Usually I don't care about the All-Star Game . . .

[timvp]

. . . but if Tony Parker doesn't get named as a reserve, that would be a travesty. Leading the Spurs to a 15-7 record without Manu Ginobili and with a 35-year-old Tim Duncan? IMO, he's earned it this year more than any other season.

[Spursfan092120]

I agree, but I almost hope he doesn't get it. I'd rather him and Timmy get their rest.

[timtonymanu]

Agreed. He deserves it over guys like Lawson, Lowry, and Nash, who have gotten a lot more recognition than him by the analysts.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

. . . but if Tony Parker doesn't get named as a reserve, that would be a travesty. Leading the Spurs to a 15-7 record without Manu Ginobili and with a 35-year-old Tim Duncan? IMO, he's earned it this year more than any other season.

I think getting shafted would be just the psychological fire we need for a season like this to get the best TP we can get come May.

[SpursRock20]

Agree. Definitely has shown that when given the right to lead the team like the other superstar point guards, he can play with the best of them (and outplay them).

[Spurs Brazil]

Agree, since Manu injury Tony put the team on his back and is playing fantastic basketball

[crc21209]

Agreed. He's gotta be in for sure now....

[Em-City]

i think the last spot is between him and ellis.... both are ballin hard tho

[TDMVPDPOY]

splitter led this team...i dunno where you pull parker out of the hat from

[letmk]

No worry. The past three games nailed it for him. How one week changes everything! Last week we were worried about him getting in, right now we can have an argument of him being the best PG in the west.

[FkLA]

Not a big fan of Parker but hes been ballin. 28 ppg, 7 apg, 2 spg on 50+% shooting over the past 5 games with the Spurs winning them all. 2 weeks ago he wouldve been a toss-up but after today I dont think theres any way he doesnt get the nod imo.

[SequSpur]

Fuck yeah

[jjktkk]

I agree, but I almost hope he doesn't get it. I'd rather him and Timmy get their rest.

I agree, but it would be nice if TP got the recognition.

[timvp]

I agree, but I almost hope he doesn't get it. I'd rather him and Timmy get their rest.

With as hard and as long as Tony Parker has been playing recently, going 15 minutes in an All-Star game would be a walk in the park.

[MI21]

Parker loves making the All-Star game, so I hope he makes it.

[Russ]

TP should get the nod.

But the savagery that he would play with if he doesn't . . .

Especially in LA where I'll be watching our guys dismantle the Clippers . . .

Well, I could enjoy it. :)

[Kindergarten Cop]

I know that some players take the All-Star game pretty seriously, but do we really think that TP will treat it with the same intensity as he does a regular game? Personally, I see it as a glorified practice or shoot around and see little reason to worry about Tony sacrificing his body in lieu of the rest he would otherwise receive.

Now if we were talking Duncan, I may feel differently. ;)

[timaios]

. . . but if Tony Parker doesn't get named as a reserve, that would be a travesty. Leading the Spurs to a 15-7 record without Manu Ginobili and with a 35-year-old Tim Duncan? IMO, he's earned it this year more than any other season.

Brent Barry sees things differently.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg252/scaled.php?server=252&filename=brentallstar.jpg&res=medium

Video : http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/02/07/20120207_thejump_as_reserves.nba/index.html

[mountainballer]

"eat this Tony. Brant Barry knows revange."

[Dr Cox]

He will make it, too bad voters couldn't watch last nights game.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Brent Barry sees things differently.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg252/scaled.php?server=252&filename=brentallstar.jpg&res=medium

Video : http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/02/07/20120207_thejump_as_reserves.nba/index.html

lol barry still bitter?

[DPG21920]

TP doesn't care. He never even tries in these types of things. I'm sure he'd rather just be there partying.

[manufan10]

I think getting shafted would be just the psychological fire we need for a season like this to get the best TP we can get come May.

I agree with this. I'm hoping for him to get snubbed so he can get revenge on the league. :lol

[urunobili]

Manu's been robbed b4. Though Parker indeed deserves the recognition, he'd be fueled by the snub and I'd welcome a rest for him and TD TBH

[Bruno]

TP doesn't care. He never even tries in these types of things. I'm sure he'd rather just be there partying.

