Marc Stein's picks for All-Star reserves: Aldridge isn't even top 5 omission

[picnroll]

I'd argue that of all the players on the Warriors roster, the one they could afford to lose the least would be Draymond. He's arguably DPOY so far.

I think Raymond showed his talent relative to other bigs when he was on the USA Olympic team.

[lefty20]

the MVP and the ASG. Just gimme the

[BatManu20]

I'd argue that of all the players on the Warriors roster, the one they could afford to lose the least would be Draymond. He's arguably DPOY so far.

Hes a shoo-in tbh. Warrior fans are pleading to the media for it like their lives depend on it.

[John Petrucci]

I think Raymond showed his talent relative to other bigs when he was on the USA Olympic team.

Really a great example of an actual system player being exposed. He really looked like he didn't belong on the same court as those guys 99% of the time. Still, his defensive versatility in the NBA can't be denied.

He's just such a perfect fit with GS's offensive scheme and talent. His assist numbers are really impressive. With that being said, I can't stand the guy and I'd love to see him not be an all star.

[BillMc]

SO the teams with the best record...
Warriors 4 all-stars
Cavs 3 all-stars
Raptors 2 all-stars

Not to mention the Jazz get 2


Yet, the Spurs only get 1. Seems to me if that's the case it boosts either Kawhi's MVP candidacy or Pop's COY case or both.

I think LMA should be on there. If he isn't, I hope it motivates him, but he keeps playing the team game (all those assists) he's been doing lately.

[dabom]

LMA is gonna make it.

[John Petrucci]

SO the teams with the best record...
Warriors 4 all-stars
Cavs 3 all-stars
Raptors 2 all-stars

Not to mention the Jazz get 2


Yet, the Spurs only get 1. Seems to me if that's the case it boosts either Kawhi's MVP candidacy or Pop's COY case or both.

To have the record we have and only have 1 all star would be a joke. What was Atlanta's record a couple of years ago when they got 4?? But you're right. It would make Kawhi and Pop look pretty great.

I can see the coaches giving LMA some love on the voting, but not the players and media. Hope I'm wrong.

[BillMc]

Game Time guys don't have LMA as a reserve either"

Of course, they have Paul George as a reserve in the West too. So take it with a grain of salt.

[John Petrucci]

Game Time guys don't have LMA as a reserve either" https://watch.nba.com/video/2017/01/...-reserve-picks

Of course, they have Paul George as a reserve in the West too. So take it with a grain of salt.

Either I'm doing something wrong, or you need League Pass to view the video you linked to.

[John Petrucci]

Probably the later. My bad. I'll see if I can find it on Youtube

Would this be the first time a team with a record like ours, 2nd in entire league, only had 1 all star? I'm curious if this would set a precedent of some sort. All hail God coach Pop.

[BillMc]

Either I'm doing something wrong, or you need League Pass to view the video you linked to.

Fixed it

[John Petrucci]

Fixed it

Appreciate it

I hate Sekou's reasoning on PG. Putting a guy in the all star game because of who he ideally is, not how he or how his team has performed. Reminds me of Kobe's many all defense selections.

[BillMc]

Would this be the first time a team with a record like ours, 2nd in entire league, only had 1 all star? I'm curious if this would set a precedent of some sort. All hail God coach Pop.

I don't think it's the first time. These things happen every few seasons.

[John Petrucci]

I don't think it's the first time. These things happen every few seasons.

Yea...has to have happened with LBJ early in his career a couple of times now that I think about it.

[spurraider21]

i dont think aldridge makes it this year. he's certainly not getting in ahead of cousins, green, gobert, towns... and he'd have to beat out a bunch of guards for that last wildcard spot, too

[timtonymanu]

Meh, if he doesn't make it, it doesn't matter. I know because of their record people think 2 Spurs should be on. But it's not like LMA has been the clear cut 2nd best player on the team all season. There are other more deserving players in the West imo.

[timtonymanu]

I can still see Aldridge getting on the roster though.

Westbrook
Klay Thompson
Draymond Green
DeMarcus Cousins
Marc Gasol
Hayward or Gobert
Aldridge or DeAndre Jordan

Would be BS if Lillard makes it again which I'm sure he will still complain about if he doesn't make it.

[cd98]

Kawhi will be watching Durant and Westbrook fight over who gets to shoot the ball in their battle for the meaningless All Star game MVP. Waste of his time. Why send a second player who will never touch the ball on offense unless he rebounds one of Westbrooks bricks? I think Kawhi should fake an injury and stay home.

[MI21]

I feel like this sort of thing matters to LMA, so hopefully he gets in.

[Seventyniner]

Kawhi will be watching Durant and Westbrook fight over who gets to shoot the ball in their battle for the meaningless All Star game MVP. Waste of his time. Why send a second player who will never touch the ball on offense unless he rebounds one of Westbrooks bricks? I think Kawhi should fake an injury and stay home.

Westbrook and Durant as teammates is the main reason I'm going to watch the game. I wonder if Kerr will try to stagger their minutes to protect Durant's ego?

[cd98]

Westbrook and Durant as teammates is the main reason I'm going to watch the game. I wonder if Kerr will try to stagger their minutes to protect Durant's ego?

I almost agree with you except I just can't watch that no defense garbage. But it would be funny to see if all the GSW players pass to Durant to help him get the MVP and how often Westbrook will shoot and ignore everyone on the court except a player open for a dunk so he can pad his assist stats and make it look like he was a "team" player.

[NameLess Scrub]

in b4 OP blames Porker being fat as the reason

I blame Fatdrige. He's being getting back into Aldridge but maybe it's too late.

[elemento]

Aldridge played much better in the last month or so, but I don't think that's enough to make the all-star team. He started pretty slow this season. I don't give a damn if he makes it or not tbh.

I'd like to see Bertans in the 3p contest someday and Simmons in the dunk contest.

[NameLess Scrub]

Why do we want any Spurs at that boring game. I want them all home relaxing. Let the Warrrior fools run up and down in a meaningless game where Durant and Westbrook are going to hog the ball to prove to each other who the best player is. Hopefully both will be rewarded with an injury. Be honest, between Durant playing with a bunch of Warriors to pass to him and Westbrook determined to win the only MVP he's capable of winning, how many shots does Kawhi get? And LMA, as a big, won't get any passes. It's just an unnecessary injury risk.

I think it's more about getting picked than actually playing, for the Spurs.

I'd think Kawhi goes to take it very easy and let Westbrook compulsively try to get the MVP, per usual.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hes a shoo-in tbh. Warrior fans are pleading to the media for it like their lives depend on it.

Which is something I've always respected about the Spurs. They never out their players to the media/voters to get votes. I still remember the Pacers going all out to get Ron Artest that DPOY over Bowen.