This is my prediction for the All Star Game this year:EastG- Allen IversonSG- Dwyane WadeSF- Lebron JamesPF- Chris BoshC- Shaq (if he ever gets better)Some key bench playersG- Jason KiddSG- Vince CarterSF- Paul PiercePF- Jermaine O'nealC- Zaza pachulia (playing some great basketball)Others: Redd, Ford, Okafor, Rip Hamilton, Billups, Johnson (I dont think he can continue to avg 27 by the All Star break), BogutWestPG- Steve NashSG- Kobe BryantSF- Carmelo AnthonyPF- Dirk NowitzskiC- Yao MingSome key bench playersG- Baron DavisSG- Ray Allen/MartinSF- LewisPF- Carlos BoozerC- Tim DuncanOthers: Garnett, Randolph, Allen, Martin, McGrady, D. Williams, Chris PaulObviously other playes are going to be in here, but as for those who are playing now, and factoring in whos playing well/not, this is what I think it will look like.
<span style="font-family:Book Antiqua">West:Starting line-up:C- Yao MingPF- Carlos BoozerSF- Carmelo AnthonySG- Kobe BryantPG- Steve NashBench Players:C- Tim DuncanPF- Dirk NowitzkiSF- Tracy McGradySG- Kevin MartinPG- Baron DavisSF- Shawn MarionPG- Chris PaulEast:Starting line-Up:C- Dwight HowardPF- Chris BoshSF- LeBron JamesSG- Dwyane WadePG- Jason KiddBench Players:C- Shaquille O' NealPF- Jermaine O' NealSF- Paul PierceSG- Vince CarterPG- Allen IversonSG- Michael ReddPG- Chauncey BillupsOf course, these are just my current predictions. I'm positive several of these will change, anyway.</span>
I dont think diwght howard is there yet, he is a defensive presence but not an offensive one, 16 ppg wont get you into many all star gamesand how can kidd start over iverson??? are you serious?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Nov 25 2006, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I dont think diwght howard is there yet, he is a defensive presence but not an offensive one, 16 ppg wont get you into many all star gamesand how can kidd start over iverson??? are you serious?</div><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua">Representing my team, babe. I just felt like changing my roster up a bit because it seemed so similar to your's.</span>
Kidd's averaging nearly a triple double..13-8-8not bad for a point guard...I agree AI should start but Kidd is having a good season
Emeka Okafor for the East anyone? He's having a breakout year. How could you leave him out. He definitely deserves a spot in the starting lineup over Dwight Howard and probably even Chris Bosh too.Edit: and yeah, I can't see Shaq starting this year. He might make the team because of his popularity, but I don't know if he'll deserve it.
but Raptors fan how the F*ck could you put Shaq on the team?he has average numbers for a Center..I can name like 5 guys off the top of my head who I would give the starting spot on the east to that deserve it...just because Shaq was good in the past doesn't mean he deserves to be on the all star team in 2006...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Nov 25 2006, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>but Raptors fan how the F*ck could you put Shaq on the team?</div><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua">I was about to question that, too. He'll question my J-Kidd pick, but then go around and put Shaq in the line-up? Wow...</span>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Nov 25 2006, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>but Raptors fan how the F*ck could you put Shaq on the team?he has average numbers for a Center..I can name like 5 guys off the top of my head who I would give the starting spot on the east to that deserve it...just because Shaq was good in the past doesn't mean he deserves to be on the all star team in 2006...</div>Playa, the only one besides him is zaza pachulia whos averaging more points than him in the East,+ im sure shaq's numebrs will go up.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Emeka Okafor for the East anyone? He's having a breakout year. How could you leave him out. He definitely deserves a spot in the starting lineup over Dwight Howard and probably even Chris Bosh too.</div>I did include him, maybe better than D.Howard, and JO for that matter, but I can argue you when you say that he is better than Bosh
yeah Shaq also has played 4 games..Dwight Howard is much more deserving..he's on the ballet as a center..17 PPG, 15 RPG, 2 APG and shooting .605seriously....Shaq?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Nov 25 2006, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>This is my prediction for the All Star Game this year:EastG- Allen IversonSG- Dwyane WadeSF- Lebron JamesPF- Chris BoshC- Shaq (if he ever gets better)Some key bench playersG- Jason KiddSG- Vince CarterSF- Paul PiercePF- Jermaine O'nealC- Zaza pachulia (playing some great basketball)Others: Redd, Ford, Okafor, Rip Hamilton, Billups, Johnson (I dont think he can continue to avg 27 by the All Star break), BogutWestPG- Steve NashSG- Kobe BryantSF- Carmelo AnthonyPF- Dirk NowitzskiC- Yao MingSome key bench playersG- Baron DavisSG- Ray Allen/MartinSF- LewisPF- Carlos BoozerC- Tim DuncanOthers: Garnett, Randolph, Allen, Martin, McGrady, D. Williams, Chris PaulObviously other playes are going to be in here, but as for those who are playing now, and factoring in whos playing well/not, this is what I think it will look like.</div>:HAHAHA: I cant believe you put Zaza Pachulia in there..EastG-Allen IversonSG-Dwyane WadeSF-Lebron JamesPF-Paul Pierce (Bosh wont get enough votes to start)C-ShaqBench:Gilbert ArenasChauncey BillupsVince CarterChris BoshDwight HowardEmeka OkaforJermaine O'NealJason will be the odd man outWestG-Steve NashSG-Kobe BryantSF-Tracy McGradyPF-Tim DuncanC-Yao MingBench:Baron DavisChris PaulRay AllenCarmelo AnthonyShawn MarionDirk NowitzkiKevin Garnett
