2014 NBA All-Star Voting 3rd Returns

[ace3g]

NBA All-Star @NBAAllStar
(https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar)#NBAAllStar (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBAAllStar) Balloting by @sprint (https://twitter.com/sprint/) 3rd Returns East Frontcourt: L.James (1,076,063), P.George (899,671), C.Anthony (702,869) Hibbert (385,964)




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NBA All-Star @NBAAllStar
(https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar)#NBAAllStar (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBAAllStar) Balloting by @sprint (https://twitter.com/sprint/) 3rd Returns West Frontcourt: K.Durant (1,054,209), D.Howard (509,116), B.Griffin (500,964), Love (483,031).




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NBA All-Star @NBAAllStar
(https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar)#NBAAllStar (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBAAllStar) Balloting by @sprint (https://twitter.com/sprint/) 3rd Returns West Backcourt: K.Bryant (844,538), S.Curry (677,732), C.Paul (651,073), J.Lin (471,980).






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NBA All-Star @NBAAllStar
(https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar)#NBAAllStar (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBAAllStar) Balloting by @sprint (https://twitter.com/sprint/) 3rd Returns East Backcourt: D.Wade (718,109), K.Irving (652,522), D.Rose (323,099), J.Wall (278,516).

Eastern Conference
Frontcourt:
1. LeBron James (Mia) 1,076,063
2. Paul George (Ind) 899,671
3. Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 702,869
4. Roy Hibbert (Ind) 385,964
5. Chris Bosh (Mia) 304,986
6. Kevin Garnett (BKN) 164,021
7. Joakim Noah (Chi) 128,201
8. Andre Drummond (Det) 120,844
9. Tyson Chandler (NYK) 101,637
10. Jeff Green (Bos) 96,336
11. Luol Deng (Cle) 90,730
12. Carlos Boozer (Chi) 80,271
13. Paul Pierce (BKN) 72,581
14. David West (Ind) 61,612
15. Brook Lopez (BKN) 58,477

Backcourt:
1. Dwyane Wade (Mia) 718,109
2. Kyrie Irving (Cle) 652,522
3. Derrick Rose (Chi) 323,099
4. John Wall (Was) 278,516
5. Ray Allen (Mia) 190,086
6. Rajon Rondo (Bos) 133,448
7. Deron Williams (BKN) 95,309
8. George Hill (Ind) 89,428
9. Lance Stephenson (Ind) 77,364
10. DeMar DeRozan (Tor) 68,985

Western Conference
Frontcourt:
1. Kevin Durant (OKC) 1,054,209
2. Dwight Howard (Hou) 509,116
3. Blake Griffin (LAC) 500,964
4. Kevin Love (Min) 483,031
5. LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 404,793
6. Tim Duncan (Por) 385,342
7. Anthony Davis (NO) 223,956
8. Pau Gasol (LAL) 207,213
9. Andre Iguodala (GS) 192,616
10. Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 156,792
11. DeMarcus Cousins (Sac) 148,604
12. David Lee (GS) 141,509
13. Chandler Parsons (Hou) 135,387
14. Omer Asik (Hou) 101,372
15. Kawhi Leonard (SA) 91,859

Backcourt:
1. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 844,538
2. Stephen Curry (GS) 677,372
3. Chris Paul (LAC) 651,073
4. Jeremy Lin (Hou) 471,980
5. James Harden (Hou) 338,788
6. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 260,499
7. Tony Parker (SA) 195,328
8. Damian Lillard (Por) 162,363
9. Klay Thompson (GS) 108,404
10. Ricky Rubio (Min) 97,265

[SpursFan86]

This is how the voting works, for those who don't know (apparently a lot of people around the internet):

The top 2 vote-getters in the backcourt will be starters. The top 3 vote-getters in the frontcourt will be starters. The rest of the all-stars are chosen by coaches, not by fans.

