Who in this forum really participates in this? I think it's so stupid I wish they would just let the coaches do all of it. As a matter of fact I think it would be much more enjoyable to the fan if they got to vote on who does the Slam Dunk Contest, 3pt Shootout and the Skills challenge. If the player really can not participate then his name would not be on the list. It's all a big joke in my opinion!
It's a joke, if I'm bored I vote blazer players and leave the rest blank. I agree it should be done by coaches, maybe even peers in the league and/or a board of previous all stars. If it was based on pure talent lamonster would be starting pf for west and Blake griffin MIGHT have a spot on the bench but because its all fan hype griffin is guaranteed to start. Stupid.
Yeah, my brother does that as well. I haven't watched the all-star game since Drexler's retirement and the dunk contest since MJ dominated the event.
It's something I might have on in the background if there is a Blazer involved. The past couple years with LMA, though, the West coaches have treated the reserves as basically scrubs who just sit on the bench, while the 'stars' play 30+ minutes.
I could be wrong but I don't think Wes is a 3pt shootout type of guy. I think a guy like Dorell Wright would do much better than Mathews.
You could have Mo follow him around playing token defense on him as he does stepback threes... he'd never miss!
If everyone in Portland voted for our guys three times, all five of our starters would start in the All Star game.
its just another excuse to shove advertisements down our throats, only marketed players get to do anything. small market heros get no love. the grffin dunk over the kia's bumper made me want to puke. there are videos of no name players on the playground all over the internet that jump over the actual car not just the front bumper.
