Name your All Star Reserves

The_Believer · Post #41 » by **The_Believer** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:58 am

Subaculta wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

The East is such a joke right now... I just spent the last 10 mins going over all the teams in the east to try and come up with better choices then Turkoglu and Butler... and its quite impossible.

without really taking the time to analyze it, you'd have to guess that there's at least 10 players in the West that would make the Eastern conference all star roster that will be left off the Western.

I bet you that the west snubs could beat the east all-stars East is just a joke with guys like Big Z and Joe Johnson making it. :rofl:

Thugleavy34 · Post #42 » by **Thugleavy34** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:05 pm

Subaculta wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I would think Jefferson and Granger both give Butler a run for his money in the East...

Out West... as much as I think Melo is an overrated player, he's one of the purest scoring machines in the NBA, and I'll take Josh Howard at the 3 over Butler.

Thats on top of having conversations about Pierce, Jackson, Marion (scoring is down, but rebounding and overall "glue" game have to be considered)... there's a few other 3's to consider as well.

Granger's not even close. It's like comparing Richardson to Kobe. I forgot about Pierce and Howard somehow, and Marion definitely warrants discussion, but the difference between him and Caron is you can give Caron the ball in crunch time and say, "lead us", and he'll win you ball games.

My main point was, Caron is no scrub. He's a legit all-star.

GSWhoopfan · Post #43 » by **GSWhoopfan** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:12 am

i think Nash should play 48 mpg...he is the most entertaining player in the league.

Tim Duncan, Boozer, and Dirk are these least entertaining players in the league. i hate seeing Boozer hit his chest and screen like hes King Kong. Duncan is just boring as hell to watch. Dirk is a jump shooter...oooh big freaking deal.

Allstar game should be pure entertainment. Duncan isnt entertaining in any concept. Hes a great player, but boring.

id much rather see Chandler who just elevates near the rim and looks to bring down the house all the time.

Thugleavy34 · Post #44 » by **Thugleavy34** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:19 am

my god...

yehyeh82 · Post #45 » by **yehyeh82** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:24 am

Thugleavy34 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Granger's not even close. It's like comparing Richardson to Kobe. I forgot about Pierce and Howard somehow, and Marion definitely warrants discussion, but the difference between him and Caron is you can give Caron the ball in crunch time and say, "lead us", and he'll win you ball games.

My main point was, Caron is no scrub. He's a legit all-star.

I agree completely. With Arenas out Caron has turned himself into the man. He is much better than Jefferson, let alone Granger. He can do everything, score, rebound and pass. Plus he is clutch. Caron is now a top 20 player in this league imo.

GSWhoopfan · Post #46 » by **GSWhoopfan** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:07 am

Caron was just as tight last season. He plays well with or without Gil. Kwame for Caron worked well for the Wizards.

Liqourish · Post #47 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:06 pm

Sheed doesn't want to be an All-Star. He wants the time off to spend with his wife and kids. I would see no problem making Bosh the backup C and letting another deserved player in the wing positions.

G: Chauncey Billups
G: Ray Allen
F: Caron Butler
F: Paul Pierce
C: Chris Bosh
WC: Antwan Jamison
WC: Richard Hamilton

G: Baron Davis
G: Steve Nash
F: Dirk Nowitzki
F: Carlos Boozer
C: Tyson Chandler
WC: Chris Paul
WC: Brandon Roy

St.Nick · Post #48 » by **St.Nick** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:39 pm

Hamilton is having an excellent season. I'd really like to see him in there.

Post #49 » by **Sleepy51** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:57 pm

GSWhoopfan wrote:i think Nash should play 48 mpg...he is the most entertaining player in the league.

Tim Duncan, Boozer, and Dirk are these least entertaining players in the league. i hate seeing Boozer hit his chest and screen like hes King Kong. Duncan is just boring as hell to watch. Dirk is a jump shooter...oooh big freaking deal.

Allstar game should be pure entertainment. Duncan isnt entertaining in any concept. Hes a great player, but boring.

id much rather see Chandler who just elevates near the rim and looks to bring down the house all the time.

You must really enjoy the And1 league.

-bob- · Post #50 » by **-bob-** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:24 pm

I"m gonna change my wild card spot for Marion to Roy. Roy is the #1 reason why the Blazers are good, I can't pick a 3rd option on another team over him.

GSWhoopfan · Post #51 » by **GSWhoopfan** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:57 am

actually and1 is not entertainment to me. watching a guy travel and breakdance then dunk isnt very interesting to me.

Post #52 » by **Sleepy51** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:33 am

GSWhoopfan wrote:actually and1 is not entertainment to me. watching a guy travel and breakdance then dunk isnt very interesting to me.

I'm honestly flabberghasted.

Mylie10 · Post #53 » by **Mylie10** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:39 am

I love that show and I'd take Silk right now.

Post #54 » by **Sleepy51** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:46 am

bballguy50 wrote:Portland loses tonight, drops to 9th.

2 games between 10th and 7th, and 4th with Denver/Utah/Portland division. Crazy.

So how does this factor into the discussion for everyone?

It doesn't absolutely decide the issue, but I have to say it adds significantly to the case for Baron over Roy in the all star game. It would be one thing if it were just the one game between us, but they are out of the playoffs at this point.

I think Baron is deserving at this point.

Sid the Squid · Post #55 » by **Sid the Squid** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:54 am

Ryan Seacrest even loves the And1 tour?

Why am I not surprised? :nonono:

There's no way the league is going to shut out the warriors.

Post #56 » by **Hopper15** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:12 am

Changing picks due to standings change. Boozer in for West. Amare for Chandler.

-bob- · Post #57 » by **-bob-** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:18 am

well I missed one already, ATL board saying Joe Johnson is a reserve.

Post #58 » by **Hopper15** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:20 am

He's ass this year. These coaches are retards.

Post #59 » by **Sleepy51** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:25 pm

-bob- wrote:well I missed one already, ATL board saying Joe Johnson is a reserve.

Worst All Star selection EVER.

gs7101 · Post #60 » by **gs7101** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:54 pm

Sleepy51 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

So how does this factor into the discussion for everyone?

It doesn't absolutely decide the issue, but I have to say it adds significantly to the case for Baron over Roy in the all star game. It would be one thing if it were just the one game between us, but they are out of the playoffs at this point.

I think Baron is deserving at this point.

Over past seasons, I believe the common denominator for Warrior players not being selected as all-star reserves was the team's under .500 record. The Western Conference coaches had to take a closer look at Davis this time. I really don't believe the games played last night had a major impact concerning the reserve selections--coaches most-likely had already cast their votes. Roy will be in New Orleans on all-star weekend--he will just play in the JV game on Saturday. Baron has played like an all-star, his team has a winning record, and they are in contention for the playoffs--put him on the team!