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All star game is not meaningless...
But I do not want to get into a conversation with such guru like you are. So I quit.
They are obligated to do both. Play and perform well for their teams, and play in the All-Star game if they are called upon. Their ultimate employer is the National Basketball Association, and the All-Star game is one of their biggest products.
If a player is called upon to attend the All-Star game, they have to go (barring any legit injuries). If the player is healthy enough to play for their team, then they have to play in the All-Star game.
All star game is not meaningless...
But I do not want to get into a conversation with such guru like you are. So I quit.
Poland, how does the All star game hold meaning?
How does it help the SPurs in the standings to win?
How does it improve the team?
Its an exhibition. It means nothing.
I'm sorry that your acting like a child that you won't explain it.
True.
But it is always nice to have some Spur not named Duncan in the ASG.
But Frankly, I think Manu could care less.
I think both things can give some kind of benefit to Manu.
If Kobe finally goes Manu can take the time off to rest and that for sure will give him the freshness he needs towards the end of the season. If gets invited it's probably gonna be an honor for him and for sure he'll feel good to play it, it could give some extra confidence that in the end could make Manu's game even better.
Manu is on his way to a caribean island. he is not available.
Agreed, and I do think its cool as well!
When they aren't though, theres more positives than negatives!!
Actually I think I read he was going to Vegas.
Thats where I'd go I know that.
I hope not. When I went to Vegas rest is the last thing I got.
Rasheed could not get out of it, so I don't think so.
Wtf you changed the tone towards me?
Nevermind.
Well I may say that everything you do have a meaning. No matter what you do, and no matter if it's something big or small. It just have an impact.
As for All star game itself. If it is not necessery why would anybody want to play? Why there is an ASG? You don't want it (and if you don't want it the world do not want it)<-- [bit kidded]
The NBA should just do a break. 5 days break or even a week break so the players could realy not to worry about basketball and fans.
The ASW can mean a lot. First aof all for a new nba fans, if they can caught an attenton by noticing this even it's cool. We got new members.
Second - the most important - and I will give my personal feel. I would like to see Tim Duncan smiling and having fun, put some show in front of such big audience and get back relaxed for the remaining of a season.
Get fuel in the tank and run over the leauge. Damn how sad the season would be without that colorfull show?
And how could Tim not gain from that weekend? It's just 20 minutes in this game for him.
One year Karl malone did not wanted to go to the game. He would then pay the fine. But he came - played few minutes and that's it. But for him in a late years the fishing was more fun then the ASG.
As for meaningless. Yup you are proving your points all the time. It's November, dec, Jan, Feb, March etc. Just ine shot. So what the spurs can't even hit the glass to save their lifes (I just saw a lost game vs. warriors after OT sheesh).
In fact - why there is a reagular season? They should put playoff bracket at the begining of a year make a best of 3 series, then mayvbe something will be meaningless?
Why is Pop playing their big 3 through first 4 months of a season?
back to Tony and Manu - I'd rather them stay and refuel where they want this year. Tony is after an injury. manu always needs a rest.
Coming down on someone's foot and spraining his ankle would not be a big gain.And how could Tim not gain from that weekend?
You just now saw that game?(I just saw a lost game vs. warriors after OT sheesh).
I don't think its necessary, its an exhibition, something for fans that love nothing but dunking and scoring to watch.If it is not necessery why would anybody want to play?
I myself get more joy out of my team smoking through the playoffs and winning rings. The point of the whole NBA season.
You like the all star game, thats great.
Chill out though, your so angry. Its just a game.
smeagol,
Manu said once that it's not only the game itself but all the attention and time players need to share with the media doing interviews, photo sessions here, there, etc.
Besides, they lose the chance to rest on a beach or place like that.
it is like a double negative impact.
Like a week rest is going to matter really.....These guys train everyday ulness they are hurt. Regardless if their in the game or not, they are still training.
He can sprain his ankles during play with his daughter. All in all he would not be having tapes on ankles right?
In every situation he can sprain an ankle. The possibility is probaby the same
Let him not play till playoffs?
Yup, I found some time to watch it finally.You just now saw that game?
Frankly speaking I saw like 10 spurs games this season, few to come (vs Pistons in few minutes before going to sleep). Only Boston game I was watching 'live' by stream. You know - early game. So I could afford it. btw. this stream is bull . But I have no better solution right now.
