It seems there's more uproar about two OKC players being selected but why not more about Duncan being selected over Cousins?? Especially knowing Duncan couldn't give two $hits about the ASG. I don't believe he cared much for it 10 years ago and I damn sure would bet he doesn't give a crap about it now. He'd rather be chilling in the Virgin Islands during his break. That spot should be Boogie's.
Well you can make a case for Korver since there are hardly any all star worthy players in the east. . 2 players from the heat seriously. That being said I do not think Korver should make the squad, but I would not be upset if he made it over Wade or Anthony. In the west players like Lillard, and Cousins do not get in, so there is no way Green should make it.
He is not a specialist any longer when he does two things well and not just one. Shooting, Spacing and BBall IQ.
Ask yourself this question: when you're facing the Hawks, who do you worry about? You don't really worry about Horford, or Millsap, or Teague - not in the same way that you might worry about Lillard or Cousins or Harden. But you do worry about Korver, because if he gets even the slightest bit open, you're dead. I generally think what is a moron, but he has a point in his thread. There is no reason to continually give it to people just because they happen to dominate the ball more. Korver's impact is All-Star level with or without the ball. That should be all that matters.
This...it's crazy how opponents leave the paint open on transition etc because they see Korver at the 3pt line. Completely changes the opponents' defensive scheme and flow of the game, opens up the court for all his teammates.
I am advocating for more allstars that can impact the game instead of individual stats padder (even if they are superstar stats padder like Melo)
Lillard is pissed; from his instagram: damianlillard 23 minutes ago I just want to thank the coaches who feel I wasn't good enough, the fans that didn't think I was good enough , and Adam Silver also for not thinking I was good enough. This isn't unfamiliar territory for me , it's actually what my life has been inspired by. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed or that I don't feel disrespected but it's not too much to handle. Not the first or last guy to be snubbed. "You should have been there isn't good enough for me. But anyway, The reason I'm in these shoes is because I've always use the hand I was dealt to my advantage... A wise man once told me... " it ain't always gone be peaches and cream but somebody has to pay for the reason it's not ... One way or another " ... #ImThankful #Real #NonAllStar #RipCity #YellowTape
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Mmm oh yeah I'm gonna print that up and frame it on my wall. Dry your tears with some of that 100 million dollars adidas gave to you, ya no name scrub.
But seriously, Jeff Teague better come to play tonight cos Lillard is taking ALL the shots. He'll probably make Derek Rose's shot total from the last two games look like child's play.
Lillard to replace Blake Griffin _____________________ <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Maybe an All-Star replacement should come from the team that's 37-13 and had no reserves picked. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hoopidea?src=hash">#Hoopidea</a></p>— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnhollinger/status/564500776710860800">February 8, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Kerr says he'll go with a 3-guard lineup in the All-Star Game, starting Klay Thompson & James Harden for Kobe Bryant & Blake Griffin.</p>— Rusty Simmons (@Rusty_SFChron) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rusty_SFChron/status/565716176127672321">February 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
