NBA All Star Game

[youngsaint]

The latest polls have come in which are the final ones before the teams get announced.....


2008 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING EASTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards: Kevin Garnett (Bos) 1,756,251; LeBron James (Clev) 1,564,974; Chris Bosh (Tor) 516,669; Paul Pierce (Bos) 411,231; Yi Jianlian (Mil) 342,669; Caron Butler (Was) 213,924; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 196,362; Tayshaun Prince (Det) 178,122; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 168,287; Josh Smith (Atl) 163,384

Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 1,179,889; Jason Kidd (NJ) 868,069; Ray Allen (Bos) 733,440; Vince Carter (NJ) 708,409; Gilbert Arenas (Was) 585,345; Chauncey Billups (Det) 402,787; Michael Redd (Mil) 247,384; Richard Hamilton (Det) 193,618; Joe Johnson (Atl) 171,500; T.J. Ford (Tor) 164,342.

Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 1,456,898; Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) 701,253; Rasheed Wallace (Det) 190,684; Ben Wallace (Chi) 172,147; Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) 163,518; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 156,012; Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) 143,026; Emeka Okafor (Cha) 85,340; Zaza Pachulia (Atl) 66,705; Eddy Curry (NY) 64,896.

2008 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING WESTERN CONFERENCE

Forwards: Tim Duncan (SA) 1,246,125; Carmelo Anthony (Den) 1,218,106; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 946,421; Carlos Boozer (Utah) 402,917; Shawn Marion (Pho) 345,400; Shane Battier (Hou) 341,621; Josh Howard (Dal) 324,267; Luis Scola (Hou) 309,994; Kevin Durant (Sea) 299,481; Grant Hill (Pho) 248,273.

Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,441,333; Tracy McGrady (Hou) 907,639; Allen Iverson (Den) 827,273; Steve Nash (Pho) 808,995; Manu Ginobili (SA) 418,442; Tony Parker (SA) 374,340; Chris Paul (NO) 330,902; Baron Davis (GS) 298,827; Jason Terry (Dal) 241,839; Jerry Stackhouse (Dal) 212,320.

Centers: Yao Ming (Hou) 1,255,263; Amaré Stoudemire (Pho) 685,772; Marcus Camby (Den) 265,830; Erick Dampier (Dal) 207,354; Pau Gasol (Mem) 154,741; Tyson Chandler (NO) 135,388; Mehmet Okur (Utah) 132,310; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 117,508; Andris Biedrins (GS) 98,460; Chris Kaman (LAC) 97,569.

 

[triplejdude]

So, the likely starting lineups will be

EAST:
C: Dwight Howard
PF: Kevin Garnett
SF: LeBron James
SG: Dwyane Wade
PG: Jason Kidd

WEST:
C: Yao Ming
PF: Tim Duncan
SF: Carmelo Anthony
SG: Kobe Bryant
PG: Steve Nash/Allen Iverson (Can't decide whether they will play AI at point or shooting guard)

The teams look very similar to those that we have seen in previous years, should be a great match.

 

[justthedukes]

So, the likely starting lineups will be

EAST:
C: Dwight Howard
PF: Kevin Garnett
SF: LeBron James
SG: Dwyane Wade
PG: Jason Kidd

WEST:
C: Yao Ming
PF: Tim Duncan
SF: Carmelo Anthony
SG: Kobe Bryant
PG: Steve Nash/Allen Iverson (Can't decide whether they will play AI at point or shooting guard)

The teams look very similar to those that we have seen in previous years, should be a great match.

haha nice one.

 

[plowking]

haha nice one.

How do you suppose the teams could be improved. Everyone deserves a spot in that team bar Tracy McGrady.

 

[Stenglein's a Champ!]

C'mon Nash, pull through son.

 

[PHX]

How do you suppose the teams could be improved. Everyone deserves a spot in that team bar Tracy McGrady.

I dont think he was having a go at the teams more that the game is nothing and not all that exciting to watch on TV.

I find the 3 point shootout and skills challenge much better viewing.