BTW, here's the entire list:

Eastern Conference

Frontcourt:
1. LeBron James (Mia) 1,076,063
2. Paul George (Ind) 899,671
3. Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 702,869
4. Roy Hibbert (Ind) 385,964
5. Chris Bosh (Mia) 304,986
6. Kevin Garnett (BKN) 164,021
7. Joakim Noah (Chi) 128,201
8. Andre Drummond (Det) 120,844
9. Tyson Chandler (NYK) 101,637
10. Jeff Green (Bos) 96,336
11. Luol Deng (Cle) 90,730
12. Carlos Boozer (Chi) 80,271
13. Paul Pierce (BKN) 72,581
14. David West (Ind) 61,612
15. Brook Lopez (BKN) 58,477

Backcourt:
1. Dwyane Wade (Mia) 718,109
2. Kyrie Irving (Cle) 652,522
3. Derrick Rose (Chi) 323,099
4. John Wall (Was) 278,516
5. Ray Allen (Mia) 190,086
6. Rajon Rondo (Bos) 133,448
7. Deron Williams (BKN) 95,309
8. George Hill (Ind) 89,428
9. Lance Stephenson (Ind) 77,364
10. DeMar DeRozan (Tor) 68,985

Western Conference

Frontcourt:
1. Kevin Durant (OKC) 1,054,209
2. Dwight Howard (Hou) 509,116
3. Blake Griffin (LAC) 500,964
4. Kevin Love (Min) 483,031
5. LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 404,793
6. Tim Duncan (SA) 385,342
7. Anthony Davis (NO) 223,956
8. Pau Gasol (LAL) 207,213
9. Andre Iguodala (GS) 192,616
10. Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 156,792
11. DeMarcus Cousins (Sac) 148,604
12. David Lee (GS) 141,509
13. Chandler Parsons (Hou) 135,387
14. Omer Asik (Hou) 101,372
15. Kawhi Leonard (SA) 91,859

Backcourt:
1. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 844,538
2. Stephen Curry (GS) 677,372
3. Chris Paul (LAC) 651,073
4. Jeremy Lin (Hou) 471,980
5. James Harden (Hou) 338,788
6. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 260,499
7. Tony Parker (SA) 195,328
8. Damian Lillard (Por) 162,363
9. Klay Thompson (GS) 108,404
10. Ricky Rubio (Min) 97,265

So as of now, this is what the starting lineups would look like:

East - Irving/Wade/George/Melo/LeBron (yes, this is how it works)

West - Curry/Kobe/Durant/Griffin/Howard. If Kobe (or any other starter) is injured, I believe the coaches pick his replacement(rather than the next highest vote-getter automatically getting the spot. Don't quote me on that, though.

[RD2191]

Who cares, how hilarious would it be if we won the Finals without an "All-Star".:lol

[Mikeanaro]

What´s that Duncan typo? did he get traded to Portland?

[RD2191]

No offence, ace.

[SpursFan86]

Who cares, how hilarious would it be if we won the Finals without an "All-Star".:lol

There is zero chance we don't get an all-star. Spurs are too well-respected around the league. At least one of Duncan/Parker/Ginobili/Leonard will get in as a reserve.

[SpursFan86]

What´s that Duncan typo? did he get traded to Portland?

You didn't hear? We traded Duncan. Spurs listened to SpursTalk after reading the "Duncan is done" threads :lol

I fixed it.

[Mikeanaro]

There is zero chance we don't get an all-star. Spurs are too well-respected around the league. At least one of Duncan/Parker/Ginobili/Leonard will get in as a reserve.
Kaqwi would be fine since he is the younger one.

[Mikeanaro]

You didn't hear? We traded Duncan. Spurs listened to SpursTalk after reading the "Duncan is done" threads :lol

I fixed it.
Well that sucks, first we trade Paul George for Nothing, now Duncan, but Bonner still is here. :bang

[Dex]

General curiosity: If a player is named to an All-Star team (by votes), but doesn't play due to injury, do they still get to count that All-Star game on their resumé?

[SpursFan86]

Kaqwi would be fine since he is the younger one.

