All Star Voting Has Started

[Kuestmaster]

http://www.nba.com/allstar2011/asb/eng/daily.html?cid=nba351

[Buddy Holly]

No Jefferson... wtf?

[Kuestmaster]

yes, kind of weird the spurs only have 3 players in the all-star ballot, specially when you see sefolosha or derek fisher are there

[urunobili]

CROFL Dick left out

[SA210]

No Jefferson... wtf?

:td

[z0sa]

No RJ is truly bullshit. Additionally, for the first time ever I won't be voting for Tim. He needs to rest during all-star weekend. If the coach's select him (likely IMO), fine. But I won't have a hand in working him harder on the drive to 5.

[timtonymanu]

No RJ is truly bullshit. Additionally, for the first time ever I won't be voting for Tim. He needs to rest during all-star weekend. If the coach's select him (likely IMO), fine. But I won't have a hand in working him harder on the drive to 5.

I agree. It's likely he wont be voted a starter anyway. I wanted to vote for RJ. Fuckin bullshit. Im gonna write him in every time.

[timtonymanu]

The West centers is horrible, IMO.

None of them deserve to start or even make the all-star game.

[jeebus]

The West centers is horrible, IMO.

None of them deserve to start or even make the all-star game.
Truth. That's when you go for humor and pick the worst

[rmt]

I'm still going to vote for Duncan. I want his streak to continue.

[jestersmash]

All 5 starters for the memphis fucking grizzlies are on the all star ballot. The memphis grizzlies.

Honestly I don't care anymore. I don't consider all star starter status to be an accomplishment. Being voted to the all star team by the coaches is more of an accomplishment than being voted on as a starter by the fanbase.

[jestersmash]

"The 120 players on the ballot were selected by a panel of media who regularly cover the NBA: J.A. Adande (ESPN.com), Marv Albert (TNT), Art Garcia (NBA.com) Marc Spears (Yahoo! Sports), Doug Smith (The Toronto Star) and Ian Thomsen (Sports Illustrated)."

[Libri]

The West centers is horrible, IMO.

None of them deserve to start or even make the all-star game.

:lol I was thinking the same thing.

[Hooks]

lol Remember when Bowen was almost an all star?

[jestersmash]

Can we just ban China from voting, because every sensible person knows that

1) Yao Ming does not deserve to be an all star this year

and

2) China's billion+ population will vote him onto the team anyway

[ohmwrecker]

lol Andrew Bynum

[Xevious]

LMAO Andrew Bynum and Mehmet Okur. Fuckers haven't played a single game and are on the ballot. I don't think RJ deserves to be a starter, but being left off the ballot entirely is a kick in the nuts.

[crc21209]

LMAO Andrew Bynum and Mehmet Okur. Fuckers haven't played a single game and are on the ballot. I don't think RJ deserves to be a starter, but being left off the ballot entirely is a kick in the nuts.

+1. What a fucking joke. I'm still gonna vote for RJ everytime as a write-in.

[SA210]

LMAO Andrew Bynum and Mehmet Okur. Fuckers haven't played a single game and are on the ballot. I don't think RJ deserves to be a starter, but being left off the ballot entirely is a kick in the nuts.

[duncan228]

For anyone going to any of these games:


Dates for in-arena All-Star ballot punching:
Table Location: North Escalators on Plaza Sec. 123 and 124

- Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 vs. Orlando Magic
- Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 vs. New Orleans Hornets
- Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 vs. Golden State
- Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 vs. Portland Trailblazers
- Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

REWARDS

Punch 25 ballots
Receive a commemorative All-Star poster

Punch 100 ballots
Receive a commemorative All-Star T-Shirt

Ballots must be returned to table locations above by the end of halftime for prize redemption.

Text Your Vote
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http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/allstar_ballot_101118.html

[AlleyOopNazi]

East: Rondo, Wade, James, Stoudemire, Howard
West: Parker, Bryant, Ginobili, Duncan, Yao
Write in optional: Richard Jefferson
lol i can't choose those other douche centers and Yao will be healthy during that time so I give the 7'5" great wall the nod.
Although on my ballot the east appears to have the edge, all the west picks are veteran winners and probably defend better, pass better. If Bynum starts thats BS

[BillMc]

No RJ. That's really unfair.

And how did Bynum get on there for the Lakers?

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF, only the big 3 to vote

[Chomag]

WTF, where the hell is Bonner? 80% in three-pointers and could stretch the floor for them yo!