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Nov 25 2006, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>:HAHAHA: I cant believe you put Zaza Pachulia in there..EastG-Allen IversonSG-Dwyane WadeSF-Lebron JamesPF-Paul Pierce (Bosh wont get enough votes to start)C-ShaqBench:Gilbert ArenasChauncey BillupsVince CarterChris BoshDwight HowardEmeka OkaforJermaine O'NealJason will be the odd man outWestG-Steve NashSG-Kobe BryantSF-Tracy McGradyPF-Tim DuncanC-Yao MingBench:Baron DavisChris PaulRay AllenCarmelo AnthonyShawn MarionDirk NowitzkiKevin Garnett</div>Yeah hes only the leading scorer off the Centers in the East, no reason to put him right CB4?<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Nov 25 2006, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>yeah Shaq also has played 4 games..Dwight Howard is much more deserving..he's on the ballet as a center..17 PPG, 15 RPG, 2 APG and shooting .605seriously....Shaq?</div>+ hes gonna get mad votes if he gets off his injury
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LightsOut @ Nov 25 2006, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Emeka Okafor for the East anyone? He's having a breakout year. How could you leave him out. He definitely deserves a spot in the starting lineup over Dwight Howard and probably even Chris Bosh too.Edit: and yeah, I can't see Shaq starting this year. He might make the team because of his popularity, but I don't know if he'll deserve it.</div>I just voted for okafor for the starting position, the dude is a straight up beast, and deserves itI'm just gonna post who I'll be voting for everydayeast:a.I.wadelebronokaforhoward (mainly because I'm looking at the list and I don't see anyone that really should be starting, so I just put him)bench: (these are who I think the coaches should vote for)gilbert arenas j-kiddvince carterjermaine o'nealshaq(even though he's pretty much washed up, I'm sure he'll still make it just because his name is shaq)boshwest:nashkobemeloduncanyaobench:dirkparker (I hope he doesn't make it though, his ego is starting to grow to big)boozert-macI'm not sure of a center, that position has changed so damn much it's hard to see who would be a good candidate ray allenchris paul
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Nov 25 2006, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah hes only the leading scorer off the Centers in the East, no reason to put him right CB4?+ hes gonna get mad votes if he gets off his injury</div>Dude, he just got off to a good start. He'll settle down. And if there are no other good centers, then just put Jermaien O'Neal, Dwight Howard, or Emeka in as backup Center in the ASG. Putting Zaza in is just ridiculous.
WestG:NashSG:KobeSF:MeloPF:TDC:YaoBenchGaulSG:Ray AllenSF:T-MacPF:KGC:Brand11th:Marion12th:AmareEastG:AISG:WadeSF:LeBronPF:HowardC:ShaqBen chG:ArenasSG:ReddSF:VCPF:BoshC:Ben Wallace(Will return to similar form by All-Star Break IMO)11th:Okafor12th:Billups
I said u have to factor in whos playing good now also...if zaza does continue, he will make it to all star game im sure
WestCoach - Jerry SloanStarters:C - Yao MingPF - Tim DuncamSF - Kevin GarnettSG - Kobe BryantPG - Steve NashBench:6 - Dirk Notwitzki7 - Chris Paul8 - Carmelo Anthony9 - Ray Allen10 - Tracy McGrady11 - Shawn Marion12 - Elton BrandEast:Coach: Mike BrownStarters:C - ShaqPF - Jermaine O'nealSF - Lebron JamesSG - Dwayne WadePG - Allen IversonBench:6 - Micheal Redd7 - Dwight Howard8 - Gilbert Arneas9 - Chris Bosh10 - Chauncee Billups11 - Emeka Okafor12 - Rip HamiltonPredictions:Score - 121 - 113 West winsMVP - Lebron JamesAll Star Weekend:Slam Dunk contest winner - James White3 Point Shootout winner - Micheal ReddPlaystation Skills winner - Chris PaulRookie Sophomore game:Score - 111 - 105 Shophomores winMVP - Chris Paul
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Nov 25 2006, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I said u have to factor in whos playing good now also...if zaza does continue, he will make it to all star game im sure</div>No..he won't. Emeka Okafor, Dwight Howard, or Jermaine will just be put in as the backup Center. And Zaza wont continue to play this well anyway.
Guys when you predict your allstar lineups for the starters you gotta think on who the fans will vote for.
West:Starters:C - Yao MingPF - Tim DuncamSF - Kevin GarnettSG - Kobe BryantPG - Steve NashBenchirk NowitzkiChris PaulCarmelo AnthonyBaron DavisTracy McGradyShawn MarionElton BrandEast:Starters:C - ShaqPF - Paul PierceSF - Lebron JamesSG - Dwayne WadePG - Allen IversonBench:Micheal ReddDwight HowardGilbert ArneasChris BoshChauncey BillupsJermaine O'nealEmeka Okafor