You can't be more wrong about that. Parker really cares and wants to be an all-star.

[Darkwaters]

When do they announce the reserves?

[timtonymanu]

When do they announce the reserves?

7 PM ET on TNT.

[TJastal]

Manu's been robbed b4. Though Parker indeed deserves the recognition, he'd be fueled by the snub and I'd welcome a rest for him and TD TBH

+1

Parker getting snubbed would be the best thing to happen for the spurs tbh.

[ajballer4]

Prediction time:

West:
G- Westbrook
G- Parker
F- Kevin Love
F- LaMarcus Aldridge
C- Marc Gasol
Wild- Kyle Lowry
Wild- Ty Lawson

East:
G- Joe Johnson
G- Rajon Rondo
F- Chris Bosh
F- Danny Granger
C- Roy Hibbert
Wild- Andre Iguodala
Wild- Paul Pierce

[sehui]

Prediction time:

West:
G- Westbrook
G- Parker
F- Kevin Love
F- LaMarcus Aldridge
C- Marc Gasol
Wild- Kyle Lowry
Wild- Ty Lawson

East:
G- Joe Johnson
G- Rajon Rondo
F- Chris Bosh
F- Danny Granger
C- Roy Hibbert
Wild- Andre Iguodala
Wild- Paul Pierce

I think you are pretty much spot on for East (Maybe instead of Rajon we will see Deron Williams, not sure)...but Steve Nash or even Ricky Rubio might make an appearance on the West

[The ADMIRAL 50]

I think getting shafted would be just the psychological fire we need for a season like this to get the best TP we can get come May.

hmmmm, interesting take CBF. Personally I want Tony to make it because (a) he deserves it and (b) of all the guys in the league you can tell Tony would really appreciate and enjoy another All Star selection. Emphasis on "enjoy." That said though, CBF adds an interesting element to consider...

[ElNono]

Since coaches pick the reserves, I think he has a good shot...

[The ADMIRAL 50]

Parker loves making the All-Star game, so I hope he makes it.

exactly

[The ADMIRAL 50]

Brent Barry sees things differently.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg252/scaled.php?server=252&filename=brentallstar.jpg&res=medium

Video : http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/02/07/20120207_thejump_as_reserves.nba/index.html

:lol good find timaios :tu

[DPG21920]

You can't be more wrong about that. Parker really cares and wants to be an all-star.

Really? I heard him say he doesn't really care or concern himself with it. Also, like when he was in the skills challenge, he maybe went 40% intensity. Maybe he does take it serious but it's not obvious.

[timtonymanu]

Really? I heard him say he doesn't really care or concern himself with it. Also, like when he was in the skills challenge, he maybe went 40% intensity. Maybe he does take it serious but it's not obvious.

He said in one of the postgame interviews this year that he really wanted to be in it last year since most of the Spurs went there. I believe he mentioned it a few times last year too that he thought he should have gone to the ASG.

[will_spurs]

If selected, I wonder if he's going to try and score on Westbrook, even though they are on the same team :)

[Dex]

Brent Barry sees things differently.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg252/scaled.php?server=252&filename=brentallstar.jpg&res=medium

Video : http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/02/07/20120207_thejump_as_reserves.nba/index.html

Kyle Lowry? :lmao

If the whole infidelity scandal is true, Brent probably wouldn't pick Tony to mow his lawn.

[DPG21920]

I wouldn't laugh at the Lowry selection. He has played extremely well

[jjktkk]

I wouldn't laugh at the Lowry selection. He has played extremely well

[Dex]

Yeah, I actually just looked up his stats, and I guess it wouldn't be too outrageous. I just figured he was only going bananas against us, but he's having a very solid season.

Still, Tony has arguably had to carry just as much of a load as Lowry does in Houston, and he has put up better stats and led the team to a better record. Lowry may deserve it, but Tony deserves it more.

[timtonymanu]

Yeah the Lowry selection makes sense and I know they need a Center for the West, but Marc Gasol? Really?

Maybe I'm not paying enough attention to the Grizzlies.

[DPG21920]

Gasol started off gang busters but has faltered some lately. He still deserves it though IMO.