[DJB]

No RJ is pretty weak. And LOL at Mario Chalmers being on the list for the heat, but not Arroyo.

[jestersmash]

"You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!"

Funny, I haven't voted at all.

[rayray2k8]

At least the big 3 are included and they are playing like all-stars at the moment.. Coaches know who deserve to be included so had Jefferson been included, he wouldn't have made it as a starter so lets be realistic here.

However, if he continues to play well and his numbers soar, he'll make the all-star team.

[CFH]

"You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!"

Funny, I haven't voted at all.

I get the same message.

[Chomag]

"You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!"

Funny, I haven't voted at all.

I got the same as well...
Stern working his magic I guess. :lol

[duncan228]

"You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!"

Funny, I haven't voted at all.

Clear your cookies. The OP had voted before the link was posted.

[TimmehC]

I got the same as well...
Stern working his magic I guess. :lol

Later, you'll all find out that you "voted" for a combination of the Heat, Celtics, and Lakers starters.

[jestersmash]

Clear your cookies. The OP had voted before the link was posted.

Thanks man.

[DJ Mbenga]

who do you pick for an all star . the guy with 15 and 11 or the guy with 13 and 10?

[Libri]

Thanks man.

:lol

[JR3]

The NBA is a joke man. If it were not for the Spurs, I would not support this trash.

[JR3]

okay not only is RJ not on the ballet, but freakin PAUL MILSAP is NOT on the ballet? What the hell is going on?

[ElNono]

"You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!"

Funny, I haven't voted at all.

I voted for you :lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

I'll have to agree with everyone. I'm actually pretty shocked RJ is not on the ballot, but of course they didn't forget to add those other clowns.

[Blackjack]

It's time for Tim to be listed at center.

He jumps center, Blair's stated on multiple occasions he's playing the 4 and Tiago has pretty much come in only to play for Duncan and not with Duncan.

He's a center now, and if he wants to keep the starting streak alive, they're going to have to get him listed as such; it's not like him starting at center doesn't give the West their best starting 5 . . .

[TD 21]

No RJ is truly bullshit. Additionally, for the first time ever I won't be voting for Tim. He needs to rest during all-star weekend. If the coach's select him (likely IMO), fine. But I won't have a hand in working him harder on the drive to 5.

What you're saying makes no sense. He's going to be there either way and he'll likely play roughly 15 minutes either way, so why would you not want him to keep his starting streak alive?


It's time for Tim to be listed at center.

He jumps center, Blair's stated on multiple occasions he's playing the 4 and Tiago has pretty much come in only to play for Duncan and not with Duncan.

He's a center now, and if he wants to keep the starting streak alive, they're going to have to get him listed as such; it's not like him starting at center doesn't give the West their best starting 5 . . .

If the Spurs didn't have it changed a few years back when he was, then he would be. The reality of the situation is that both Duncan and Gasol are centers. They're truly four and a halves, but the way the game is played today, combined with Duncan's decline in mobility, makes him a clear five. You are what you primarily guard and in his case, he guards strictly centers.

I wouldn't be so sure that he won't keep the streak alive just because he's listed as a forward. If Nowitzki couldn't garner more votes when it was in Dallas and the Mavs organization was desperately trying to get him voted in, then he never will. That leaves Anthony, Durant and Gasol. The latter two are likely to see a spike in their vote totals this season, but I wouldn't say it's a given they'll beat Duncan out. I think he's been 6th and 5th the past two seasons, or somewhere thereabouts.

Not that it's that important, but the league should have called the Spurs up before the season, told them that he'd have a good chance to be the West's starting center and that it would balance the roster better. Who knows, maybe they'd have gone along with it now? A few years back, he was still somewhat between positions and Yao's popularity was such that he'd have had virtually no chance.

[ALVAREZ6]

You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!

Apparently I've already voted within the last 24 hours....


except that was the message I received after the first time I opened the link this year. I haven't voted in a long ass time.
:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf

[ALVAREZ6]

NVM.

looks like half of us had the same problem

[gospursgojas]

I clear my cookies and vote everytime Im on the toliet.

So I give the Spurs about 7 votes a day

[007nites]

I'm voting for Timmy every day. Let the streak stay alive!

[jestersmash]

I voted for you :lol

Judging by your signature, as long as you voted Ginobili in, that would be fine by me.

His '07 all star snub still irritates me. Parker has 3 all star appearances. Duncan has a dozen. Doesn't seem right for Ginobili to end his career with only a single all star appearance. He's too good for that.

