a better player than Green discredits anything you have to say about this team. You're either blind or don't watch Warriors games. Even the most delusional Green groupie wouldn't doubt that Barnes is the better player
Flash Falcon X
General Manager
Posts: 8,997
And1: 4,706
Joined: Oct 19, 2010
 

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#15 » by Flash Falcon X » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:52 pm

DynastySS wrote:As a lifelong Warriors' fan- no chance we get 2 All-Stars. I am not even sure that is legal?


Maybe we get a chance since Lee/Curry aren't thugs like Monta and Baron. lol.
#DubNation
tyguy
Pro Prospect
Posts: 980
And1: 660
Joined: Nov 08, 2003

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#16 » by tyguy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:51 pm

Irving just took the easts all star starting guards lunch and then spanked him for good measure.
nickforthreee
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,615
And1: 217
Joined: May 06, 2012

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#17 » by nickforthreee » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:29 pm

yeah if irving isnt an allstar than idk what is
tyguy
Pro Prospect
Posts: 980
And1: 660
Joined: Nov 08, 2003

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#18 » by tyguy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:46 pm

Image
User avatar
edfmx86
Club Captain- MLS Soccer
Posts: 5,586
And1: 199
Joined: May 14, 2007
Location: Provo, Baby!
   

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#19 » by edfmx86 » Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:00 am

I honestly think Al Jefferson is going to get voted in by the coaches. He's been fantastic this season.
panthermark
RealGM
Posts: 20,939
And1: 3,509
Joined: Mar 15, 2010
Location: Undisclosed: MJ's shadow could be lurking....
         

Re: All-Star Reserves Prediction Thread 

Post#20 » by panthermark » Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:06 am

Hopefully Noah punched his ticked to the All-Star game with his game winning rebound/save/assist tonight.
Jealousy is a sickness.......get well soon....

Return to The General Board