Bosh vs. Caron: Battle for the last All-Star spot?

Post #1 » by **Alfred** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:09 pm

The two back to back home and home games against the Wizards are not only pivotal for the Raptors and Wizards in this new year, I think they will be watched closely by the coaches to see who is more deserving of an All-Star berth. Bosh and Caron have both been playing incredibly this season, with Caron emerging as one of the true stars of the Eastern Conference.

This home and home duel between two of the Eastern Conference's best forwards will be a battle, not only for the 'W', but also for their reputation. Considering both Bosh and Caron are on the bubble of the All-Star reserve list, coaches wouldn't have to look far to see who deserves the nod for the final spot, the question is, who will it be? Will Bosh get the upper hand, shredding the Wizard's defense? Or Will Caron destroy Toronto with his dead-eye shooting and finishing skills?

dagger · Post #2 » by **dagger** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:11 pm

Alfred wrote:The two back to back home and home games against the Wizards are not only pivotal for the Raptors and Wizards in this new year, I think they will be watched closely by the coaches to see who is more deserving of an All-Star berth. Bosh and Caron have both been playing incredibly this season, with Caron emerging as one of the true stars of the Eastern Conference.

This home and home duel between two of the Eastern Conference's best forwards will be a battle, not only for the 'W', but also for their reputation. Considering both Bosh and Caron are on the bubble of the All-Star reserve list, coaches wouldn't have to look far to see who deserves the nod for the final spot, the question is, who will it be? Will Bosh get the upper hand, shredding the Wizard's defense? Or Will Caron destroy Toronto with his dead-eye shooting and finishing skills?

The voting is surely over now. The announcement is on Thursday and has to be wrapped up before then so TNT can line up the film and interviews that go with it.

CreaM · Post #3 » by **CreaM** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:11 pm

Man, even if the raptors loose both games, Bosh is still going to make the allstar team. There is no way they are going to leave him off this year.

Hendrix · Post #4 » by **Hendrix** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:14 pm

Pretty sure they're both locks. I can see Bosh, Butler, and Peirce in the ASG. After them Josh Smith, Gerald Wallce, Hedo Turkaglu etc... arn't as close.

TheMainEvent · Post #5 » by **TheMainEvent** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:14 pm

I would guess that the coaches have already decided on who's gonna come and who isn't (barring injuries, of course).

I think both Butler and Bosh will end up being on the team. There's no way Bosh can be left off... and Butler is very deserving as well.

rocket2981 · Post #6 » by **rocket2981** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:17 pm

Bosh and Butler are not on the bubble, they are in without question. They are the top 2 non-starters all-stars in the east.

reptar15 · Post #7 » by **reptar15** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:18 pm

butler has to be in, if he doesn't make the all star team then it'll be a disgrace to the league

The_Hater · Post #8 » by **The_Hater** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:18 pm

Bosh and Butler should both be no-brainers for all-star subs along with Billups and Pierce.

Players battling for the other 3 spots are the one's on the bubble.

mintsa · Post #9 » by **mintsa** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:19 pm

CreaM wrote:Man, even if the raptors loose both games, Bosh is still going to make the allstar team. There is no way they are going to leave him off this year.

Your avatar is gonna used like mad for the next couple of weeks. LOL

Guy Smiley · Post #10 » by **Guy Smiley** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:22 pm

Chris should make it and even Vince Carter has a shot.

Glen Grunwald still rules the land.

Courtside · Post #11 » by **Courtside** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:30 pm

CreaM wrote:Man, even if the raptors loose both games, Bosh is still going to make the allstar team. There is no way they are going to leave him off this year.

LOSE = opposite of win
LOOSE = your momma

Maybe that will help you spell it right

cdel00 · Post #12 » by **cdel00** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:32 pm

Courtside wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

LOSE = opposite of win
LOOSE = your momma

Maybe that will help you spell it right

very clever momma / grammar joke

Southward1 · Post #13 » by **Southward1** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:32 pm

lol...bosh and caron are the next guys i would take the in the east. Like the 6th and 7th men, then Billups and pierce. After that is when the crapshoot begins.

CreaM · Post #14 » by **CreaM** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:44 pm

Courtside wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

LOSE = opposite of win
LOOSE = your momma

Maybe that will help you spell it right

I'm jealous of you.

ghuytro · Post #15 » by **ghuytro** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:48 pm

CreaM wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

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I'm jealous of you.

What year did you win that? Was that before they started putting spelling bees on ESPN?

|llsT oNe · Post #16 » by **|llsT oNe** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:48 pm

They're both mortal locks.

Post #17 » by **Alfred** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:49 pm

CreaM wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

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I'm jealous of you.

ya dude im feelin' u speling isnt emportent. courtside get with the timez homie!

Air Canada · Post #18 » by **Air Canada** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:49 pm

Bosh and Butler will make it regardless, they both deserve to be there

CreaM · Post #19 » by **CreaM** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:50 pm

ghuytro wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

What year did you win that? Was that before they started putting spelling bees on ESPN?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXKXQeLYKc

mintsa · Post #20 » by **mintsa** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:51 pm

Caron & CB are a lock....they've both been playing great ball. Bosh was iffy in December but has plaeyed GREAT ball this month. Both are locks. We'll see Thursday.