[jestersmash]

Apparently I've already voted within the last 24 hours....


except that was the message I received after the first time I opened the link this year. I haven't voted in a long ass time.
:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf:wtf

http://brokenman.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/cookiemonster.jpg

[024]

u can just go directly to the nba website to vote. the link is the OP's and he already voted.

[mando6599]

I went ahead and voted Jefferson in, everyone here should do that too. It's down the page in the middle with a drop-down menu.

[Obstructed_View]

"You have already voted within the last 24 hours.

Please try again tomorrow!"

Funny, I haven't voted at all.

Illegal aliens are voting with your IP. :lol

[xmas1997]

It said I already voted too even though I haven't voted once this year!

[hater]

looks like Stern found good use for the 2000 Florida Voting Machines

[Blackjack]

If the Spurs didn't have it changed a few years back when he was, then he would be. The reality of the situation is that both Duncan and Gasol are centers. They're truly four and a halves, but the way the game is played today, combined with Duncan's decline in mobility, makes him a clear five. You are what you primarily guard and in his case, he guards strictly centers.

I wouldn't be so sure that he won't keep the streak alive just because he's listed as a forward. If Nowitzki couldn't garner more votes when it was in Dallas and the Mavs organization was desperately trying to get him voted in, then he never will. That leaves Anthony, Durant and Gasol. The latter two are likely to see a spike in their vote totals this season, but I wouldn't say it's a given they'll beat Duncan out. I think he's been 6th and 5th the past two seasons, or somewhere thereabouts.

Not that it's that important, but the league should have called the Spurs up before the season, told them that he'd have a good chance to be the West's starting center and that it would balance the roster better. Who knows, maybe they'd have gone along with it now? A few years back, he was still somewhat between positions and Yao's popularity was such that he'd have had virtually no chance.

I believe you're over-thinking it, or at least the point I was trying to make.

I was speaking solely to the starting streak and the likelihood of him beating out Pau, Dirk and Durant at this stage. I'm not arguing the ability, talent or who I would rather have in a postseaon game.

Look at it this way, Pau's a virtual lock (rightfully) to start. Even if it was close, he's a Laker and is going to have the numbers.

Now, that leaves one spot, and remember how Tim barely beat out Dirk at the last minute last year on the vote. Also, think about the injuries the Spurs have had the last two years that forced Tim to play harder and at a higher level early in the season. Those circumstances dictated Tim putting up some pretty impressive numbers and put forth the notion to the vast majority of fans that he was still Tim Duncan.

So if you look at it now, Tim's finally being afforded the opportunity to take a bit of a backseat and coast to some degree. After 2 years of having their long-term plan for Duncan's regular season slow-build go up in smoke, they'll finally be able to not deviate from the gameplan (knock on wood). And with that thinking it's hard for me to see Tim putting up the numbers and putting forth the perception to the masses (the average NBA fan) that he should warrant a start over Dirk or Durant -- Dirk will be leading a team amongst the league-leaders in wins, putting up more impressive numbers, and Durant may be the most popular player on the ballot; also putting up some pretty gaudy numbers of his own.

But Tim does deserve to start, and for the position he now plays: center.

Maybe it should have happened a year sooner, and maybe it was a blessing then that he didn't given the Yao factor, but there's no doubt it should happen now -- both because he's deserving and it allows the West to field their best starting 5, all of whom would be playing at their natural positions (at this point in time).


Illegal aliens are voting with your IP. :lol

We need a bigger cyber fence . :downspin:

[99-03-05-07]

I'm voting for Timmy every day. Let the streak stay alive!


i agree 110% we've gotta find someone to send to the all-star game.
:flag:

[z0sa]

I have no clue why anyone cares about "the streak." Tim has had what, a dozen in a row? He barely even plays during the ASG anymore.

Dude has been breaking down at the end of the season and needs the All-star break to be just that.

[duncan228]

Dude has been breaking down at the end of the season and needs the All-star break to be just that.

I like to see him get the weekend off too, but it won't happen. Assuming he continues to play even fairly well the Coaches will pick him. There's also the adidas stuff he does there every year. Starting or not, he's going to be there anyway.

[TD 21]

I believe you're over-thinking it, or at least the point I was trying to make.

I was speaking solely to the starting streak and the likelihood of him beating out Pau, Dirk and Durant at this stage. I'm not arguing the ability, talent or who I would rather have in a postseaon game.

Look at it this way, Pau's a virtual lock (rightfully) to start. Even if it was close, he's a Laker and is going to have the numbers.

