Ginobili popular as fans reach for stars
By David DuPree, USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baske...e-on-one_x.htm
The reserves for the All-Star Game will be named today, voted to the respective teams by the coaches in each conference, but here are the seven for each side I think are the most deserving:
In the West, Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion, Phoenix Suns; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks; Ray Allen, Seattle Sonics; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs; and Chris Webber, Sacramento Kings.
In the East, Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat; Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards; Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Pacers; Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons; Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets; Steve Francis, Orlando Magic; and Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors.
Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs was a very popular pick among readers who picked their reserves in response to this week's question.
"He is among the game's brightest and most exciting stars," said John Han of San Antonio. "His energy, defense, passing, play away from the ball, and fearlessness make it a no-brainer."
Players I would like to see on the team, but there just isn't room for, include Elton Brand, Los Angeles Clippers; Tony Parker, Spurs; Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies; Rashard Lewis, Sonics; and Brad Miller and Mike Bibby, Kings in the West. In the East, Antawn Jamison, Wizards; Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls; Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cleveland Cavaliers; Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics; and Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats.
"Someone deserves to make it from the Bulls and Hinrich is one of the league's top point guards," said Bob Sandine of Laguna Beach, Calif.
Russell Porterfield of Jane Lew, W.Va., says Ilgauskas deserves to be there, too.
"Z's ability to shoot outside, efficient shooting and defensive presence are effective enough to make the talent-lacking East squad," Porterfield said. "Plus, LeBron needs a bodyguard and the Cavs are winning."
Grant Lovaasen of Sachse, Texas, thinks that Okafor should be on the team even though he is a rookie. "There are probably more deserving players in the East, but his string of double-doubles deserves recognition," he said. "If Larry Hughes (Wizards) were healthy, he'd be one of my reserves, too. ... Also, I would have selected (Stephon) Marbury (Knicks), but his head is already way too big."
Someone else who sees it. It's amazing to me that some Spurs fans still consider him the 3rd best player on the team."He is among the game's brightest and most exciting stars," said John Han of San Antonio. "His energy, defense, passing, play away from the ball, and fearlessness make it a no-brainer."
Not me. I think he will be the most well known Spur in 2 yrs.
fresh off seeing his beloved philadelphia eagles lose in the super bowl ice cold brewski seeks to reenergize his parker player hate
as if your take on tp means
you hate the guy period so you would even say rose is more important to the spurs then tp
Ummm... Forgot someone, Dave.In the West, Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion, Phoenix Suns; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks; Ray Allen, Seattle Sonics; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs; and Chris Webber, Sacramento Kings....
Players I would like to see on the team, but there just isn't room for, include Elton Brand, Los Angeles Clippers; Tony Parker, Spurs; Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies; Rashard Lewis, Sonics; and Brad Miller and Mike Bibby, Kings in the West.
Change that to 1 year and I couldn't agree more.
Manu is obviously more deserving. Get over the "you hate TP" nonsense. I was right about Manu being the better player when I said it over a year ago on SR. I was ripped and blasted for it. I'm about to be vindicated when they select him to the All-Star team and some of you just can't stand it.
uh manu is in his prime parker has yet to reach his genius
for your info I hope manu makes it
but I also hope tp makes it
the spurs get some allstars they might actually get more national games next year!
I'm happy if either of them make it. As long as somebody from the spurs joins duncan in Denver.
I think Manu will make it instead of TP, but that don't necesarily mean he is the better player. I like Manu over TP, but I think they are equally effective in their positions.
I think Manu is still a year or two away from his prime Kitten, but in all fairness i think Manu already is the best know Spurs player, I mean how many Argeintines dont know his name, and he def. utilized the worlds largest stage this summer well.
Lets hope Tony's "prime" brings a more consistent jump shot. Working on it all offseason obviously wasn't enough.
Hey Brewski, ummm who would you rather have that we had the option of getting?
the J man the offense depends on him attacking the rim and pushing the break. hes money from 20 feet anyways.
Yeah shooting nearly 50% from the point guard position sucks.Lets hope Tony's "prime" brings a more consistent jump shot. Working on it all offseason obviously wasn't enough.
Obviously he needs to improve his perimeter shot, but damn you can't hate a guard who shoots 49% overall.
tp game is alot better then last season
even pop thinks he is a real point guard according to steve kerr
he is a hole lot better shooter then aj ever wasLets hope Tony's "prime" brings a more consistent jump shot. Working on it all offseason obviously wasn't enough.
You obviously haven't looked at the Gilbert Arenas thread.
Why do people think we hate TP, Parker is the man, I wouldn't want any other PG on the Spurs.
Hole?he is a hole lot better shooter then aj ever was
So is Mike Bibby according to Steve Kerr. I would agree. How bout you?
No opinion on this one ducks?
someone obviously doesnt get to watch to many games (as of today Ginobili and Parker are both shooting .490 fg%)....stop with the hate....and just be glad the Spurs have one of the best backcourt combosLets hope Tony's "prime" brings a more consistent jump shot. Working on it all offseason obviously wasn't enough.
oh yea and nice choke job eagles
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