Suns and the upcoming all-star game

[bigfoot]

I'm sure this is a bit early but the Suns having the best record at 18-3 got me thinking about the all-star game. I really can't imagine a big change in the fan voting over last year and expect we will see close to the same starters

Curry
Doncic
Lebron
Leonard but probably Davis
Jokic

Sucks because Leonard is injured but those players have been voted in before, especially with the larger fan bases for the Lakers and Clips. Lakers almost guaranteed two starters even with their crappy record.

So how do people think the reserves stack up in the West at the backcourt and frontcourt positions.

Are Paul and Booker shoe-ins? Does Klay making a December return jeopardize their chances??

Does Ayton stand any chance of beating out Gobert, Davis, Leonard, LeBron, Jokic, George, Zion, Towns, Ingram, Wiggins, Barnes, and Valanciunas???

[lilfishi22]

Can't see Ayton making it. Book and CP3 should be shoe-ins.

[SkyBill40]

Ayton won't make it. Pretty much zero chance there. Even Booker isn't a guaranteed selection even with him playing as well as he is.

Fan voting has largely killed the respectability of being an all star. It's not about contributions and performance insofar as it is about straight popularity. It's a sham and being voted an all's tar doesn't carry as much lustre as it did in years past.

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[Saberestar]

CP3 and Book are a sure thing going there.

Ayton and Bridges have a LONG-shot.

Imagine that we go to the All Star being a .900 team...that would open the possibility to put Ayton and/or Bridges there.

[Qwigglez]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

[garrick]

I think CP3 will get in but I wouldn't be surprised if Book is another injury replacement like last year.

Fan and media voting is an utter joke.

[bwgood77]

I'm sure this is a bit early but the Suns having the best record at 18-3 got me thinking about the all-star game. I really can't imagine a big change in the fan voting over last year and expect we will see close to the same starters

Curry
Doncic
Lebron
Leonard but probably Davis
Jokic

Sucks because Leonard is injured but those players have been voted in before, especially with the larger fan bases for the Lakers and Clips. Lakers almost guaranteed two starters even with their crappy record.

So how do people think the reserves stack up in the West at the backcourt and frontcourt positions.

Are Paul and Booker shoe-ins? Does Klay making a December return jeopardize their chances??

Does Ayton stand any chance of beating out Gobert, Davis, Leonard, LeBron, Jokic, George, Zion, Towns, Ingram, Wiggins, Barnes, and Valanciunas???

Leonard won't be voted in. AD likely will because of the fanbase of the Lakers.

Ayton doesn't have a chance I don't think....not in votes. If in the old east we might since guys like Korver and Teague made it when they had the best record, but with Jokic and Towns in the west along with someone like AD being considered a big, it's tough.

George is super underrated and a stud. Zion won't get in. Ingram won't..he barely made it last year. I can't imagine Wiggins or Barnes will...nice season but I'd be shocked. Valanciunas? No way...their team sucks and he's not THAT good.

Gobert is ahead of Ayton too...given their record/pt differential.

No shame though....Book didn't get in even as replacement until 5th year, and still has never made it in without being replacement.

If an injury to Towns or if someone sits out then there may be a possibility. I think some coaches may recognize his value defensively with switching/contesting more than many fans do though. And some media.

Not sure about Bridges but he has maybe about as good as a shot of Ayton. I think if we have as many injuries, we may.

Klay may have a chance if he plays like a stud when he comes back...moreso than most guys you named, but likely hasn't played enough and can't beat Doncic/Curry in votes.

[bwgood77]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

[Qwigglez]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

Very surprised by Lillard's huge dropoff to start the season, he is shooting a career low under 40% from the field, and close to 30% from 3. I just think if someone was to get snubbed it would be him. I think it really depends who emerges from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference, I didn't realize 4th-10th is separated by 1.5 games. Also completely forgot about Ja Morant, he is another likely candidate to make the all-star team depending if the Grizzlies can maintain a top 5 seed.

[bigfoot]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

Very surprised by Lillard's huge dropoff to start the season, he is shooting a career low under 40% from the field, and close to 30% from 3. I just think if someone was to get snubbed it would be him. I think it really depends who emerges from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference, I didn't realize 4th-10th is separated by 1.5 games. Also completely forgot about Ja Morant, he is another likely candidate to make the all-star team depending if the Grizzlies can maintain a top 5 seed.

This got me thinking about the guard situation. Laker fandom could try to vote in three starters. LeBron, AD, and Westbrook. Curry is shoo-in but I wonder if the LA fan vote could push in Westbrook over Doncic?

[bwgood77]

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

Very surprised by Lillard's huge dropoff to start the season, he is shooting a career low under 40% from the field, and close to 30% from 3. I just think if someone was to get snubbed it would be him. I think it really depends who emerges from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference, I didn't realize 4th-10th is separated by 1.5 games. Also completely forgot about Ja Morant, he is another likely candidate to make the all-star team depending if the Grizzlies can maintain a top 5 seed.

This got me thinking about the guard situation. Laker fandom could try to vote in three starters. LeBron, AD, and Westbrook. Curry is shoo-in but I wonder if the LA fan vote could push in Westbrook over Doncic?

No, Doncic will get in through fan vote. Westbrook could make it but I don't know how excited LA fans are about him overall.

[bwgood77]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

Very surprised by Lillard's huge dropoff to start the season, he is shooting a career low under 40% from the field, and close to 30% from 3. I just think if someone was to get snubbed it would be him. I think it really depends who emerges from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference, I didn't realize 4th-10th is separated by 1.5 games. Also completely forgot about Ja Morant, he is another likely candidate to make the all-star team depending if the Grizzlies can maintain a top 5 seed.

Yeah, Ja is probably deserving. Moreso than Lillard this year. Will be interesting to see how votes are different between players, media and coaches.

[phx#7]

I hate the AS game. I usually end up watching some of the events out of boredom but the game itself is beyond dull. I get that it is important to most players so in that respect I hope the guys get their recognition, but I won't bother watching regardless of who makes it.

[Qwigglez]

Yeah I can't recall watching an all-star game in a very long time. Last time I was really into it was Jordan with the Wizards and hit the shot over Shawn Marion, man I was pissed. I typically tune out though of the game and just watch highlights sometimes. I enjoy the three point contest, and sometimes the dunk contest.

[spanishninja]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

i wouldn't be surprised. 40/30/90 is not going to cut it, portland is going nowhere this season and now he's gonna miss a few games too.

[spanishninja]

Booker and CP3 are in for sure. Lillard might not make it depending on their record, I could see Anthony Edwards making it possibly if the Wolves continue their success. Zion and Leonard shouldn't be on the team this year or even Mike Conley. I think DA has a chance of making it, though KAT didn't make it so he probably has a better shot of it than DA.

I'd be surprised is Lillard didn't make it despite his terrible efficiency this year, which is quite shocking.

Very surprised by Lillard's huge dropoff to start the season, he is shooting a career low under 40% from the field, and close to 30% from 3. I just think if someone was to get snubbed it would be him. I think it really depends who emerges from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference, I didn't realize 4th-10th is separated by 1.5 games. Also completely forgot about Ja Morant, he is another likely candidate to make the all-star team depending if the Grizzlies can maintain a top 5 seed.

snubbed would mean you are deserving and didn't get selected. Lillard is not deserving so far this year.