Now, that leaves one spot, and remember how Tim barely beat out Dirk at the last minute last year on the vote. Also, think about the injuries the Spurs have had the last two years that forced Tim to play harder and at a higher level early in the season. Those circumstances dictated Tim putting up some pretty impressive numbers and put forth the notion to the vast majority of fans that he was still Tim Duncan.

So if you look at it now, Tim's finally being afforded the opportunity to take a bit of a backseat and coast to some degree. After 2 years of having their long-term plan for Duncan's regular season slow-build go up in smoke, they'll finally be able to not deviate from the gameplan (knock on wood). And with that thinking it's hard for me to see Tim putting up the numbers and putting forth the perception to the masses (the average NBA fan) that he should warrant a start over Dirk or Durant -- Dirk will be leading a team amongst the league-leaders in wins, putting up more impressive numbers, and Durant may be the most popular player on the ballot; also putting up some pretty gaudy numbers of his own.

But Tim does deserve to start, and for the position he now plays: center.

Maybe it should have happened a year sooner, and maybe it was a blessing then that he didn't given the Yao factor, but there's no doubt it should happen now -- both because he's deserving and it allows the West to field their best starting 5, all of whom would be playing at their natural positions (at this point in time).

I was speaking to the same thing. That wasn't some defend Duncan post. I was speaking solely to the fan vote and that is, until we see Gasol garner more votes, don't assume he will. I'm fairly certain the past two seasons, he wasn't even close (and he was a Laker then, too), so there's no guarantee he'll leapfrog Duncan this season, either. Nowitzki, as I said, if last year wasn't the year, he probably never will. Anthony had more votes last season and Durant will probably leapfrog him this season, but Duncan has had a huge number of votes the past two seasons, so I wouldn't rule out him being voted in again. That's all I'm saying. I'm not arguing ability, talent or who I'd rather have in a post-season game, either.

[Blackjack]

Well I obviously hope you're right. I'm skeptical because of how I think perception has and will continue to change. But if Pau doesn't get more votes than Duncan or Nowitzki or Durant to be one of the two forwards, I'll be pleasantly surprised (as a fan).

I do believe -- on merit -- that Pau should be a no-brainer starter, though.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

No Jefferson? That's fucking bullshit.

[007nites]

I vote for Duncan everyday.

[Pauleta14]

I vote for Timmy, Manu and Tony everyday.

[Mr.Robinson]

Vote Tim in. He will only play about 10 minutes and not even try. He is getting plenty of rest by playing only 29 mins a game.

[urunobili]

I am not voting Tim. He needs the rest that weekend.

[Seventyniner]

I have no clue why anyone cares about "the streak." Tim has had what, a dozen in a row? He barely even plays during the ASG anymore.

Dude has been breaking down at the end of the season and needs the All-star break to be just that.

There's a decent chance that Pop will coach the West, so if Duncan is a starter, Pop could just play him 2 minutes in each quarter. He could also play Pau all 48, having Pau sprint down the floor every play.

Would Duncan be mad if he's not an All-Star starter, but the coaches vote him in as a reserve center?

[TD 21]

I am not voting Tim. He needs the rest that weekend.


What you're saying makes no sense. He's going to be there either way and he'll likely play roughly 15 minutes either way, so why would you not want him to keep his starting streak alive?

[iminol]

Bump.

Don't forget to vote every day.

[Rummpd]

I am voting against the Heat stars as much as for anyone else this year until ESPN starts a "Spurs Index" (or until hell freezes over I realize).

[BRs.Ganso]

dont forget, vote Nene Hilario (C) for allstar game... he made 27 points 11 rebounds and 6 assists yesterday xD

[timtonymanu]

dont forget, vote Nene Hilario (C) for allstar game... he made 27 points 11 rebounds and 6 assists yesterday xD

I was actually gonna vote for Chandler but he isnt on the ballot either. That West center list sucks.

[Mark in Austin]

No Jefferson? That's fucking bullshit.


Pretty sure the ballot is decided on before the season starts. What in RJ's performance last season would have indicated such a great start to this one?

[Rummpd]

I am writing in Chandler of the Mavs he is playing as well at center as anyone out West not named Dargo or Drago or whatever the hell it is from MN.

[BRs.Ganso]

I was actually gonna vote for Chandler but he isnt on the ballot either. That West center list sucks.

Vc_d8K7nP7o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc_d8K7nP7o)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQq1-LFNj_U

14.6 points 7.1 reb and 2.6 ast average... :rolleyes