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I guess this was leaked...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Shaquille O’Neal will make his return to the NBA’s All-Star Game on Feb. 15 in Phoenix, multiple front office sources told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday afternoon.

O’Neal, 36, was one of seven Western reserves chosen by the NBA’s coaches, and will play in the All-Star Game for the hometown Suns. O’Neal had played in 14 consecutive All-Star Games until missing out in 2008.

Yahoo! Sports obtained the rosters, and the West reserves also include the Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol, New Orleans Hornets’ David West, Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker, Denver Nuggets’ Chauncey Billups and Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy.


The East reserves include two Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis. East coaches also chose the Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce, Atlanta Hawks’ Joe Johnson, Toronto Raptors’ Chris Bosh, New Jersey Nets’ Devin Harris and Indiana Pacers’ Danny Granger.

Devin Harris....yeah man...

Confirmed/annouced by TNT http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wireta ... announced/

Rashard lewis? Nelson? Pierce? over carter, that is a robbery my friend...

Da big3 wrote:Rashard lewis? Nelson? Pierce? over carter, that is a robbery my friend...

I feel bad for Ray Allen...I thought he was having a better year than Pierce...one thing was for sure, we were not getting 2...and Devin had the best chance regardless of Vince's stats...he'll enjoy the time sleeping...

jerseyjac wrote:

Da big3 wrote:Rashard lewis? Nelson? Pierce? over carter, that is a robbery my friend...

I feel bad for Ray Allen...I thought he was having a better year than Pierce...one thing was for sure, we were not getting 2...and Devin had the best chance regardless of Vince's stats...he'll enjoy the time sleeping...

yea, i guess so, the All-star means alot to younger guys ala nelson, harris, granger, etc, as for VC he dosnt have to prove anyhing plus he has fresher legs for the half, plus we dont have to pay him more money...

I feel like Harris could of used the days off...but who can say no to the f'n All-Star Game...good job Devin!!

Iverson stealing a starter's spot sort of screwed things up, unfortunately.

It was pretty clear that one of Nelson/Willams/Rondo would take a spot, but because of Iverson, Carter ends up getting the shaft.

What was surprising to see was Lewis getting one of the spots, because he wasn't really expected to. Take Iverson out of the equation, and then Lewis, and both Carter and Allen get in.

MagicMadness wrote:Iverson stealing a starter's spot sort of screwed things up, unfortunately.

It was pretty clear that one of Nelson/Willams/Rondo would take a spot, but because of Iverson, Carter ends up getting the shaft.

What was surprising to see was Lewis getting one of the spots, because he wasn't really expected to. Take Iverson out of the equation, and then Lewis, and both Carter and Allen get in.

yeh, you're probably right...good for Rashard and Jameer...always liked Lewis's game, and I've been trying to convince Howard that Jameer had the guts and know-how to get it done in Orlando ...he's finally hit his groove...plus he's not looking over his shoulder...

It could be worse for Carter...he could be Al Jefferson. Seriously...David West?

Rich Rane wrote:It could be worse for Carter...he could be Al Jefferson. Seriously...David West?

definitely agree w/ that...Al got snubbed big time...

Hey guy's seein as how billups and AI were both traded before the allstar game. Do thier votes transfer over to the east/west?
Just curious.
OT what date is the trade deadline?

Cheers

Jameer out? Vince in? ...maybe Ray boy...

aussienet wrote:Hey guy's seein as how billups and AI were both traded before the allstar game. Do thier votes transfer over to the east/west?
Just curious.
OT what date is the trade deadline?

Cheers

this yr. its Feb. 19th...usually 3pm...

jerseyjac wrote:Jameer out? Vince in? ...maybe Ray boy...

Unfortunately, I don't think Vince has a chance of getting put in. Looking at everyone else on the bubble, you could argue that he's the 5th in line.

- Ray Allen
- Rajon Rondo
- Mo Williams
- David Lee
- Vince Carter

Personally, I have it as Williams, Carter, Allen, Lee, Rondo. Any way you slice it, I don't see much love for VC here.

No love for Andre Miller?

vincecarter4pres wrote:No love for Andre Miller?

lawl

vincecarter4pres wrote:No love for Andre Miller?

might go down as one of the better pgs never to make an allstar team...Ian Eagle touched on this during the philly game...

looks like ray allen is hurt so vince might actually be there afte rall

Chandler55 wrote:looks like ray allen is hurt so vince might actually be there afte rall

i wouldnt be surprised if stern actually chooses a Center this time.

espn.com via AP:

Allen, who was wearing a wrap on his right hand in the locker room, is expected to be ready to go Thursday night in Dallas.