[Muser]

If Lowry gets in ahead of Parker it would be a travesty.

Although Nash will most likely get in for his stats.

[timvp]

Lowry is a laughable selection. He was hot early but has sucked as of late. In his last ten games he's shooting 37% and averaging 12 points per game. He had a fluky start but he isn't close to all-star caliber right now.

Parker vs. Lowry is no contest. For starters, Parker handily outplayed him in three of their four matchups. Comparing their season stats, Parker scores 32.5% more, assists 16.8% more, turns the ball over 40.5% less and gets to the line 29.3% more. Lowry is a much better three-point shooter and rebounder but that's about it.

Chris Paul is better than Parker. Westbrook's stats and the Thunder's record will get him on the team. The only other point guard in the West that has an argument against Parker is Nash. Nash's number are pretty damn good this season.

But you can make a case that Parker is more deserving than Nash. First of all, Parker has played 200 more minutes so far. Plus, the Spurs are 18-9 without Ginobili, with an old TD and having played the most difficult schedule in the NBA. The Suns, on the other hand, are 11-14 even though they've played the easiest schedule of any Western Conference team.

So if you just want to go with per-minute numbers and subtract winning from the equation, Nash should make it over Parker. Otherwise the point guards who deserve All-Star recognition in the West should go CP3 ----> Westbrook ----> Parker

[Muser]

I think Nash will get on the team regardless, more of a "lifetime achievement" position on the team. Kind of like Duncan last year.

[timvp]

Really? I heard him say he doesn't really care or concern himself with it. Also, like when he was in the skills challenge, he maybe went 40% intensity. Maybe he does take it serious but it's not obvious.

Parker likes the recognition of being named an all-star ... just like most people enjoy a "job well done" vote of confidence.

But Parker doesn't care about the actual all-star game itself.

[sehui]

With Duncan playing as of recent, and how all the coaches love him and what he brings to the team despite stats - do you think he might overtake that center spot (even though he's not a center) ?

[timaios]

I think Nash will get on the team regardless, more of a "lifetime achievement" position on the team. Kind of like Duncan last year.

...and Nash leads the league in assists !

FG% = 55.9
3P% = 45.5
APG = 10
PPG = 15.1

At 38, it's a very impressive season for Nash !

[Muser]

For a guy his age to be putting up stats like that is amazing, no way they leave him off the squad.

[timvp]

Tbh, it looks like the coaches aren't too impressed with Nash any longer. He had similar stats last season before the All-Star game and the Suns were around .500 yet he didn't make the team.

We'll see. Nash has a very strong case but I think winning should factor in which would give Parker the edge.

[z0sa]

It's a close call but Parker has stepped it up big time, AND won against his best competition (Westbrook IMHO). If I'm choosing that seals the deal.

[angelbelow]

I personally want Duncan and Parker to be named as Allstar reserves. They don't really have attention seeking personalities but all-star recognition is a pretty big deal.

Truth is that even the fans don't give a shit about the allstar game either. I can't remember the last time I sat through an entire game, but I recognize how much the media pimps the allstar selection and how much exposure it gives to the player and the team. At the end of the day Parker and Duncan are both human and they'll enjoy being recognized as 2 of the best players in the western conference.

[TheSullyMonster]

I kinda hope they don't make it. Especially Parker.

Then we go on a tear, make the finals, win the championship, and Parker gets MVP.

Finals MVP who isn't an All-Star, sheerly for the lulz.

(I feel dirty for using lulz now).

[anonoftheinternets]

http://www.nba.com/2012/allstar/2012/02/02/west-reserves/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1

How about that .. parker not mentioned even in the snubs ...

[DPG21920]

Aldridge is in.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

so apparently it's Nash and f-ing Westbrook.


OKC fanboys yay

[DPG21920]

Yup, it appears TP did not make it.

[The Truth #6]

Bummer for Tony. I wonder if his weak start put him too far under the radar.

[Dex]

Lame.

First time in 15 years that the Spurs won't have a representative in the All-Star Game.

Oh well. They can probably use all the rest they can get at this point anyways.

[crc21209]

How do ya'll know? They havent even announced them yet right?

[timvp]

Where does it say TP didn't make it? That link is just NBA.com's predictions.

