All-Star second returns

[duncan228]

Bryant leads all players in second All-Star returns (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/30/allstar-ballot-results-2/index.html)

West

Forwards:

Kevin Durant (Thunder) 735,521
Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets) 602,516
Pau Gasol (Lakers) 597,201
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavs) 447,737
Tim Duncan (Spurs) 436,651
Blake Griffin (Clippers) 435,857
amar Odom (Lakers) 232,299
Luis Scola (Rockets) 197,728
Kevin Love (T-Wolves) 171,945
Caron Butler (Mavs) 168,937

Guards:

Kobe Bryant (Lakers) 1,153,694
Chris Paul (Hornets) 585,690
Manu Ginobili (Spurs) 403,632
Steve Nash (Suns) 321,659
Deron Williams (Utah) 313,011
Jason Kidd (Mavs) 234,779
Russell Westbrook (Thunder) 233,593
Tony Parker (Spurs) 219,378
Vince Carter (Suns) 185,213
Eric Gordon (Clippers) 179,917

Centers:

Yao Ming (Rockets) 637,527
Andrew Bynum (Lakers) 376,283
Brendan Haywood (Mavs) 215,905
Nene (Nuggets) 211,475
Marc Gasol (Grizzlies) 205,227
Emeka Okafor (Hornets) 172,012
Chris Kaman (Clippers) 131,741
Marcus Camby (Blazers) 111,346
Andris Biedrins (Warriors) 65,908
Robin Lopez (Suns) 62,199

East

Forwards:

LeBron James (Heat) 969,459
Kevin Garnett (Celtics) 712,555
Amar'e Stoudemire (Knicks) 637,486
Paul Pierce (Celtics) 381,348
Chris Celtics (Heat) 260,007
Josh Smith (Hawks) 193,897
Carlos Boozer (Bulls) 159,073
Danilo Gallinari (Knicks) 127,726
Andre Iguodala (76ers) 115,660
Danny Granger (Pacers) 107,145

Guards:

Dwyane Wade (Heat) 938,402
Rajon Rondo (Celtics) 777,310
Derrick Rose (Bulls) 721,122
Ray Allen (Celtics) 392,441
John Wall (Wizards) 169,219
Gilbert Arenas (Magic) 144,889
Brandon Jennings (Bucks) 128,556
Raymond Felton (Knicks) 105,425
Joe Johnson (Hawks) 99,598
Jamal Crawford (Hawks) 97,809

Centers:

Dwight Howard (Magic) 988,572
Shaquille O'Neal (Celtics) 410,663
Joakim Noah (Bulls) 153,657
Al Horford (Hawks) 120,404
Andrew Bogut (Bucks) 110,153
Andrea Bargnani (Raptors) 92,822
Brook Lopez (Nets) 77,048
Roy Hibbert (Pacers) 70,698
JaVale McGee (Wizards) 59,508
Ben Wallace (Pistons) 44,375

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/30/allstar-ballot-results-2/index.html

[lefty]

lol WC Centers :rollin

[Bulwark]

If Duncan would go for Center or 5 then he would easily be the second in the West (Yao will never be topped with a billion Chinese voting)

[rmt]

How do the coaches pick the reserves? Is it by position? Can they choose TD for center? The center choices are terrible. Bynum's going to start and he's only played a couple of weeks.

[Fireball]

If Duncan would go for Center or 5 then he would easily be the second in the West (Yao will never be topped with a billion Chinese voting)

Normally the NBA always put Duncan in the right category (Forward or Center) so that he was voted into the All-Star game. We'll see what happens ...

[Darkwaters]

Pau Gasol made his first all-star game as a "center" when he was with Memphis. Duncan could make the game as a reserve center.

[Bruno]

Chris Celtics (Heat) 260,007

:lol

[Mugen]

Starters should be:

West
CP3
Bryant
Durant
Gasol
Chandler

East
Rose
DWade
LBJ
Amare
D12

easy breezy.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Tim Duncan isn't looking like an all-star this year so far......

[Sportstudi]

Starters should be:

West
CP3
Bryant
Durant
Nowitzki
Chandler

East
Rose
DWade
LBJ
Amare
D12

easy breezy.

fify. I'm not saying this as a Mavs-fan, just from a general view. Dirk has been outstanding so far. IMO better than Gasol.

[DMC]

Other than old times' sake and a streak, Duncan has no business in the AS game. We rest him in ones that matter, not to get him to the AS game. He can go for the Finals MVP... that's fine.

[DMC]

fify. I'm not saying this as a Mavs-fan, just from a general view. Dirk has been outstanding so far. IMO better than Gasol.

Dirk is a monster. Gasol isn't close to Dirk.

The fact that Kevin Love is so low on the list is a testament to the fact that it's a popularity contest, and has nothing to do with individual performance this year.

Anyhow it's stupid because you can vote every day. There should be one vote per voter, and I don't see any reason the fans need to make those decisions.

It's a business though, customers are always right.

