The first batch of votes has been added up for this upcoming NBA All-Star game. Each year there are several articles written about All-Star Snubs; people who should have played but didn’t receive an invite. In my perfect reality, this wouldn’t happen because I would decide all on my own.
But occasionally there are players who really just shouldn’t be there, but do for some ridiculous reason or another. They are sbuns; the opposite of snubs. Let’s go over the top three vote recipients by position in both conferences and deem worthiness.
The top three Eastern Conference forwards so far are Kevin Garnett, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Thankfully there’s not much to change here. Bosh isn’t having his best season, but he’s still the third best forward in the east. KG and LeBron are runaways for not only best forwards in the east, but best players in the league. That’s a really strong group for forwards in the east.
One guy I’d like to see play is former dunk champ Josh Smith. He’s playing great this year, leading the NBA in blocks and just turned 22 this month.
At guard in the east, we have Dwyane Wade, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter. Dwyane has been hurt, but is still amazing and getting better. Jason Kidd is always terrific to have at these games because he’s terrific at throwing lobs.
Hey, you say, why Vince? He’s not playing that well! Shouldn’t we put someone more deserving in there? The answer of course is no. In any other situation, it would of course be yes, but Vince Carter is half man, half amazing. As soon as anyone else in the world leaps over a 7’2” human being in a competitive game, we’ll stop giving Vince the go-to-All-Star-Game-no-matter-what cards.
Let’s also ignore any silliness about Chauncey Billups going to the All-Star game. There are too many other worthy candidates to let Mr. Overrated play. Why not have two-time slam dunk champ Jason Richardson provide a show? Or the multi-faceted Andre Iguodala show his stuff?
The Center is really dominated by one man in the East, and that is Dwight Howard, who thankfully is first. He is followed by Shaquille O’Neal and Rasheed Wallace. Normally I would be opposed to the last two, even though both have been key players on championship teams. Neither one is playing that well, though, and both are well passed their prime. Regardless, Shaq has a new toy that he brings to the All-Star game every year, plus he’s like the league’s uncle; he’s been around and he knows some stuff.
What I can’t stand is when people want Ben Wallace at the All-Star game. Why? Oh neat, he has an afro! The guy averages 4.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 32 minutes and will make $15,500,000 next year. No thanks.
The top three Eastern Conference forwards so far are Kevin Garnett, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Thankfully there’s not much to change here. Bosh isn’t having his best season, but he’s still the third best forward in the east. KG and LeBron are runaways for not only best forwards in the east, but best players in the league. That’s a really strong group for forwards in the east.
One guy I’d like to see play is former dunk champ Josh Smith. He’s playing great this year, leading the NBA in blocks and just turned 22 this month.
At guard in the east, we have Dwyane Wade, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter. Dwyane has been hurt, but is still amazing and getting better. Jason Kidd is always terrific to have at these games because he’s terrific at throwing lobs.
Hey, you say, why Vince? He’s not playing that well! Shouldn’t we put someone more deserving in there? The answer of course is no. In any other situation, it would of course be yes, but Vince Carter is half man, half amazing. As soon as anyone else in the world leaps over a 7’2” human being in a competitive game, we’ll stop giving Vince the go-to-All-Star-Game-no-matter-what cards.
Let’s also ignore any silliness about Chauncey Billups going to the All-Star game. There are too many other worthy candidates to let Mr. Overrated play. Why not have two-time slam dunk champ Jason Richardson provide a show? Or the multi-faceted Andre Iguodala show his stuff?
The Center is really dominated by one man in the East, and that is Dwight Howard, who thankfully is first. He is followed by Shaquille O’Neal and Rasheed Wallace. Normally I would be opposed to the last two, even though both have been key players on championship teams. Neither one is playing that well, though, and both are well passed their prime. Regardless, Shaq has a new toy that he brings to the All-Star game every year, plus he’s like the league’s uncle; he’s been around and he knows some stuff.
What I can’t stand is when people want Ben Wallace at the All-Star game. Why? Oh neat, he has an afro! The guy averages 4.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 32 minutes and will make $15,500,000 next year. No thanks.
