Other Playoff Series

[bwgood77]

The hypocrisy is interesting though. For years Booker got snubbed because they kept saying “reward winning” even when he was putting up good counting stats. Now he’s winning but we’re gonna reward “counting stats” over winning lol.

There’s no doubt in my mind if Booker was a Laker and they were in our shoes with the best record in the league, Booker would definitely have been an All Star starter. CP3 would get in as an alternate and hell maybe even Bridges.

Booker will be chosen for sure. The other two guys who got chosen are the next top teams in the league. It's not like they are on bad teams.

Let’s see. In the past other coaches haven’t seemed to like him for whatever reason so let’s see in a couple days I guess.

CP3 better get in as a lock as well. Best record in the league better have at least 2 if not 3 All Stars.

They will both get in.

[spanishninja]

Looking at the standings, nothing would make me happier than if the top 4 finished the way they sit right now. Memphis and GSW battling in the 2nd round and we'd get Utah.
Not to say Utah would be easy or a sure win, but I'd love to avoid one of the Warriors and Griz

Yeah, if we could avoid the Warriors/refs or the Grizz, that would make the playoffs easier for the Suns.

i dont see memphis letting up. they might even get 2nd seed if draymond's injury is more serious than originally thought.

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[RunDogGun]

Smart reveals that he has been playing with glass in his hand for 4 yrs. This struck me a bit funny. I was totally picture him playing with a beer glass, which would be impressive.

[Revived]

Booker will be chosen for sure. The other two guys who got chosen are the next top teams in the league. It's not like they are on bad teams.

Let’s see. In the past other coaches haven’t seemed to like him for whatever reason so let’s see in a couple days I guess.

CP3 better get in as a lock as well. Best record in the league better have at least 2 if not 3 All Stars.

They will both get in.

Hopefully by coaches vote and not as injury/covid replacements like before.

[bwgood77]

Let’s see. In the past other coaches haven’t seemed to like him for whatever reason so let’s see in a couple days I guess.

CP3 better get in as a lock as well. Best record in the league better have at least 2 if not 3 All Stars.

They will both get in.

Hopefully by coaches vote and not as injury/covid replacements like before.

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

[lilfishi22]

They will both get in.

Hopefully by coaches vote and not as injury/covid replacements like before.

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

[Qwigglez]

Hopefully by coaches vote and not as injury/covid replacements like before.

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

I was thinking the same, or even Bridges.

I meaning looking at the top teams in the West who deserves to get in?
Here is my list...
Booker
CP3
Draymond Green
Mitchell
Gobert
Luka
KAT

Can make a case for AD because of his numbers, but Lakers are sitting in 9th at 24-27, plus he's missed a lot of time. One of these guys has to be out for me to see Ayton or Bridges make it in, but even then I could see AD being the injury replacement.

[spanishninja]

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

I was thinking the same, or even Bridges.

I meaning looking at the top teams in the West who deserves to get in?
Here is my list...
Booker
CP3
Draymond Green
Mitchell
Gobert
Luka
KAT

Can make a case for AD because of his numbers, but Lakers are sitting in 9th at 24-27, plus he's missed a lot of time. One of these guys has to be out for me to see Ayton or Bridges make it in, but even then I could see AD being the injury replacement.

I think the train has probably left the station in terms of 3 all-stars after the Wiggins incident, but how about Cam and/or Booker at the 3-point shootout? And CP3 at the skills competition again?

[lilfishi22]

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

I was thinking the same, or even Bridges.

I meaning looking at the top teams in the West who deserves to get in?
Here is my list...
Booker
CP3
Draymond Green
Mitchell
Gobert
Luka
KAT

Can make a case for AD because of his numbers, but Lakers are sitting in 9th at 24-27, plus he's missed a lot of time. One of these guys has to be out for me to see Ayton or Bridges make it in, but even then I could see AD being the injury replacement.

As in he's the one to be replaced because he is/going to be injured?

Caved and had a look at the final fan votes, not that it's a great indication of how coaches would vote but it should give us a list to choose from.