[duncan228]

Normally the NBA always put Duncan in the right category (Forward or Center) so that he was voted into the All-Star game...

Duncan was listed as a Center only once on the All-Star ballot, in 2007-08. The Spurs registered a complaint and he was moved back to Forward. He's always listed as a starting Forward for games, that's where he's always been listed for All-Star voting.

[Mugen]

fify. I'm not saying this as a Mavs-fan, just from a general view. Dirk has been outstanding so far. IMO better than Gasol.

totally forgot about dirk!

haha i guess i think of him more as a 7ft guard. But yeah definitely Dirk > Gasol.

[Bukefal]

Dirk is a monster. Gasol isn't close to Dirk.

The fact that Kevin Love is so low on the list is a testament to the fact that it's a popularity contest, and has nothing to do with individual performance this year.

Anyhow it's stupid because you can vote every day. There should be one vote per voter, and I don't see any reason the fans need to make those decisions.

It's a business though, customers are always right.

Exactly, he deserves to be a lot higher Imo. so underrated. Parker deserves to be higher on the list, and CP3 should be lower.

Ming with all his chinese votes, :sleep what a joke.

[8FOR!3]

From the looks of it, Ginobili's getting respect from fans, but I still don't see how Chris Paul gets more votes. I've accepted that Kobe does just because of name recognition. I'm surprised Blake Griffin hasn't gotten more votes bc of the year he's had. Figured he'd be an all-star.

Kevin Love being so low on the list is indeed a joke. And don't even get me started as to how Jason Kidd's ahead of Tony Parker. Come on now, this is almost 2011. Who the fuck is Jason Kidd?

[antgomez2009]

Tony Parker should make the All Star team, but its highly unlikely!! He is balling right now...he is one of the main reasons Pop can speed up the game for them! His team has the best record and he's doing it at a high level, gotta appreaciate that!!

[Solid D]

Tim should have admitted that he's a Center.

[TMTTRIO]

Manu's cooling off just in time for All Star picks. Part of me would like him to get some individual recognition in this league for the work he's done (more than a one time all star and being a sixth man) but part of me hopes he doesn't get picked. Besides he has a whole summer of basketball coming up anyways.

[DMC]

How many centers in the league routinely shoot the 18' jumper from the top of the key?

Exactly.

What is Blair?

What was Robinson?

What was Mohammed (other than a prophet)?

What was Rasho?

What is Tiago?

Are you saying the Spurs play two centers?

[DMC]

Tim's recognition will be in the form of HOF. The class he will enter with will likely include Shaq.

So, Tim's HOF speech:

"Thanks"

[Uriel]

Duncan was listed as a Center only once on the All-Star ballot, in 2007-08. The Spurs registered a complaint and he was moved back to Forward. He's always listed as a starting Forward for games, that's where he's always been listed for All-Star voting.

Maybe they should register another complaint to get him moved back to center. :lol

In all seriousness though, what are the odds we see all 3 members of the big three making the all-star game (at least as reserves, which the coaches get to choose) this year, especially if the Spurs continue to win at this pace?

[JR21]

Bryant leads all players in second All-Star returns (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/30/allstar-ballot-results-2/index.html)

West

Forwards:

Kevin Durant (Thunder) 735,521
Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets) 602,516
Pau Gasol (Lakers) 597,201
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavs) 447,737
Tim Duncan (Spurs) 436,651
Blake Griffin (Clippers) 435,857
amar Odom (Lakers) 232,299
Luis Scola (Rockets) 197,728
Kevin Love (T-Wolves) 171,945
Caron Butler (Mavs) 168,937

Guards:

Kobe Bryant (Lakers) 1,153,694
Chris Paul (Hornets) 585,690
Manu Ginobili (Spurs) 403,632
Steve Nash (Suns) 321,659
Deron Williams (Utah) 313,011
Jason Kidd (Mavs) 234,779
Russell Westbrook (Thunder) 233,593
Tony Parker (Spurs) 219,378
Vince Carter (Suns) 185,213
Eric Gordon (Clippers) 179,917

Centers:

Yao Ming (Rockets) 637,527
Andrew Bynum (Lakers) 376,283
Brendan Haywood (Mavs) 215,905
Nene (Nuggets) 211,475
Marc Gasol (Grizzlies) 205,227
Emeka Okafor (Hornets) 172,012
Chris Kaman (Clippers) 131,741
Marcus Camby (Blazers) 111,346
Andris Biedrins (Warriors) 65,908
Robin Lopez (Suns) 62,199

East

Forwards:

LeBron James (Heat) 969,459
Kevin Garnett (Celtics) 712,555
Amar'e Stoudemire (Knicks) 637,486
Paul Pierce (Celtics) 381,348
Chris Celtics (Heat) 260,007
Josh Smith (Hawks) 193,897
Carlos Boozer (Bulls) 159,073
Danilo Gallinari (Knicks) 127,726
Andre Iguodala (76ers) 115,660
Danny Granger (Pacers) 107,145

Guards:

