EPTNBA Regular Season 2011-2012 - Page 104
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Ace
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Vindicare605
United States16121 Posts
And the only reason Griffin is an odd ball is because the West is stacked with great power forwards. Griffin just won the popularity contest. | ||
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Ace
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Vindicare605
United States16121 Posts
On February 03 2012 11:12 Ace wrote: Well yea thats what I mean. More style than substance with those 2 getting the fan vote. Of course I didn't expect anything else when taking into account the casual fan I'll agree that Griffin probably won because of his style, but he's got the substance to back it up. He's been playing some really good basketball all season. The same cannot be said for Melo, who's doing poorly compared to previous seasons. | ||
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Ace
United States16096 Posts
Of course, this current Knicks vs Bulls game isn't doing him any favors. | ||
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nemY
United States3119 Posts
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igotmyown
United States4291 Posts
When I saw Zach Randolph and David Lee and Gerald Wallace and Kaman and such on the court, the game wasn't nearly as fun. They basically do what other players do, only a little bit better. People don't care who wins the game, they just want to be entertained. This is the chance we get to see the Kobe Lebron. Kobe Wade, Lebron Durant, Chris Paul Rose matchups all in the same game. The all star game is Lob City, and that's ok. When we want to see teams try to win, we'll watch the playoffs. | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
I wouldn't be surprised if the coaches reserves was something like, Westbrook, Monta (would be Manu normally, can't think of anyone else...), Gay, Dirk, Timmy D, Aldridge, Gasol and the East looking something like, Rondo, Deron, Johnson, Bosh, Pierce, KG, (no clue who a center will be...Asik?!). Little it of love to teams who spent money recently, and some nods to people who may never make an all star game again come next years draft. Also Gerald Wallace not entertaining?! Are we watching different sports?! How is someone who encompasses the soul of The Predator not entertaining? | ||
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RowdierBob
Australia13416 Posts
Now just putting unnecessry pressure on the next FT shooter. Random. | ||
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RowdierBob
Australia13416 Posts
Griffin's a human-highlight reel and playing in LA. He was always going to start ahead of Aldridge and Love. Same for Carmelo and NYC. And yeah, this game is a severe indictment on the level of Cs in the NBA now. But I guess we already knew that following the ridiculous contracts guys like Jordan and Brown got. The reserve selections should be interesting. West I'm thinking: G--Westbrook, Lowry F--Wallace, Love (maybe Gallo?) C--Marc Gasol wildcard--Millsap, East: G--Jennings, D Will (not sure he really deserves it this year though. Rondo will prob get one of these spots though. Jrue Holiday a possible smokey). F--Bosh, JSmoove (Ryan Anderson could be a smokey give it's in Orlando) C--Monroe (edging out Hibbert) wildcard--Iggy, Deng (edging out Joe J) Did I miss anyone? Didn't include Amare--not playing so well. Nash could make it but Suns are awful. Maybe Danny Granger but he's not really having an All-Star season for me. Kinda forgot about Noah. He'll probably beat out Monroe, but as bad a the Pistons have been, Monroe has developed strongly. Garnett or Pierce might get one, but meh. | ||
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jmbthirteen
United States10734 Posts
On February 03 2012 13:01 RowdierBob wrote: All-Star game is a popularity contest. Not at all surprised by the starting line-ups. Griffin's a human-highlight reel and playing in LA. He was always going to start ahead of Aldridge and Love. Same for Carmelo and NYC. And yeah, this game is a severe indictment on the level of Cs in the NBA now. But I guess we already knew that following the ridiculous contracts guys like Jordan and Brown got. The reserve selections should be interesting. West I'm thinking: G--Westbrook, Lowry F--Wallace, Love (maybe Gallo?) C--Marc Gasol wildcard--Millsap, East: G--Jennings, D Will (not sure he really deserves it this year though. Rondo will prob get one of these spots though. Jrue Holiday a possible smokey). F--Bosh, JSmoove (Ryan Anderson could be a smokey give it's in Orlando) C--Monroe (edging out Hibbert) wildcard--Iggy, Deng (edging out Joe J) Did I miss anyone? Didn't include Amare--not playing so well. Nash could make it but Suns are awful. Maybe Danny Granger but he's not really having an All-Star season for me. Kinda forgot about Noah. He'll probably beat out Monroe, but as bad a the Pistons have been, Monroe has developed strongly. Garnett or Pierce might get one, but meh. No way Monroe should edge out Hibbert. If the Pacers don't have an all star and Detroit does, that would be horrible. Granger wont make it, he got off to a slow start to make it. Although recently, he has been on a tear. | ||
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Vindicare605
United States16121 Posts
On February 03 2012 13:01 RowdierBob wrote: All-Star game is a popularity contest. Not at all surprised by the starting line-ups. Griffin's a human-highlight reel and playing in LA. He was always going to start ahead of Aldridge and Love. Same for Carmelo and NYC. And yeah, this game is a severe indictment on the level of Cs in the NBA now. But I guess we already knew that following the ridiculous contracts guys like Jordan and Brown got. The reserve selections should be interesting. West I'm thinking: G--Westbrook, Lowry F--Wallace, Love (maybe Gallo?) C--Marc Gasol wildcard--Millsap, East: G--Jennings, D Will (not sure he really deserves it this year though. Rondo will prob get one of these spots though. Jrue Holiday a possible smokey). F--Bosh, JSmoove (Ryan Anderson could be a smokey give it's in Orlando) C--Monroe (edging out Hibbert) wildcard--Iggy, Deng (edging out Joe J) Did I miss anyone? Didn't include Amare--not playing so well. Nash could make it but Suns are awful. Maybe Danny Granger but he's not really having an All-Star season for me. Kinda forgot about Noah. He'll probably beat out Monroe, but as bad a the Pistons have been, Monroe has developed strongly. Garnett or Pierce might get one, but meh. No respect for Lamarcus Aldridge. | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
Deron should get in, since his past years are better than everyone elses, everything. | ||
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RowdierBob
Australia13416 Posts
Shit, you're right, I chose the wrong JailBlazer. Sub in LMA for Wallace. My bad! | ||
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RowdierBob
Australia13416 Posts
I think he'll make it on the coach's vote even though he has been pretty scratchy this year. | ||
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igotmyown
United States4291 Posts
I don't see how Ray Allen's performing worse than Jennings. And Pierce has been shooting worse this season, but coaches will be impressed how he's been leading the Celtics to wins without Ray Allen and Rondo. Westbrook's the only definite on your list in the west, Bosh the only one on the east. Nash is leading the league in assists with less minutes than any other candidate. Actually, if I were to make predictions, I might as well take last years roster and I'll probably be very accurate, with Amare replacing one of the Hawks, a Pacer or 76er in place of the other, and Aldridge replacing Blake on reserve, injured Manu replaced with Nash. Pau and KG might be in danger. | ||
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igotmyown
United States4291 Posts
On February 03 2012 13:29 RowdierBob wrote: Would anyone choose Dirk? I think he'll make it on the coach's vote even though he has been pretty scratchy this year. I can't see the previous year's final's mvp and what qualitatively "proved" him to be better than Lebron, not being an all star. Chauncey and Tony Parker made it the next year, and they're not in the same caliber as Dirk. | ||
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Ace
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Sigh
Canada2433 Posts
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MassHysteria
United States3678 Posts
On February 03 2012 13:51 Ace wrote: Brandon Jennings doesn't qualify just yet, not even over a slumping Deron Williams with no help on his team. fixed. But def agreed with everyones sentiments about the announcements. | ||
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