West Starters G Chris Paul
G Kobe Bryant
F Tim Duncan
F Amare Stoudemire
C Yao Ming
Reserves
Brandon Roy, SG, Trailblazers. This guy should be a slam dunk as a reserve guard as he is averaging 22.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, and 5.3 apg on a team that is currently sitting 6th in the West.
Steve Nash, PG, Suns. The game is in Phoenix and Nash is 3rd in the league in assists at 9.2 per game. He is shooting better from the floor, 3 point line, and free throw line than Deron Williams or Chauncey Billups. He is a 2 time MVP so he will get consideration ahead of some other guys. His numbers are down with Mike D'Antoni but he is still the 2nd best PG in the West.
Chauncey Billups, PG, Nuggets. One of the toughest calls will be the 3rd reserve guard. It should come down to Billups and Deron Williams. Billups has pushed the Nuggets to first place in the Northwest Division and 3rd overall will consistent play since his arrival from Detroit. The fact that he has done it for the most part without Carmelo Anthony is shocking. Billups gets the nod. He is averaging 19.7 ppg and 6.7 apg.
Kevin Durant, SF, Thunder. He will be an interesting case. He is on the worst team in the league, but his numbers scream superstar in the making. He is averaging 24.6 ppg (3rd in West) while shooting 47% from the floor, 42% behind the arc, and 86% from the charity stripe. He might not make it, but he should.
Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks. The Diggler is averaging 25.8 ppg (2nd in the West) and grabbing 8.5 rpg. He is second in FT% to Nash in the West. He should be an easy choice.
Pau Gasol, PF, Lakers. The Spanish Fly has transformed the Lakers to the power in the West. His numbers aren't eye-popping but they are the consistent threat Kobe needs to elevate the Lakers. Gasol is averaging 17.5 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, and shooting 56% from the floor. He should edge out this spot on helping the Lakers get to the #1 seed in the West.
Al Jefferson, C, Timberwolves. Big Al is averaging 22.6 ppg (4th in West) and 10.6 rbg (3rd in West). His team isn't playoff bound which will hurt his cause, but his numbers are too strong to leave him out. Shaq will get some sympathy because he is playing better and the game is in Phoenix, but his time has past.
East Starters
G Dwayne Wade
G Allen Iverson
F Lebron James
F Kevin Garnett
C Dwight Howard
Reserves
Devin Harris, PG, Nets. Tough call between Harris and Jose Calderon, but Harris has been the better player this year. He is averaging 21.8 ppg while dishing out 6.4 apg. He is also swiping 1.6 steals per game which is 10th in the East.
Danny Granger, SG, Pacers. The only question for Granger making the team is what position is he going to be named at. He has been played a lot of SG this year and I think he makes the most sense there. He is averaging 26.2 ppg (3rd in the East) and getting 5.1 rpg.
Joe Johnson, SG, Hawks. The Hawks should have a representative based on the season they are having and Johnson is the best candidate. He has been an All-Star before and it would be nice for him to return to Phoenix as one this year. He is quietly averaging 21.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 6.2 apg. Solid numbers across the board for a player whose team currently sits 4th in the East.
Paul Pierce, SF, Celtics. The reigning Finals MVP is having another solid year for the defending champs. He is averaging 19.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.7 apg and providing solid leadership and clutch plays for the C's.
Chris Bosh, PF, Raptors. Bosh is shoe-in for a spot on the team this year. He is averaging 23.3 ppg (4th in the East) and 9.8 rpg (6th in East). He shouldn't have to run anymore Youtube campaigns as he is a legitimate All-Star for years to come.
Rashard Lewis, PF, Magic. This was a tough call between Lewis and teammate Hedo Turkoglu. The Magic should have 2 All-Stars based on their emergence in the East (sorry Cavs are Lebron only this year in the All-Star department). Lewis is averaging 19.2 ppg and 6.1 rpg. He is also hitting 3 three pointers a game while shooting 42% behind the arc.
David Lee, C, Knicks. Tough to find a backup center in the East, but Lee does play a lot at that position for the Knicks. While not a prototypical big man, he has been a beast on the boards this year for the Knickerbockers. Lee is averaging 15.7 ppg and 11.5 rpg (3rd in the East) while shooting 57% from the floor.
I am sure some of you will have some guys that I left off the team. Lets hear who should be on the team and who they should replace.
2 comments:
Perhaps I'm still drunk, but how can you leave Mo Williams off? The Cavs don't go from inconsistent to dominant without him
Mo Williams doesn't deserve to be there over Devin Harris. While Williams has been a consistent Robin to Lebron's Batman, he doesn't fill up the stat sheet other than his 16.6 ppg. He is averaging 4.0 apg and 3.2 rpg. I actually like Bibby, Rose, and Nelson just as much if not more than Williams. He does have team success going for him, but Harris is starting to shine real bright and make the trade for Jason Kidd look dumb by the Mavericks.
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