Given how respected TD is, I'd be a bit surprised if he doesn't make it in. He got off to a slow start, but since then he's been fantastic. I think the order of likelihood goes:

Duncan > Parker > Kawhi > Ginobili

[Mikeanaro]

General curiosity: If a player is named to an All-Star team (by votes), but doesn't play due to injury, do they still get to count that All-Star game on their resumé?
I think they don´t unless they pull a Kobe, he was like 30 seconds one game a few years ago.

[Mikeanaro]

Given how respected TD is, I'd be a bit surprised if he doesn't make it in. He got off to a slow start, but since then he's been fantastic. I think the order of likelihood goes:

Duncan > Parker > Kawhi > Ginobili
Lots of players had shitty starts and less pedigree than TD and made it, but Tim is losing votes year after year, it seems people is now voting for Blake Griffin you know, the dude that can just dunk the ball.

[Old School 44]

I think the replacement player for an injured player is picked by the Commissioner.

[SpursFan86]

I think the replacement player for an injured player is picked by the Commissioner.

Ahh, you're right. I remember Stern was the one who picked Brook Lopez to replace Rondo.

[spurraider21]

Lots of players had shitty starts and less pedigree than TD and made it, but Tim is losing votes year after year, it seems people is now voting for Blake Griffin you know, the dude that can just dunk the ball.
blake getting the all star nod isn't new

[SpursFan86]

I think the whole "Griffin can only dunk" thing is played out. Did Griffin "only dunk" when he walked all over us and dropped 27 points when they blew us out? If you watch Griffin this year, you can see he's developed a solid post game. And while he's still not a great shooter, he's certainly improved his mid-range game.

Just because you only see highlights of Griffin dunking doesn't mean that's all he does or all he can do. He's improved as a player, and to be honest, has probably played better than Duncan this year. Let's give credit where credit is due.

[RD2191]

I really don't care for 1 way players, doesn't blake get torched on defense?

[Mikeanaro]

I think the whole "Griffin can only dunk" thing is played out. Did Griffin "only dunk" when he walked all over us and dropped 27 points when they blew us out? If you watch Griffin this year, you can see he's developed a solid post game. And while he's still not a great shooter, he's certainly improved his mid-range game.

Just because you only see highlights of Griffin dunking doesn't mean that's all he does or all he can do. He's improved as a player, and to be honest, has probably played better than Duncan this year. Let's give credit where credit is due.
He still is a shitty player, can´t make freethrows, and while he is developing some mid range shots he will be decent in about 5 years.
The only reason he dropped 27 points on us is because CP3 was there helping him, by just seeing the box scores this season I remember like 6 games where dude score over 20 points or more.
No CP3 and no 27 points like the last game, kind of Amare without Nash, I don´t hate the Red Gorilla I just find his cold face kinda disturbing.

[SpursFan86]

He still is a shitty player, can´t make freethrows, and while he is developing some mid range shots he will be decent in about 5 years.
The only reason he dropped 27 points is because CP3 was there helping him, by just seeing the box scores this season I remember like 6 games when dude score over 20 points or more.
No CP3 and no 27 points like the last game, kind of Amare without Nash, I don´t hate the Red Gorilla I just find his cold face kinda disturbing.

Err...Blake Griffin averages 22 ppg, and just scored 29 last night without CP3. The previous game against Orlando he scored 16 points in just 23 minutes of playing time (they blew out the Magic and he didn't need to play much in the 2nd half).

Griffin played without CP3 in his rookie year and averaged 20+ ppg, and he's improved since then. He's not shitty. He's improved defensively under Doc Rivers, although he's still not a great defender. I'd probably say he's average in that aspect. He's also shooting over 70% from the FT line this year. He's a very good rebounder. In what world does great offense + average defense + very good rebounding = a shitty player...?

I completely agree that CP3 is the driving force of the Clippers and the most important player, but acting like Griffin is completely dependent on CP3 and he's a scrub otherwise is laughable.

[cd021]

What´s that Duncan typo? did he get traded to Portland?

I noticed that too.

