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Kobe Bryant's finger is still bothering him, and the Lakers star was set to see a doctor in Los Angeles on Thursday to determine whether he'll play in the All-Star Game this weekend.

Bryant, who dislocated his right pinkie last week, scored 29 points in 35 minutes in Wednesday's 117-92 win at Minnesota. Bryant sat out the fourth quarter and had the finger X-rayed after the game.

Coach Phil Jackson said he'd prefer Bryant not play in the All-Star Game. Bryant said he'll travel to New Orleans for the festivities, but he's probably out for the 3-point contest and isn't sure about suiting up for Sunday's exhibition.

"We'll see what doc has to say," Bryant said.

He was hit on the finger by Minnesota's Rashad McCants while the two were fighting for a second-quarter rebound. After the game, Bryant was wearing a black compression wrap on his hand.

"Every time it gets hit, it swells up again," he said.

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OMFG... Shiek you are not lying... I think I just creamed my pants....

Go Deron go!

Im not going to get my hopes up, but if he doesnt play does Deron get the AS nod? Or does Baron, Manu or Josh Howard get a shot?

Must be from fingering 18-year old hotel employees against their will.

What? Too soon?

Baron will probably get it... BUT considering Deron will be in town anyways for the Skills Competition, there is a slight possibility.

i bet he'll play

I think Deron deserves the spot ahead of Baron Davis, but the Golden State Warriors are the playoff caliber team in the West, without representation at the All-Star game. I think the league would take that into account with their pick.


I dont think Kobe will play, if he's out for the 3 point contest, he will probably be out for the ASG.

I would guess Baron gets the spot if it opens up. I think there are more GS fans than UT fans.

If it was up to me, I'd be fair, and give it to Davis, considering his team's record is only a game and a half off of Utah, and that comes with the 7 game suspension that Stephen Jackson had to start the season. Given that GS has the 9th best record in the league, they deserve representation in the ASG. It's a shame that he didn't get the spot over Roy.

Another guy that I think Stern might consider putting in is Manu, whose been having pretty much a 20/5/5 season in 31mpg off the bench. It would be awkward to have bench player make the All-Star game over one of the top 5 PGs in the league, but it wouldn't be the first time.

Baron will probably get it, but I dont think he neccessarily deserves it:

Season Avg.:
DERON:
19.1 PPG, .514 FG%, .800 FT%, .407 3pt%, 3.0 REB, 9.7 ASST, 1.2 STL, 0.3 BLK, 3.5 TO, 30 Double Doubles, and the Jazz are 34-19 will D-Will at the helm. Deron also averages 37 minutes a game.
BARON:
21.6 PPG, .418 FG%, .744 FT%, .342 3pt%, 4.8 REB, 8.0 ASST, 2.5 STL, 0.5 BLK, 2.75 TO, 13 Double Doubles, and the Warriors are 32-20 with Baron at the Helm. Baron also average 39.5 minutes a game.

Last 5 games:
DERON: 21.6 PPG, 10.4 ASST, 3.0 REB, 3.8 TO, 1.5 STL Jazz 4-1
.549 FG%, .538 3pt%, .920 FT%
BARON: 16.6 PPG, 8.2 ASST, 4.4 REB, 3.4 TO, 3.0 STL GS 4-1
.388 FG%, .267 3pt%, .643 FT%

Head to head: (2 games this year avg.)
DERON: 27 PPG, 9.5 ASST, 3.5 REB, 2 STL, 3.5 TO Jazz 2-0
In 2 games Deron went 21-32 FG, 5-8 FT, 7-10 3 PT
BARON: 18 PPG, 9 ASST, 2.5 REB, 3 STL, 3.5 TO GS 0-2
In 2 games Baron went 10-26 FG, 15-22 FT, 1-10 3 PT

Deron needs to cut down on the To's.

If B-Diddy makes the ASG, I want to see Deron in the 3P shoot out.

SomeBunghole wrote:Must be from fingering 18-year old hotel employees against their will.

He actually fingered Vince Carter. He heard people say Vince has a vagina.

If he doesn't participate in the 3-point shootout, I wonder if Kyle Korver will receive and consideration.

ele.ven wrote:If he doesn't participate in the 3-point shootout, I wonder if Kyle Korver will receive and consideration.

He can't. He has to go back to Philly and do his laundry.

What the hell guys, the shoot out participants have been decided for a while lol. The shoot out is in two days.

ele.ven wrote:If he doesn't participate in the 3-point shootout, I wonder if Kyle Korver will receive and consideration.

Dirk is in per BSPN.

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Dirk is in per BSPN.

****ing BSPN.

I wish he didn't play at all and rest his finger cuz otherwise it might get even worse.

Davis might play and has the most chances.

wtf Dirk?

He's been going already for like the past 3 years get someone new.