PHOENIX-INSPIRED DESIGN
The influence of this year's host city in the design is undeniable. The horizontal lines resemble Arizona's rock formations, while the progression of color (desert red for the West, sunset blue for the East) is emblematic of the legendary bird rising from the flames.
All Star Starter have been announced, here are the starting lineups for the game:
WEST STARTERS
PG- Chris Paul
SG- Kobe Bryant
SF- Amare Stoudemire
PF- Tim Duncan
C- Yao Ming
EAST STARTERS
PG- Allen Iverson
SG- Dwyane Wade
SF- Lebron James
PF- Kevin Garnett
C- Dwight Howard
Reserves TBA but it looks like its going to be:
WEST RESERVES
F-Bruce Bowen (how did this happen?!?)
F-Ron Artest
G-Tracy McGrady
G-Manu Ginobili
C-Shaquille O'Neal
EAST RESERVES
F-Yi Jianlian (dammit)
F-Paul Pierce
G-Vince Carter
G-Devin Harris
C-Kendrick Perkins
All Star caliber players snubbed this year:
EAST PLAYERS
Chris Bosh
Hedo Turkoglu
Danny Granger
Tayshaun Prince
Ray Allen
Joe Johnson
Jameer Nelson
WEST
Carmello Anthony
Dirk Nowitzki
Pau Gasol
LaMarcus Aldridge
Tony Parker
Steve Nash
Brandon Roy
Chauncey Billups
Andrew Bynum