WC Starters:
1. Lebron
2. Jokic
3. Wiggins
4. Steph
5. Morant

Reserves (my guess):
6. Luka
7. Book
8. CP3
9. Mitchell
10. Draymond
11. KAT
12. Ayton/Gobert

WC front court fan voting list:
1. Lebron (starter)
2. Jokic (starter)
3. Wiggins (starter)
4. Paul George (injured)
5. AD (who knows)
6. Draymond (probably get in)
7. Carmelo (No chance)
8. KAT (probably get in)
9. Gobert (50/50 on this one)
10. Ayton

WC back court fan voting list:
1. Steph (starter)
2. Morant (starter)
3. Luka (In)
4. Klay (wild card chance)
5. Book (In)
6. Westbrook (wild card chance)
7. CP3 (In)
8. Mitchell (probably get in)
9. Dame (injured)
10. Monk (even bigger travesty if he makes it any AD/Westbrook don't)

Potential wild cards:
- KP
- Desmond Banes
- JJJr
- Anthony Edwards
- Bogdanovic
- Dejounte Murry
- Ingram
- JV
- SGA

[Revived]

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

I was thinking the same, or even Bridges.

I meaning looking at the top teams in the West who deserves to get in?
Here is my list...
Booker
CP3
Draymond Green
Mitchell
Gobert
Luka
KAT

Can make a case for AD because of his numbers, but Lakers are sitting in 9th at 24-27, plus he's missed a lot of time. One of these guys has to be out for me to see Ayton or Bridges make it in, but even then I could see AD being the injury replacement.

I think the train has probably left the station in terms of 3 all-stars after the Wiggins incident, but how about Cam and/or Booker at the 3-point shootout? And CP3 at the skills competition again?

Cam should definitely be in the 3pt shootout. Imo he should’ve been in it last year too.

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NBA casuals losing the plot as usual. What makes a player an all-star? Their ability to... win perhaps???? Total morons on twitter

[WeekapaugGroove]

The only real beef suns fans should have is the format that doesn't allow for a third G or Booker to be considered at F (he gaurds 3s enough where he should have been eligible). Most NBA lineups are a PG, 3 wings and a big so maybe the starters should use that format and if they did Booker is a no doubt starter.

Both Curry and Ja have been great on very good teams. There's an argument for Booker or Paul but it's not some tragedy that those guys got in as starters.

The Wiggins thing is completely moot because he didn't take their spot.

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[RunDogGun]

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NBA casuals losing the plot as usual. What makes a player an all-star? Their ability to... win perhaps???? Total morons on twitter

With his "thinking emoji", I took it as Booker and CP3 should be all star starters since they are both in the race for MVP and also play for the best team in the league.

[King4Day]

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NBA casuals losing the plot as usual. What makes a player an all-star? Their ability to... win perhaps???? Total morons on twitter

With his "thinking emoji", I took it as Booker and CP3 should be all star starters since they are both in the race for MVP and also play for the best team in the league.

I think that's what he was saying. That both guys are in the MVP race but don't get ASG starter love. Casual fans just vote for toys they like and give dumb reasons why they don't vote for a player like Booker (IE: empty stats guy)

[WeekapaugGroove]

NBA casuals losing the plot as usual. What makes a player an all-star? Their ability to... win perhaps???? Total morons on twitter

With his "thinking emoji", I took it as Booker and CP3 should be all star starters since they are both in the race for MVP and also play for the best team in the league.

I think that's what he was saying. That both guys are in the MVP race but don't get ASG starter love. Casual fans just vote for toys they like and give dumb reasons why they don't vote for a player like Booker (IE: empty stats guy)

But the two guys who are starting instead of Booker and Paul are also on this list.

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[bwgood77]

Hopefully by coaches vote and not as injury/covid replacements like before.

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

If he had played more games, I think he has a chance, or possibly anyway. I don't think he, Gobert or Towns make it, but if either don't or sit out, I think Ayton would possibly be injury replacement, though of course this is up to Silver.

I think Bridges could have a decent chance. I am quite sure coaches value what he brings a great deal.

AD will have the games played issue too, but he's played 2 more games than Ayton. Good chance he sits if he does get selected though given they are slowly bringing him back.

Gobert out too right now. Not sure how serious, and he once cried for not making all star teams so who knows about him?

[bwgood77]

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

I was thinking the same, or even Bridges.

