I think people who watch the NBA are sure to notice Dwight. He has come a long way from his rookie season and is now one of the best centers in the game.
If Dwight doesn't start in this All-Star game then I'm going to be pissed. The good thing is, he will at the least get voted in as a reserve because the coaches realize how good he is doing. I'm just worried that the fans make this a popularity contest (which they do every year) and vote Shaq or Big Ben just because they are Shaq and Big Ben.
Trust me fans aren't stupid. If Dwight continues his success, he will be guaranteed at least playing in the All-Star game if not starting.
Early All-Star Votes Are In <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Press Release - Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers lead the Western Conference, while LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers lead the Eastern Conference in votes received after the first returns of 2007 NBA All-Star Balloting. Through the 2007 NBA All-Star Balloting program, NBA fans from around the globe are responsible for voting in the starters for the 56th NBA All-Star Game, which will be played in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 18. The game will air live on TNT, ESPN Radio and in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Yao leads all players with 836,392 votes. The Minnesota Timberwolves ’ Kevin Garnett leads all Western Conference forwards with 453,536 votes, followed by San Antonio’s Tim Duncan (423,228). Bryant (720,375) and the Houston Rockets ’ Tracy McGrady (668,130) lead all Western Conference guards. James leads all Eastern Conference players with 808,570 votes, followed by Iverson (595,200). The Toronto Raptors ’ Chris Bosh (304,624) is second to James among Eastern Conference forwards. Miami’s Shaquille O’Neal leads all Eastern Conference centers with 522,815 votes, followed by the Orlando Magic ’s Dwight Howard (415,708).</div> Source Dwight is losing to Shaq even though the Big Fella is hurt. EVERY VOTE COUNT GUYS!
<div class="quote_poster">Swish Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Bored? Go Vote for Dwight!</div> I voted for Ben Wallace, LeBron James, Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, and Dwyane Wade. Thanks for reminding me to vote!
If you weren't motivated to vote before, maybe this will inspire you. Shaq recently said he's not giving up his starting spot for Howard. He said Howard can wait his turn. I gave Howard 5 votes after that remark.
Players who sit out a fair amount of time shouldn't be allowed to start in the all-star game, it's ridiculous.
<div class="quote_poster">Mamba Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Players who sit out a fair amount of time shouldn't be allowed to start in the all-star game, it's ridiculous.</div> Exactly, Shaq doesn't even deserve to be water boy at this year's All-Star game.
