Allstar Reserves: Introducing from the New Jersey Nets...

Post #1 » by **jerseyjac** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:56 pm

I guess this was leaked...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Shaquille O’Neal will make his return to the NBA’s All-Star Game on Feb. 15 in Phoenix, multiple front office sources told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday afternoon.

O’Neal, 36, was one of seven Western reserves chosen by the NBA’s coaches, and will play in the All-Star Game for the hometown Suns. O’Neal had played in 14 consecutive All-Star Games until missing out in 2008.

Yahoo! Sports obtained the rosters, and the West reserves also include the Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol, New Orleans Hornets’ David West, Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker, Denver Nuggets’ Chauncey Billups and Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy.

The East reserves include two Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis. East coaches also chose the Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce, Atlanta Hawks’ Joe Johnson, Toronto Raptors’ Chris Bosh, New Jersey Nets’ Devin Harris and Indiana Pacers’ Danny Granger.

Post #2 » by **jerseyjac** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:39 am

Devin Harris....yeah man...

Confirmed/annouced by TNT http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wireta ... announced/

Da big3 · Post #3 » by **Da big3** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:24 am

Rashard lewis? Nelson? Pierce? over carter, that is a robbery my friend...

Post #4 » by **jerseyjac** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:31 am

Da big3 wrote:Rashard lewis? Nelson? Pierce? over carter, that is a robbery my friend...

I feel bad for Ray Allen...I thought he was having a better year than Pierce...one thing was for sure, we were not getting 2...and Devin had the best chance regardless of Vince's stats...he'll enjoy the time sleeping...

Da big3 · Post #5 » by **Da big3** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:48 am

jerseyjac wrote:
Da big3 wrote:Rashard lewis? Nelson? Pierce? over carter, that is a robbery my friend...

I feel bad for Ray Allen...I thought he was having a better year than Pierce...one thing was for sure, we were not getting 2...and Devin had the best chance regardless of Vince's stats...he'll enjoy the time sleeping...

yea, i guess so, the All-star means alot to younger guys ala nelson, harris, granger, etc, as for VC he dosnt have to prove anyhing plus he has fresher legs for the half, plus we dont have to pay him more money...

iceman3699 · Post #6 » by **iceman3699** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:04 am

I feel like Harris could of used the days off...but who can say no to the f'n All-Star Game...good job Devin!!

Post #7 » by **MagicMadness** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:50 am

Iverson stealing a starter's spot sort of screwed things up, unfortunately.

It was pretty clear that one of Nelson/Willams/Rondo would take a spot, but because of Iverson, Carter ends up getting the shaft.

What was surprising to see was Lewis getting one of the spots, because he wasn't really expected to. Take Iverson out of the equation, and then Lewis, and both Carter and Allen get in.

Post #8 » by **jerseyjac** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:24 pm

MagicMadness wrote:Iverson stealing a starter's spot sort of screwed things up, unfortunately.

It was pretty clear that one of Nelson/Willams/Rondo would take a spot, but because of Iverson, Carter ends up getting the shaft.

What was surprising to see was Lewis getting one of the spots, because he wasn't really expected to. Take Iverson out of the equation, and then Lewis, and both Carter and Allen get in.

yeh, you're probably right...good for Rashard and Jameer...always liked Lewis's game, and I've been trying to convince Howard that Jameer had the guts and know-how to get it done in Orlando :wink:

...he's finally hit his groove...plus he's not looking over his shoulder...

Post #9 » by **Rich Rane** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:14 pm

It could be worse for Carter...he could be Al Jefferson. Seriously...David West?

Post #10 » by **jerseyjac** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:24 pm

Rich Rane wrote:It could be worse for Carter...he could be Al Jefferson. Seriously...David West?

definitely agree w/ that...Al got snubbed big time...

aussienet · Post #11 » by **aussienet** » Mon Feb 2, 2009 7:09 am

Hey guy's seein as how billups and AI were both traded before the allstar game. Do thier votes transfer over to the east/west?
Just curious.
OT what date is the trade deadline?

Cheers

Post #12 » by **jerseyjac** » Tue Feb 3, 2009 10:17 pm

Jameer out? Vince in? ...maybe Ray boy...

Post #13 » by **jerseyjac** » Tue Feb 3, 2009 10:24 pm

aussienet wrote:Hey guy's seein as how billups and AI were both traded before the allstar game. Do thier votes transfer over to the east/west?
Just curious.
OT what date is the trade deadline?

Cheers

this yr. its Feb. 19th...usually 3pm...

Chris Morris · Post #14 » by **Chris Morris** » Tue Feb 3, 2009 11:12 pm

jerseyjac wrote:Jameer out? Vince in? ...maybe Ray boy...

Unfortunately, I don't think Vince has a chance of getting put in. Looking at everyone else on the bubble, you could argue that he's the 5th in line.

- Ray Allen
- Rajon Rondo
- Mo Williams
- David Lee
- Vince Carter

Personally, I have it as Williams, Carter, Allen, Lee, Rondo. Any way you slice it, I don't see much love for VC here.

vincecarter4pres · Post #15 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Wed Feb 4, 2009 12:45 am

No love for Andre Miller?

halfHAVOC · Post #16 » by **halfHAVOC** » Wed Feb 4, 2009 10:39 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:No love for Andre Miller?

lawl

Post #17 » by **jerseyjac** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:38 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:No love for Andre Miller?

might go down as one of the better pgs never to make an allstar team...Ian Eagle touched on this during the philly game...

Chandler55 · Post #18 » by **Chandler55** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:42 am

looks like ray allen is hurt so vince might actually be there afte rall

VCRJKidd15 · Post #19 » by **VCRJKidd15** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:44 am

Chandler55 wrote:looks like ray allen is hurt so vince might actually be there afte rall

i wouldnt be surprised if stern actually chooses a Center this time.

Post #20 » by **jerseyjac** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:40 pm

espn.com via AP:

Allen, who was wearing a wrap on his right hand in the locker room, is expected to be ready to go Thursday night in Dallas.