I meaning looking at the top teams in the West who deserves to get in?
Here is my list...
Booker
CP3
Draymond Green
Mitchell
Gobert
Luka
KAT

Can make a case for AD because of his numbers, but Lakers are sitting in 9th at 24-27, plus he's missed a lot of time. One of these guys has to be out for me to see Ayton or Bridges make it in, but even then I could see AD being the injury replacement.

As in he's the one to be replaced because he is/going to be injured?

Caved and had a look at the final fan votes, not that it's a great indication of how coaches would vote but it should give us a list to choose from.

WC Starters:
1. Lebron
2. Jokic
3. Wiggins
4. Steph
5. Morant

Reserves (my guess):
6. Luka
7. Book
8. CP3
9. Mitchell
10. Draymond
11. KAT
12. Ayton/Gobert

WC front court fan voting list:
1. Lebron (starter)
2. Jokic (starter)
3. Wiggins (starter)
4. Paul George (injured)
5. AD (who knows)
6. Draymond (probably get in)
7. Carmelo (No chance)
8. KAT (probably get in)
9. Gobert (50/50 on this one)
10. Ayton

WC back court fan voting list:
1. Steph (starter)
2. Morant (starter)
3. Luka (In)
4. Klay (wild card chance)
5. Book (In)
6. Westbrook (wild card chance)
7. CP3 (In)
8. Mitchell (probably get in)
9. Dame (injured)
10. Monk (even bigger travesty if he makes it any AD/Westbrook don't)

Potential wild cards:
- KP
- Desmond Banes
- JJJr
- Anthony Edwards
- Bogdanovic
- Dejounte Murry
- Ingram
- JV
- SGA

I think Gobert is for sure higher than Towns...by a bit...with coaches. He was way higher with players I think (like 3rd to 7th) and media by quite a bit I'm sure. Also on a good team.

[bwgood77]

I was thinking the same, or even Bridges.

I meaning looking at the top teams in the West who deserves to get in?
Here is my list...
Booker
CP3
Draymond Green
Mitchell
Gobert
Luka
KAT

Can make a case for AD because of his numbers, but Lakers are sitting in 9th at 24-27, plus he's missed a lot of time. One of these guys has to be out for me to see Ayton or Bridges make it in, but even then I could see AD being the injury replacement.

I think the train has probably left the station in terms of 3 all-stars after the Wiggins incident, but how about Cam and/or Booker at the 3-point shootout? And CP3 at the skills competition again?

Cam should definitely be in the 3pt shootout. Imo he should’ve been in it last year too.

I'm sure they will put Booker in given he has won and is a big name. It's also his best 3 pt shooting season or close to it. Last year Cam shot under 35% from 3. Booker was a little worse but plenty of big names bigger.

Did they even have these contests last year? I know Booker skipped but I don't remember...may have canceled due to COVID.

[bwgood77]

NBA casuals losing the plot as usual. What makes a player an all-star? Their ability to... win perhaps???? Total morons on twitter

With his "thinking emoji", I took it as Booker and CP3 should be all star starters since they are both in the race for MVP and also play for the best team in the league.

I think that's what he was saying. That both guys are in the MVP race but don't get ASG starter love. Casual fans just vote for toys they like and give dumb reasons why they don't vote for a player like Booker (IE: empty stats guy)

Curry and Ja in MVP race too and not likely splitting votes with any other guards on their teams. Also on 2nd and 3rd place teams.

[WeekapaugGroove]

They will. Even if you thought it was borderline, with Lillard out as well as Kawhi, George, Zion, AD missing time, Ingram not going to make it after being one last year, etc, there just are not a ton of worthy all stars in the west.

I haven't looked too deeply into the numbers but does Ayton have a chance? Injury replacement chance?

If he had played more games, I think he has a chance, or possibly anyway. I don't think he, Gobert or Towns make it, but if either don't or sit out, I think Ayton would possibly be injury replacement, though of course this is up to Silver.

I think Bridges could have a decent chance. I am quite sure coaches value what he brings a great deal.

AD will have the games played issue too, but he's played 2 more games than Ayton. Good chance he sits if he does get selected though given they are slowly bringing him back.

Gobert out too right now. Not sure how serious, and he once cried for not making all star teams so who knows about him?

Yeah no way Ayton gets in. He's missed too much time.

I totally agree that Bridges has a better shot than people might realize. The F position is riddled with injuries and he's very well respected by coaches. Would be awesome if he does get in.

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