did pick him!

For Pierce, just because Luol’s been hurt more. Pierce once he rounded into shape started doing the Paul Pierce thing and Boston started winning….when he does that he’s simply better than Luol Deng (Esp in the numbers). Luol’s one of those if everything falls right all stars, not a superstar, and had he not been injured he’d be there for sure this year since it was all falling right.

Pierce has that “lifetime” achievement thing going for him that could give him the rep.

Now Rondo? I picked him…even with the injuries, he’s there best player htis year.

I would pick the following East Reserves (in this order):
1) Josh Smith (he probably should have been the starter over Melo and Melo would be my reserve)
2) Deron Williams – I hate him, but he is good.
3) Chris Bosh – having a better year this year than last, still an Ostrich
4) Andre Iguodala – a 76er should make it and he’s their best, even if he’s more one of those borderline all stars.
5) Roy Hibbert – Noah’s slow start and Hibbert’s consistent Start gave Hibbert the Noah spot.
6) Brandon Jennings – sure he can’t defend a turtle, but his scoring’s been prolific and he’s finally shooting well, so he gets it for the eletric offense, and he’s the only guy making Milwaukee borderline watchable right now.
7) Luol Deng – read below he’s probably 7th

Though I can see Pierce taking this spot, I could also understand Amare sneaking in in that achievement category (plus the game last week reminded all that Amare is still really friggin good and may be poised for a good second half) I guess I view all stars not only as who’s playing so well at x point in the year, but who would you rather have on your team to perform well in the next few months including a piece of what they’ve done so far, and I’d still talk Amare over Deng, etc mostly (not considering salary cap etc), but the Bulls homer in me has Deng., Joe Johnson’s always one of those borderline all stars—even though oddly he’s been a lock for a while now, he’s more a good to have borderline all star, and Greg Monroe needs some love as the only player in Detroit.

and the fact that he plays on one of the best teams in the league, but no one, including him, should be surprised if he doesn’t make it.

He’s missed a few weeks, and besides that, his offensive numbers aren’t exactly jumping off the page. Historically the All Star game rewards offensive players. I’m sure he’ll get a bone thrown his way at the end of the year, making an All Defense team or something. And now that his name is out there like this, he’s a lock to be an All Star in the coming years. But I’ll have a hard time getting worked up about his omission this season

But I’d definitely rather he take the time off… I’m not even sure why they’re having an all-star game this year. With players dropping like flies all over the league, why would you risk extra injuries for an exhibition game?

It seems like there are about a dozen guys who used to be perennial locks who suddenly started showing their age overnight. I hope the coaches don’t vote on rep, because we could have a lot of undeserving all-stars (even more than we usually do).

he’ll get in if thibs is coaching tho..gotta..who else gonna play the whole game?

Except Boozer.

I for one will not waste a weekend watching Dwight Howard dick around like an 8 year old.

Also, can you imagine if we traded for Howard? We would have to deal with his childish antics every game.

Also, I really dislike Blake Griffin. He is such an overrated punk. He cannot shoot a 12 foot jumpshot. He only cuts and dunks. He is essentially Ronnie Brewer with a shitty personality.

That is all.