 

[The_Young_Gun]

GO SHAQ..... 701,253 votes.

 

[peternorth]

and Iverson has beaten mcgrady to the west starting guard spot.
also looks like carmello will join him

 

[eathb]

DENVER – 9NEWS has confirmed that both Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson of the Denver Nuggets will be announced as starters in the NBA All-Star Game Thursday night.

The Nuggets have not had a player start the All-Star Game since Alex English did it in 1989. The year before was the last time the Nuggets had two starters, when English and Lafayette Lever both got the honor.

Starters for the game will be officially announced by the NBA Thursday night.

This will be the first time Anthony has started in the game and his second overall All-Star appearance. It is the eighth time Iverson will start and the ninth time he has appeared at the game.

Anthony had been second in fan voting for forwards in the Western conference, but Iverson moved ahead of Tracy McGrady with the Houston Rockets to get the starting spot.

The game is scheduled for Feb. 17.

Word going around though, that Stern and the NBA purposly rigged the votes so T-Mac can have his wish granted (of not wanting to participate in this year's All-Star game).

 

[eathb]

All-Star Jerseys:

EAST:

WEST:

they look quite nice this year

 

[eathb]

and the official starters have just been announced!

EAST
F: Kevin Garnett, Boston
F: LeBron James, Cleveland
C: Dwight Howard, Orlando
G: Dwyane Wade, Miami
G: Jason Kidd, New Jersey

WEST
F: Tim Duncan, San Antonio
F: Carmelo Anthony, Denver
C: Yao Ming, Houston
G: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
G: Allen Iverson, Denver

Looks like the West will beat the East again.

 

[Bourky23]

i'm not so sure.. will be a fantastic contest tho

 

[PHX]

i'm not so sure.. will be a fantastic contest tho

Its never a contest. Its just a few blokes aiming not to be injured and playing less D than Amare.

 

[peternorth]

east's team is strong. could come down to bench production, coaching savvy and team chemistry.

the east can run like the wind

 

[peternorth]

All-Star Jerseys:

EAST:

WEST:

they look quite nice this year

presumptuous to have billups and mcgady there wasnt it (not aimed at you, and yes its only examples)?

 

[Jeffers]

AI and Kobe on the same team...should be interesting.

 

[KGCC07]

AI and Kobe on the same team...should be interesting.

why is that?

AI is the Assist man and Kobe is the hog..

 

[Stenglein's a Champ!]

why is that?

AI is the Assist man and Kobe is the hog..

One glance at "other teams" answered my question.

 

[thewhippersnapper]

why is that?

AI is the Assist man and Kobe is the hog..

Only a Denver fan...

 

[celtic_pride]

What a bloody joke the fans are -
Voting Iverson ahead of Chris Paul ...

What kind of moronic logic is that ???

Worst ALL STAR STARTER SNUB EVER (esp if u consider as well that AI isn't really a traditional PG)

 

[eathb]

Only a Denver fan...

why is that?

AI is the Assist man and Kobe is the hog..

Oglance at "other teams" answered my question.

In the past, he has been a passer in the All-Star games.

He's probably going to request limited minutes anyway.

 

[eathb]

presumptuous to have billups and mcgady there wasnt it (not aimed at you, and yes its only examples)?

happy now?

 

[eathb]

http://www.nba.com/features/racetothemvp_mailbag_080124.html

Who Mo Cheeks thinks deserves the reserves spot.

And Karl has said that he will vote for Steve Nash.

 

[Stenglein's a Champ!]

http://www.nba.com/features/racetothemvp_mailbag_080124.html

Who Mo Brooks thinks deserves the reserves spot.

And Karl has said that he will vote for Steve Nash.

He's always a good read.

 

[peternorth]

Its official

WEST EAST

C: Yao Howard
F: Duncan Garnett
F: Anthony James
G: Bryant Wade
G: Iverson Kidd

Bench

Paul Billups
D West Pierce
Nash J Johnson
Boozer Butler
Nowitzki Jamison
Roy Hamilton
Stoudemire Bosh