Should Harden take Kobe's starting spot in the all-star game?

LMA should start

 

Of course, but I don't like the way the OP worded the two choices in the poll. I'm sure he/she intended it to be amusing, but Harden has been busting his arse while being second in the league in minutes per game. He's earned the spot, in my humble opinion.

 

When you quote a source, you're supposed to include the link.

 

I know it was playful, but Harden has been really consistent with defense in the last couple of weeks.

And yes Harden should replace Kobe, a SG for a SG.

 

I think Kobe should play even only for two minutes for this reason, plus this could be his last ASG. And the league gets to sell some jerseys.

But if not, here's what Morey says:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If Kobe out then <a href="https://twitter.com/JHarden13">@JHarden13</a> should start or, since positions don't matter, <a href="https://twitter.com/KDTrey5">@KDTrey5</a> should be SG &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/DwightHoward">@DwightHoward</a> starts w/next highest votes</p>&mdash; Daryl Morey (@dmorey) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey/statuses/426546642595352576">January 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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I like D-fense and I like Harden. It's kind of a draw here.
Aldridge would be fine by me also.

 

one is a rocket...

one is a houston rocket...


ONE IS A FRIGGIN HOUSTON ROCKET!!!!



:grin:

 

is kobe usually that passive aggressive? those words are off the charts. I guess in the nba, it's the only way to be critical though.

 

Because if you've already got THREE forwards in your starting lineup, why not go for FOUR?

 

are you ruling out Aldridge ever becoming a Rocket???!

 

It'll be great if Harden can start.

 

They already have 3 Fs as it is. Will Durant move to the SG, Love at the 3, Griffin at the 4 and Aldridge at the 5? Love at 3 doesn't feel right. I think it's between Lillard and Harden. I hope it's Harden, though Lillard better be in as a reserve at least.

 

Harden getting no love from anyone. Should be a wake up call for him.

 

I don't know, call me naive but..I feel like it's less about his D or perceived lack thereof and maybe more about his um... how shall I say this....lack of charisma?? It is after all a popularity contest. Either way, he'll be there even if the comish doesn't pick him to replace mamba - just on the bench.

 

Over Harden..!! they have to be out of their minds

 

so for the people who went with option #1
3 PFs, 1 SF and 1 PG....?

 

LMA is the best big man in the game right now. He should be starting in the all star game.

Harden is the best SG, but LMA is having a better overall season.

 

The tnt crew unanimously gave Lillard the nod over Harden. I don't know, Harden just doesn't seem to get any respect within the league for some reason.

 

Yes Motivation.