Duncan and Parker All-Star Reserves

Post #1 » by **Nolan** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:49 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/allstar2013/story/_/id/8878380/2013-nba-all-star-game-san-antonio-spurs-chicago-bulls-get-two-reserves

They both deserve it, espically Duncan he's been having an unreal season.

Donald Kaufman · Post #2 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:54 am

Both deserve it. TD is having a throwback year performance-wise and Parker has been his usual self. He must be the most undervalued/rated player in the NBA. He's never mentioned with the top tier PG's but his numbers and overall impact on a consistent title contender suggest he's right there.

I don't like that Howard's starting. It's the fans that put him there but I'm not even sure he deserves to be an All Star at all, let alone a starter. Same with KG.

Brook Lopez got snubbed.

Post #3 » by **Nolan** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:12 pm

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Lopez and Curry both got snubbed.

Over the years i've began to care less and less about All-Star selections. It seems that the All-Star game has gone from being a display of leagues most talented players to a popularity contest and that's basically made this game meaning less in my eyes.

RyanStorm · Post #4 » by **RyanStorm** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:42 pm

I feel snubbed in Utah, but the problem is, to get the guys I want in, I would have to take out someone. Parker and Duncan are the two I couldn't take out, Griffen/CP3 and Durant/Westbrook are the same as Parker/Duncan.

Aldridge and Harden are two I could, there not winning like GS and UTA are. I would have given Curry, Harden's spot. Then I would give Jefferson Aldridg's spot. Not because of stats or popularity, but because they are winning games, and they are actually in line for going to the playoffs.

But I am not gonna get into why I don't think Kobe, Howard, Rondo, or Garnet should go. I just feel stats shouldn't be the only thing. I mean look at Lakers stats, they are off the hook, yet they are not winning...at all.

Donald Kaufman · Post #5 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:58 am

Nolan wrote:^
Lopez and Curry both got snubbed.

Over the years i've began to care less and less about All-Star selections. It seems that the All-Star game has gone from being a display of leagues most talented players to a popularity contest and that's basically made this game meaning less in my eyes.

Yep, totally agree. It's been years since I even watched the AS game. Maybe a decade or more. It's boring. The dunk comp and 3 pt contest hold some interest, but even then I'm happy to watch the highlights.

And I think our players feel the same way. You know Duncan could care less about being there. If Pop is coaching the team, TD will barely play.

TwentyOne920 · Post #6 » by **TwentyOne920** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:00 am

Donald Kaufman wrote:
Nolan wrote:^
Lopez and Curry both got snubbed.

Over the years i've began to care less and less about All-Star selections. It seems that the All-Star game has gone from being a display of leagues most talented players to a popularity contest and that's basically made this game meaning less in my eyes.

Yep, totally agree. It's been years since I even watched the AS game. Maybe a decade or more. It's boring. The dunk comp and 3 pt contest hold some interest, but even then I'm happy to watch the highlights.

And I think our players feel the same way. You know Duncan could care less about being there. If Pop is coaching the team, TD will barely play.

With a W against PHX and the Clips' L to POR, Pop looks increasingly a lock by Feb 3.

The Spurs play CHA (who have had a few wins as of late, but come on, the Spurs blew them out by 30 in Charlotte) then WAS (who are playing well lately, though) before Feb 3.

Donald Kaufman · Post #7 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:53 am

Yep. And you really know that Pop has zero interest in coaching the West All Stars.

RyanStorm · Post #8 » by **RyanStorm** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:42 am

Lopez got in for Rondo, so now Curry is the biggest snub...but that doesn't matter Lee got in.

I still hate the fan vote thing. The big cities are always automatic. I mean so many losers are in the All Star reserves. I don't care what anyone says, stats don't mean ****, unless your winning games. I mean whats the point in being the highest points per game and be under .500(LAL, BOS)

Now Howard might be injured, so I wonder if Curry is going to get his spot??