[Mikeanaro]

Err...Blake Griffin averages 22 ppg, and just scored 29 last night without CP3. The previous game against Orlando he scored 16 points in just 23 minutes of playing time (they blew out the Magic and he didn't need to play much in the 2nd half).

Griffin played without CP3 in his rookie year and averaged 20+ ppg, and he's improved since then. He's not shitty. He's improved defensively under Doc Rivers. He's also shooting over 70% from the FT line this year.

I completely agree that CP3 is the driving force of the Clippers and the most important player, but acting like Griffin is completely dependent on CP3 and he's a scrub otherwise is laughable.
I know what you say and understand your point of view, but he completely depends on CP3, without him they can´t even make it to the playoffs.
If you wanna laugh just do it like this :lmao ´cause Im gonna say it
BLAKE IS A SCRUB!
http://www.animated-gifs.eu/cartoons-slam-dunk/0054.gif

[cd021]

I really don't care for 1 way players, doesn't blake get torched on defense?

I though so to but advanced stats don't really show it. He has a 101 defensive rating (2nd on the Clippers) has logged the 2nd most minutes on the team and they are 8th in defensive rating.

[RD2191]

I though so to but advanced stats don't really show it. He has a 101 defensive rating (2nd on the Clippers) has logged the 2nd most minutes on the team and they are 8th in defensive rating.

Not bad, tbh.

[SpursFan86]

I really don't care for 1 way players, doesn't blake get torched on defense?

Not as bad as people make it seem. As I mentioned earlier, he (DeAndre Jordan, too) has improved under Rivers. Is he a great defender? No. Does he get abused nightly by other PFs and constantly hurt his team's defense? No. As I said, he's an average defender. The Clippers' defense gives up about 1.1 points more per 100 possessions when he's off the court compared to when he's on...but part of that has to do with their frontcourt depth being horrible rather than Griffin being good defensively.

[timtonymanu]

There is zero chance we don't get an all-star. Spurs are too well-respected around the league. At least one of Duncan/Parker/Ginobili/Leonard will get in as a reserve.

Manu or Tim deserve it, but Tony probably gets in. Lillard will be this season's all-star snub like Curry last year.

[timtonymanu]

Would like to see one of Dragic-Bledsoe make it in.

[RD2191]

Lol @ scrub Lin above Lillard in voting.

[RD2191]

Not as bad as people make it seem. As I mentioned earlier, he (DeAndre Jordan, too) has improved under Rivers. Is he a great defender? No. Does he get abused nightly by other PFs and constantly hurt his team's defense? No. As I said, he's an average defender. The Clippers' defense gives up about 1.1 points more per 100 possessions when he's off the court compared to when he's on...but part of that has to do with their frontcourt depth being horrible rather than Griffin being good defensively.
Good points, Griffin really has improved this season. I just don't see him as someone who can lead a team to a Finals.

[RD2191]

Not that his leadership has anything to do with his ASG votes.

[RD2191]

Is Pop eligible to coach this year? How do they usually pick the coach? Best record?

[SpursFan86]

Good points, Griffin really has improved this season. I just don't see him as someone who can lead a team to a Finals.

I completely agree with you on that front. I'm not trying to crusade for Griffin being considered a top 5 player in the league or anything. I don't think he could be the best player on a Finals either. Just saying that the whole "he sucks. all he can do is dunk" thing is completely wrong. He's an all-star caliber player who has a noticeably positive impact on his team. That's all I'm saying. Him making the all-star game is certainly not a crime...especially with how he's been playing this year.

[timtonymanu]

Is Pop eligible to coach this year? How do they usually pick the coach? Best record?

No. Since he coached last year, he can't coach two years in a row. The team with the next best record gets picked so in this case, Brooks or Stotts.

[RD2191]

No. Since he coached last year, he can't coach two years in a row. The team with the next best record gets picked so in this case, Brooks or Stotts.
What a load of shit.:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

It's a game for the fans, they have the right to vote for whoever they want to see in the game, tbh..

All-Star game is not a meaningful accomplishment, anyways:lol..