Dwyane Wade (Heat) 938,402
Rajon Rondo (Celtics) 777,310
Derrick Rose (Bulls) 721,122
Ray Allen (Celtics) 392,441
John Wall (Wizards) 169,219
Gilbert Arenas (Magic) 144,889
Brandon Jennings (Bucks) 128,556
Raymond Felton (Knicks) 105,425
Joe Johnson (Hawks) 99,598
Jamal Crawford (Hawks) 97,809

Centers:

Dwight Howard (Magic) 988,572
Shaquille O'Neal (Celtics) 410,663
Joakim Noah (Bulls) 153,657
Al Horford (Hawks) 120,404
Andrew Bogut (Bucks) 110,153
Andrea Bargnani (Raptors) 92,822
Brook Lopez (Nets) 77,048
Roy Hibbert (Pacers) 70,698
JaVale McGee (Wizards) 59,508
Ben Wallace (Pistons) 44,375

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/30/allstar-ballot-results-2/index.html
So how does this work? How many of these players will actually be at the game?

[TDMVPDPOY]

duncan, pau and nene makes perfect sense for center...

[spurspokesman]

Tim Duncan isn't looking like an all-star this year so far......
Sad but true:depressed

[stealthjbravo]

He shouldnt get it

[duncan228]

So how does this work? How many of these players will actually be at the game?

12 for each Conference.

Five Starters, fan voted in (2 Forwards, 2 Guards, 1 Center).

Seven Reserves, chosen by the Coaches (who cannot choose players from their own team). They pick 2 Forwards, 2 Guards, 1 Center, and 2 at any position.

If a player is injured and can't play, David Stern picks the replacement.

[JR21]

12 for each Conference.

Five Starters, fan voted in (2 Forwards, 2 Guards, 1 Center).

Seven Reserves, chosen by the Coaches (who cannot choose players from their own team). They pick 2 Forwards, 2 Guards, 1 Center, and 2 at any position.

If a player is injured and can't play, David Stern picks the replacement.
ahhh ok thanks for the info! Wonder who Stern's gona pick for Yao... Heard it could be Duncan?

[Spurs Brazil]

Amar'e, Rose Gain In Third All-Star Voting Returns
Jan 06, 2011 1:19 PM EST

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder top the Western Conference, while Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and LeBron James of the Miami Heat lead the Eastern Conference after the third returns of 2011 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile. Bryant, The Finals MVP last season, is the overall leader with 1,391,597 votes.

Eastern Conference

Forwards: LeBron James (Mia) 1,194,091; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 850,687; Amar’e Stoudemire (NYK) 826,628; Paul Pierce (Bos) 465,270; Chris Bosh (Mia) 334,921; Josh Smith (Atl) 225,951; Carlos Boozer (Chi) 222,431; Danilo Gallinari (NYK) 168,519; Danny Granger (Ind) 158,836; Andre Iguodala (Phi) 150,840.

Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 1,167,649; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 929,781; Derrick Rose (Chi) 917,753; Ray Allen (Bos) 494,489; John Wall (Was) 212,238; Gilbert Arenas (Orl) 193,056; Brandon Jennings (Mil) 172,076; Raymond Felton (NYK) 144,707; Jamal Crawford (Atl) 123,531, Joe Johnson (Atl) 119,455.

Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 1,205,159; Shaquille O'Neal (Bos) 506,621; Joakim Noah (Chi) 197,407; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 159,560; Al Horford (Atl) 149,908; Roy Hibbert (Ind) 133,416; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 126,185; Brook Lopez (NJ) 104,784; JaVale McGee (Was) 82,650; Ben Wallace (Det) 61,051.

Western Conference

Forwards: Kevin Durant (OKC) 945,944; Carmelo Anthony (Den) 742,284; Pau Gasol (LAL) 702,859; Tim Duncan (SA) 551,226; Blake Griffin (LAC) 540,701; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 518,682; Lamar Odom (LAL) 285,667; Luis Scola (Hou) 258,407; Kevin Love (Min) 233,273; Caron Butler (Dal) 186,626.

Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,391,597; Chris Paul (NOH) 724,605; Manu Ginobili (SA) 504,123; Steve Nash (Pho) 397,975; Deron Williams (Utah) 384,515; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 327,453; Tony Parker (SA) 298,771; Jason Kidd (Dal) 260,569; Vince Carter (Pho) 228,698; Eric Gordon (LAC) 190,636.

Centers: Yao Ming (Hou) 754,583; Andrew Bynum (LAL) 493,237; Nene (Den) 292,829; Marc Gasol 263,000; Brendan Haywood (Dal) 245,737; Emeka Okafor (NOH) 227,621; Chris Kaman (LAC) 148,389; Marcus Camby (Por) 148,322; Andris Biedrins (GS) 91,600; Robin Lopez (Pho) 81,148.


Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70986/20110106/amare_rose_gain_in_third_all_star_voting_returns/#ixzz1AILwJsbk

[ohmwrecker]

Tim should have admitted that he's a Center.

:tu He would still be behind Yao, but he would get in.