Joe Johnson All-Star?

[HMFFL]

I spent most of yesterday discussing Joe Johnson and his struggles this month.

Today’s topic remains the same, for the most part.

Only this time the Hawks’ captain and two-time All-Star is awaiting word on whether or not he’ll be selected for his third straight trip to the NBA’s midseason showcase - to be held Feb. 13-16 in Phoenix.

For all the talk about his January struggles, it’s worth noting that the Eastern Conference coaches would be crazy to leave him off of the honor squad.

In each of the past two seasons the Hawks’ losing record was the one knock against him.

Even with their 5-8 record this month, that argument is left toothless by the Hawks’ 26-18 mark heading into tonight’s game against the Knicks here at Madison Square Garden.

Hawks coach Mike Woodson doesn’t even think it’s a debate worth having.

“Joe Johnson’s an All-Star?,” he said incredulously. “Of course he is. Why wouldn’t he be? He’s done any and everything you’d ask of an All-Star. He’s been our horse. And anybody that doesn’t realize that has a real problem.”

The All-Star reserves aren’t going to be officially released until Thursday night’s TNT broadcast.

But you better believe that if I hear anything about it, there will be hot news here as soon as humanly possible.

Either way, it’s time for you to weigh in on Joe.

All-Star or not?

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[killbuckner]

If he made it last season when he probably didn't deserve it then he will make it this season for sure.

[parson]

I'm sure you could be happier cheering for the Celtics right now. If Joe got the Paul Pierce treatment from the refs, he could be averaging 30/game.

Joe is a true allstar who's been carrying the load for us.

[td00]

He has to be included based on the success of this season so far.

Right behind him is Bibby, who has held up his end this year. Tough offseason decisions.

[LL Cool Scott]

There's no question. Even though he's in a shooting slump, he's doing so much for our team this year. He's really getting others involved. I just wish he'd be a leader and start kicking some asses that need to be kicked.

[TDcraz5]

He better make the East's squad...despite recently, he's straight nastyyy.

I just traded Josh Smith and Jason Terry for Deron Williams. Please give me some feedback. Sorry for posting here, no fantasy thread. This is my roster if the trade goes through....H2H league btw

G- Deron Williams
G- Joe Johnson
G- Chris Duhon
G- OJ Mayo

F- Carmelo Anthony
F- Andre Iguodala
F- Rashard Lewis
F- Wilson Chandler

C- Pau Gasol

Flex- Ramon Sessions

Bench:
F- Drew Gooden
C- Greg Oden
filler

[HMFFL]

His slump is at a very bad time, but every player has them, and Joe's going to bounce back. At this point during his career, I feel he has proven himself, and has earned his spot.

[HMFFL]

• JOE’S A NO-BRAINER: At least one player believes that Hawks captain and All-Star Joe Johnson is a cinch to named one of the reserves for the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Knicks forward Al Harrington, a former Hawks captain alongside Johnson, said it shouldn’t even be up for debate. “He’s got to be on there,” said Harrington, the Knicks’ leading scorer at 20.3 points per game. “I don’t know why anybody would think otherwise. He’s an All-Star player regardless. But they’re one of the top four teams in the East. You can’t have an All-Star without somebody from that team being represented. It wouldn’t be right.” The reserves for both the Eastern and Western Conference teams are scheduled to be announced Thursday night on TNT.

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[DirtybirdGA]

All star maybe but I wanted him to get 3rd all-nba, but it looks doubtful now.

[parson]

To my uneducated eye - and I've said this before - Joe looks hurt.

He also looks heavy. I don't know if he's out of shape (I doubt it) or if he's dragging a sore foot/ankle/leg or what, but Joe looks as if he is having trouble moving like he usually does.

Maybe he's just overused.

[tontoz]

The Hawks might not be the 4th place team in the east much longer. With JJ's numbers taking a dive i wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't make it.