1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

First Allstar Ballot Results Released

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Dec 13, 2012.

  1. GTO

    GTO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Messages:
    125
    Likes Received:
    17
    Now that is the spirit. If anyone cannot stand to see any of Rockets gets voted to Allstar, just don't watch it.

    If you cannot stand Lin at all, then stop caring and whining about him. I find it funny people need to b**** about Lin when knowing he will be here for some time. LIke it is going to change anything.
     
  2. cytrynowa

    cytrynowa Member

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2012
    Messages:
    974
    Likes Received:
    20
    Why look at just his stats this season? If Rubio has 55,000 votes having played zero games this season, clearly it's based on reputation. And Linsanity was one of the best sports stories ever. Wouldn't the kid deserve it based on one of the best runs by an undrafted player in the history of the NBA?

    That said, I hope he doesn't get in. Too much irrational hate for the guy already -- even though he's done nothing to deserve it. His parents would probably get death threats.

    I don't think he will either -- unless there are 4chan type antics.
     
  3. Jedster

    Jedster Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2012
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    15
    Oh yah...you're the guy who said he was going to turn the tv off if Lin got voted in as a starter...and then tried to get other people on this board to join you... :grin:

    How did that work out? Anyone became your friend?
     
  4. rolyat93

    rolyat93 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2010
    Messages:
    6,354
    Likes Received:
    460
    You're right that their are clauses in his contract that are based on things like All Star games, but they won't affect the cap at all.
     
  5. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2008
    Messages:
    26,557
    Likes Received:
    29,877
    No. He doesn't 'deserve' the All-Star game over guys who have worked their butts off to put up much crazier stats without as much fanfare.

    I'm cool with Lin being on the Rockets. But sometimes I feel the need to reality check..
     
  6. Jedster

    Jedster Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2012
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    15
    Man, this a simple answer...

    Does Lin DESERVE to be in the All Star Game based on his performance this year? Nope.
    Does Lin DESERVE to be in the All Star Game based on fan desire to see him? Heck yeah.
    There, the popularity contest is what it is. So stop these redundant 'other people are better than Lin and should be in ASG' posts. If you don't like it, do your part and make sure you go vote your Chris Paul or Westbrook every day.

    Lin is a rocket and I want him in the ASG!
    As said before, I also vote for Harden, Parsons and Asik every time.
     
  7. Morlock O

    Morlock O Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2012
    Messages:
    1,413
    Likes Received:
    32
    Parsons will probably be in the rookie sophomore games :D
     
  8. apollo33

    apollo33 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2009
    Messages:
    20,520
    Likes Received:
    16,809
    Even if china votes him in. Stern would rig it so he doesn't start like he did with yi.
     
  9. y2Joem

    y2Joem Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Messages:
    798
    Likes Received:
    23
    we can hang with the east dude, it's the west where are losses come from..lol
     
  10. knickstorm

    knickstorm Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    3,712
    Likes Received:
    74
    LOL........the hate is amusing. Undeserved people go all the time ala Vince Carter when he played like 8 games by the half-way point. When was the last time people cared about the first returns that showed a dude in 3rd who didnt deserve the 3rd spot over a guy in 5th?

    Maybe if Russell WEstbrook stopped shooting more than Durant half the time he'd be more likable.
     
  11. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2008
    Messages:
    26,557
    Likes Received:
    29,877
    Why does the fact that undeserving people go make it OK that undeserving people go?
     
  12. rbbanalyst

    rbbanalyst New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2012
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    0
    This whole thread is embarrassing. It's pretty disgusting that rocket's fans are so embarrassed about their own team's point guard getting into the all star game. if it were some player that was black/white overcoming cancer or something crazy and played a few great games - ie, made the all star game because of his story, no one here would say it's embarrassing. if they did, it would be just plain disgusting just as this is. - my last post - getting off this site - peace out
     
  13. meh

    meh Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2002
    Messages:
    15,674
    Likes Received:
    2,595
    I really could not care less about a popularity contest to be in a meaningless game, while trying to uphold some supposed moral integrity of the NBA that's already littered with much bigger issues.

    If anything, I want Lin's votes to make a big stink. If he gets in, that's even better. After years of seeing NBA players scoff at even the thought of becoming a Rocket, I would much rather prefer for NBA players to think fans follow the Rockets, and endorsement/publicity follows the team. Rather than thinking we're a non-entity.
     
  14. heypartner

    heypartner Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 1999
    Messages:
    62,973
    Likes Received:
    57,283
    this is pretty freaking funny.

    LOF is disgusted by us and announces he's leaving the board after 4 posts.

    haha...gotta love it!

    And what exactly does it mean to be embarrassed by people being embarrassed. hmmmm. I'll have to think about that more deeply, after I'm done contemplating whether What's up unsorted used to be capitalized or not.
     
    1 person likes this.
  15. RedEyesKirby

    RedEyesKirby Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2012
    Messages:
    1,025
    Likes Received:
    67
    Again, it's so typical to see people throw a fit on a popularity contest. Why don't you guys look on the bright side? The reason Harden got more votes than Westbrook could very well be attributed to Lin - like TMac and Yao.

    You know what that means right? If Lin gets into ASG, then attracting a superstar to the Rockets becomes much easier because it'll be a place that superstar wants to be in.

    Instead of whining like little girls, embrace the fact that Houston is actually getting worldwide attention.
     
  16. seahawk

    seahawk Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2012
    Messages:
    485
    Likes Received:
    17
    Hmmmm, I think I just need to vote harder for Lin so he can make the starter or I am quite sure he will not be the reserve as our own coaches don't want to play him.
     
  17. Second_Cousin

    Second_Cousin Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2012
    Messages:
    823
    Likes Received:
    50
    Great post.

    Also, I hope Lin gets in because it might jump start him psychologically.... I he's an all star, he would want to play like one.... Instead of now default attitude of "oh no, I'm still young, I've got a lot to learn, I didn't ask for all this attention, James please you take the ball and shoot it, I don't want it...."
     
  18. BARocketsFan

    BARocketsFan Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2012
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    2
    If you can get fans' votes, then you deserve votes. It is that simple. The NBA ASKED fans to vote, not the coaches.
     
    1 person likes this.
  19. BARocketsFan

    BARocketsFan Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2012
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    2
    * then you deserve the votes
     
  20. BARocketsFan

    BARocketsFan Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2012
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    2
    Yes, totally agree with you. Some of the Rockets fans are embarrassing for attacking their own players. Shiiiiity fans.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now