Moving out West, the forwards look so much better than in previous years. The top three are Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan. The best part about this list is that Duncan isn’t at the top. Honestly, who would want to watch this guy at an All-Star game? He may be a good power forward, but he is not entertaining. He’s said it himself, and I won’t argue with the guy.
Here I make a case to remove Dirk and Timmy and replace them with Carlos Boozer, who as
you can see is outplaying Duncan, and the eternal Shawn Marion. Both of these players are more likely to throw down a real dunk as opposed to Tim Duncan’s “I don’t want to hurt my finger” dunks. With Dirk, I think it’s just best if he lays low for awhile. I still haven’t recovered from being totally wrong—along with everyone else in the world outside of Oakland—about last years first round against the Warriors, and I doubt that he has either. Let Marion go to the game and throw down some nice Nash oops.
The Western Guard spot is tough. The top three are Kobe, T-Mac and Steve Nash. All of these guys have to go, too. Personally I’m not a Kobe fan, but anyone who scores 81 points in a game gets the same card as Vince carter. Nash will make the fancy passes and, like Kidd, keep the game from getting sloppy.
But there are major snubs about to happen. Baron Davis was the best player in the playoffs last year, barring LeBron’s performance against the Pistons in game 5. So he has to be there. And what would an All-Star game be without Allen Iverson? Then again, aren’t Chris Paul and Deron Williams both playing out of their minds this year? Even Denver’s JR Smith can throw down some really impressive dunks. Such a tough call on this one, but there is still one really easy call…
No Tony Parker or Ginobili. With the list of eligible players above, no one with a functioning brain would suggest that these two should even be allowed to watch the game. What terrific traveling violations the officials would have to ignore if they were there. Please, don’t let this happen hoop fans.
The Western Center position is all messed up. The top three are Yao Ming, Amaré Stoudemire and Erick Dampier. I can’t believe that Dampier is even on the list. 4 points and 6 boards in 18 minutes a game does not sound like All-Star to me. That’s how Brad Miller played a few years ago.
Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler and Chris Kaman are all more than adequate subs vs. the inevitable Yao and undeserving and slow Dampier. Even Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge is playing great right now and deserves a trip more than Dampier.
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Here I make a case to remove Dirk and Timmy and replace them with Carlos Boozer, who as
you can see is outplaying Duncan, and the eternal Shawn Marion. Both of these players are more likely to throw down a real dunk as opposed to Tim Duncan’s “I don’t want to hurt my finger” dunks. With Dirk, I think it’s just best if he lays low for awhile. I still haven’t recovered from being totally wrong—along with everyone else in the world outside of Oakland—about last years first round against the Warriors, and I doubt that he has either. Let Marion go to the game and throw down some nice Nash oops.The Western Guard spot is tough. The top three are Kobe, T-Mac and Steve Nash. All of these guys have to go, too. Personally I’m not a Kobe fan, but anyone who scores 81 points in a game gets the same card as Vince carter. Nash will make the fancy passes and, like Kidd, keep the game from getting sloppy.
But there are major snubs about to happen. Baron Davis was the best player in the playoffs last year, barring LeBron’s performance against the Pistons in game 5. So he has to be there. And what would an All-Star game be without Allen Iverson? Then again, aren’t Chris Paul and Deron Williams both playing out of their minds this year? Even Denver’s JR Smith can throw down some really impressive dunks. Such a tough call on this one, but there is still one really easy call…
No Tony Parker or Ginobili. With the list of eligible players above, no one with a functioning brain would suggest that these two should even be allowed to watch the game. What terrific traveling violations the officials would have to ignore if they were there. Please, don’t let this happen hoop fans.
The Western Center position is all messed up. The top three are Yao Ming, Amaré Stoudemire and Erick Dampier. I can’t believe that Dampier is even on the list. 4 points and 6 boards in 18 minutes a game does not sound like All-Star to me. That’s how Brad Miller played a few years ago.
Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler and Chris Kaman are all more than adequate subs vs. the inevitable Yao and undeserving and slow Dampier. Even Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge is playing great right now and deserves a trip more than Dampier.
You can email the JackDaddy at jackhoops@gmail.com
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