Who is not?I myself get more joy out of my team smoking through the playoffs and winning rings. The point of the whole NBA season.
Yea, because I can see the players in different situation. Having fun etc. And do I care there is less defense and more dunks? Nope. It is interesting. Rooks game is ugly to watch as they are doing the slam dunk cotest, many turnovers etc.You like the all star game, thats great.
But stars in their own sauce? I can take it.
I have stats , standings, plays and strategy all year long.
It's good to have that refreshing air.
Am I?Chill out though, your so angry. Its just a game.
PS.I swear you must to smoke some good latelly. You haven't called names nobody recently. But you will, you will.
Yup, I can be annoying.
It doesn't matter if he goes or not, he'll probably get the same amount of rest either way. He isn't like Parker who is chilling on a sofa letting his injury heal. He'll either do some basketball at the game or burn himself out in Vegas.... not much rest either way.
Players aren't as fragile as people like to think. Like it's already been said, the guys train nearly every day, break or no break. The only time they get real rest is when they are injured, which is a legit concern (though Ginobili and Duncan get little play time in the ASG anyways).
who said Parker is sittin on a couch??
he is doing chores for Eva I'm sure
I think Eva's trying to get Tony pregnant.
I don't think Kobe Bryant is the type of player to fake an injury just to get out of the AS game. The only guy I can think of off hand to be a about going was punk-ass Malone when he was pissed about Duncan and Garnett getting voted in as starters.
It would be a huge honor to see Manu picked to replace Kobe though. I'm rooting against it a bit with all the minutes he's had to play without Tony in the lineup, but part of me would love to see Manu there again.
Ergo, my opportunity cost comment
I would hope that Manu gets to go to the All Stars game if Kobe doesn't play. I know that he has been averaging HUGE minutes lately, but I don't think they'll play him as much during the All Stars game, not when they've got all the other "huge superstars"...So why not? He'll play probably few minutes and get the chance to be in his second All Star appearance...I don't see this as making him exhausted or anything else...Plus, I'm sure it is something he would enjoy with Timmy and now David Robinson attending...That would be really nice.
In my opinion, he deserved it this year...Also, if Kobe doesn't play, I think they might choose another shooting guard because Nash/Paul/Iverson have already been chosen, that's a lot of point guards. While I really like Baron Davis, why have four point guards? There would not be enough shooting guards...
Anyway, we don't even know if Kobe will play or won't play... But I think to say that Manu should not go just because he had played a ton of minutes does not make sense considering there is a tiny chance he will play any big minutes during the All Stars game anyway...I think they'll play the other players more even...
By the way, who decides who goes in place of an injured player? I hear Ray Allen is now going in place of another player...
Yeah Allen is going in place of Caron Butler.
The league (Stern) picks the injury replacements. I think Tony was picked as an injury replacement one of his two ASGs.
Update:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i...-FTIgD8UQEU480
Bryant Has Torn Ligament in Finger
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right pinkie finger Thursday and the Lakers All-Star has decided not to undergo surgery that could sideline him for six weeks.
The damage occurred when Bryant dislocated the finger at New Jersey on Feb. 5, and was aggravated in Wednesday night's game at Minnesota.
The team said Thursday that the damage was more extensive than first believed. There is a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament and avulsion fracture, in which a small bone fragment had been pulled off by a tendon.
Bryant was examined in Los Angeles by Dr. Steven Shin, a hand specialist who recommended surgery to repair the ligament.
"My current thinking is to give my finger some treatment and rest for a few days, and hope I can still continue to compete at a high level after that rest," Bryant said in statement.
"I would prefer to delay any surgical procedure until after our Lakers season, and this summer's Olympic Games. But this is an injury that myself and the Lakers medical staff will just have to continue to monitor on a day-to-day basis."
It was unclear if Bryant will play in Sunday's All-Game at New Orleans. But he will skip the 3-point shooting contest, with Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas replacing him.
However, I did read that it is looking like he'll still play in the actual game
http://canadianpress.google.com/arti...3s4wpkYbNCCGJg
Bryant's injury will not keep him out of Sunday night's all-star game in the New Orleans Arena.
Which doesn't make sense if he actually might require surgery!
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