[crc21209]

TP is in!

[timvp]

Parker is in :smokin

[Kori Ellis]

You guys were wrong, he made it.

[Kool Bob Love]

Parker is in :smokin

:toast

[timvp]

Westbrook, Parker and Nash made it.

[ego]

It's not the list !
Westbrook and Nash over TP ! it's a joke

[timvp]

I guess Paul Millsap is the most notable snub.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Tony!!!

Congrats

[Kori Ellis]

It's not the list !
Westbrook and Nash over TP ! it's a joke

Parker made it.

[Ghjkll]

Tony made it! Yes! Well deserved :toast.

[crc21209]

Love, Aldridge, Dirk, Westbrook, TP, Nash and Marc Gasol are the West reserves.

[GB20]

this is the best time to trade tony parker















































































just kidding!! i am glad he made it

[NASpurs]

Yep. Congrats to him. He deserves it!

https://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/167761046482857985

Tony Parker is officially an All-Star.

[Robz4000]

I guess you gotta put a Mav in, seeing as they are the champs, but c'mon, Dirk has been crap so far this season. TD > Dirk tbh.

[Dex]

Reading is fundamental. I just noticed that wasn't official picks; I guess I just assumed since it was listed on nba.com.

Congrats to Tony; well deserved. :tu

[jeebus]

so apparently it's Nash and f-ing Westbrook.


OKC fanboys yay


Yup, it appears TP did not make it.


Bummer for Tony. I wonder if his weak start put him too far under the radar.


Lame.

First time in 15 years that the Spurs won't have a representative in the All-Star Game.

Oh well. They can probably use all the rest they can get at this point anyways.

fail.

Congrats to TP. He totally deserves it

[Robz4000]

Also, LOL @ Marc being chosen and not Pau

[Dex]

fail.

Congrats to TP. He totally deserves it

I'm not very good at the internets. :cry

[TD 21]

Gasol has no business being chosen ahead of Duncan and Millsap. I knew the coaches would want to reward the Grizzlies from last season though and let's be honest, the next time a legit All-Star candidate who's white doesn't make the cut, will be the first (in recent memory, at least).

The starters have always been a popularity contest, but the reserves weren't, until last season. It used to be about winning, unless you were a perennial guy to begin with. Then Love puts up big numbers and all of a sudden, conveniently that no longer mattered.

I remember Robinson being selected in '01. Why was he selected? Because he was an all-time great, playing on an elite team and the coaches respected him. Fast forward to this season. Duncan is essentially playing the role of Robinson, only he's playing better and is an even greater all-time great, yet he doesn't get afforded the same respect.

I'm fine with Nowitzki and Nash making it. Although, since it bothered many last season that Duncan was selected, then based on that, Nowitzki's selection should receive the same criticism. Duncan, Millsap, P. Gasol and Jefferson, have all been better than him.

[crc21209]

Last year all the "experts" bashed the coaches for giving Duncan a "lifetime achievement" award by voting him onto the All-Star roster. I hope they talk about Nash and Dirk getting the same treatment this year, because both don't deserve to be there. Nash may be putting up the stats, but his team isnt winning. And Dirk just hasnt been Dirk all year....

[Mel_13]

TD (since 98) and KG (since 97). Two long streaks end this year.

[DPG21920]

Great for TP. Is anyone surprised Nash Westbrook and TP made it?

lol at the "you were wrong" crowd.

[TheSullyMonster]

I kinda hope they don't make it. Especially Parker.

Then we go on a tear, make the finals, win the championship, and Parker gets MVP.

Finals MVP who isn't an All-Star, sheerly for the lulz.

(I feel dirty for using lulz now).

Fuck.

[analyzed]

Actually the load and playing time Tony is currently logging is a concern, hopefully with Manu's return that is relieved some bit, I would trade a fresh Tony in the playoffs anytime over a well accomplished regular season (e.g All NBA selection, 2nd or 3rd team)

Come to think of it if Manu and Tony played in seperate teams I woul'nt be suprised if they were perenial all Stars year after year. but the Spus have bigger priorities

[Russ]

Also, LOL @ Marc being chosen and not Pau

NBA covering its tracks? :lol