[RD2191]

I completely agree with you on that front. I'm not trying to crusade for Griffin being considered a top 5 player in the league or anything. I don't think he could be the best player on a Finals either. Just saying that the whole "he sucks. all he can do is dunk" thing is completely wrong. He's an all-star caliber player who has a noticeably positive impact on his team. That's all I'm saying. Him making the all-star game is certainly not a crime...especially with how he's been playing this year.
Yeah, well tbh that was the case for some time but I've watched him a couple of times this year and his game has really improved. Especially his jumpers.

[HarlemHeat37]

It's going to be difficult for Duncan to make the team, but winning is heavily weighted by the coaches, so the Spurs should get at least 2 guys on the team IMO..Parker is a lock, considering Paul and Westbrook won't play..

Howard
Griffin
Durant
Bryant
Curry

Locks: Harden, Lillard, Parker, Aldridge, Love

Duncan's competition would be Anthony Davis, Cousins(doubt they put him in), David Lee and Dirk..it doesn't seem like Nowitzki has enough hype this year to make it, and I don't think Lee does either..

They could also add either one of Bledsoe/Dragic as a guard reserve, too..

[timtonymanu]

One of Dragic or Bledsoe will get in for sure since Phoenix has a winning record.

The last spot will be between Duncan and Dirk, IMO. I'm actually hoping Manu or Duncan is the first choice over Tony, but Tony will get in easily. No way does Kawhi deserve to make the all-star team.

[SpursFan86]

Bledsoe is out indefinitely. He needs surgery on his right knee. I could see Dragic getting the nod though.

[pgardn]

So all star votes are for who FANS want to see.

Not surprising or strange at all.

The baseball all star game is the only relevant contest.

[007nites]

Interesting fact. Duncan is tied in second with Kobe and KG for the all-time record for most all-star games played.

[TVI]

Kobe getting top votes is a joke.

[Duncanforthree]

One thing. If Love catches Griffin and gets voted in as a starter, do the coaches even pick Blake?

In that scenario I think Tim and Tony both get in.

Kobe/Curry/Love/KD/DHo

Reserves:Aldridge, Timmy, Lillard, Dirk, Harden,Davis, Parker

On the cusp: Dragic, Griffin, Batum, Cousins,Monta Ellis.Any of these could be an injury replacement for Mamba, and should be.

[Sean Cagney]

Kobe getting top votes is a joke.

Yes it is, Lynn being anywhere near the game is as well. Shows you what the game is about.

[timtonymanu]

One thing. If Love catches Griffin and gets voted in as a starter, do the coaches even pick Blake?

In that scenario I think Tim and Tony both get in.

Kobe/Curry/Love/KD/DHo

Reserves:Aldridge, Timmy, Lillard, Dirk, Harden,Davis, Parker

On the cusp: Dragic, Griffin, Batum, Cousins,Monta Ellis.Any of these could be an injury replacement for Mamba, and should be.


Griffin has been solid lately and has stepped up in place of Paul. He'll get in easily.

[Spanklin]

Thats a cryin shame that Dirk is #10 and Kevin LOLve 4. I'd take Dirk over Timmy this year easy and Timmy 10 spots over LOLve.

[hooperflash]

On second thought, I don't think I want them going this year . . . The rest would be great and ummmmmm?

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[Skull-1]

I though so to but advanced stats don't really show it. He has a 101 defensive rating (2nd on the Clippers) has logged the 2nd most minutes on the team and they are 8th in defensive rating.


Which is is another nail in the coffin of your advanced stats. The same ones that you use to claim Manu's eight turnovers.....eight......EIGHT TURNOVERS....in Game Six "didn't really hurt us."

[TD 21]

Stone cold locks: Griffin, Durant, Howard, Bryant, Curry, Paul, Harden, Love, Aldridge, Parker

Virtual lock: Lillard

Borderline: Nowitzki, Davis, Duncan

Whether Duncan get's in or not probably largely hinges on whether Bryant plays. If he doesn't, Duncan probably edges out Davis (their record and the fact that he's not established to begin with, hurt his cause). If he does, Nowitzki probably edges him for the final spot.