It was mentioned in another thread that Pop might be called upon to coach the All Star team. It's quite possible that no Spurs player will be on that team.
Has a coach ever been selected for the AS without having at least one player from the team with the best record on the roster?
No Spur will be selected by the fans, but Manu will be selected as a reserve, especially if this record holds up.
Now Tim, that's another story. His numbers don't bode for another All-Star appearance. If he got selected, it would be based only on reputation and, once again, the Spurs success. But it looks like Tim may finally get a long weekend off for a change.
You don't think Tony has a shot?
Has it ever happened?
For some reason, Tony doesn't seem to be getting the exposure that Manu is, even though both are have fantastic seasons. Really, the only time he was allowed to shine was when Manu was injured and he was carrying the team. Its no wonder ducks talks the way he does; he must've gone bonkers years ago.
On top of that, it's got to be harder to make the list as a reserve PG in the West when your competing with the likes of Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, and Russell Westbrook.
Not saying Tony doesn't deserve....I just think it's less likely.
There may be no ASG starters but as long as the Spurs are still at the top or amongst the top then they should have some players for the ASG.
Tim's boxscore averages may not hold up but his reputation, wins and advanced stats shows his defensive impact - all factors leading to Duncan being worthy of consideration. Duncan's still a force that is a big part of every coach's gameplan so I think he'll get enough attention and votes from the coaches to get in. However I doubt Duncan will get voted in an as a starter from fans like he was last season but then again the fans made a last-stretch pull to vote him in...as it stands now though Blake Griffin is going to pass him up in fan votes. It'll also be interesting to see how coaches respond to Griffin and Loves seasons but I think their lack of W's kills off serious all-star nods.
I think Tony has a shot and not too long ago he was the Western Conference player of the week. But his shot might be small considering all the other guards in the West.
Ginobili got a lot of attention early on the season and as long as he keeps being Manu I see him getting in although his scoring seems to have dropped. Hopefully its due to his cold or w/e and not fatigue or nagging injuries.
Last edited by Cane; 01-01-2011 at 03:56 PM.
We all know it's a popularity contest. Small market teams are, by default, not popular on a grand scale.
we will probably be the first 70 win team to not have an "all-star"
Still no answer?
Manu's finally coming back down to earth after having a strong start to the season so I don't know if he'll make it. I can't see Manu making another AS as long as he's in the NBA. Tony's playing great at the right time so I see he has a better shot at making it.
Dont know the answer to the original question, but I think its BS that Yao and Shaq were voted on to AS Teams during years they didnt deserve it. I think Tim should be an All-Star regardless.
Three Spurs are making the all star team this year.
Doesn't the coaching staff pick the reserves, or is it voting by all the coaches? If it's Pop's decision, either none of them will go or all three of them will go.
Reserves are picked by vote by the head coaches of all teams and coaches aren't allowed to vote for their own players.Doesn't the coaching staff pick the reserves, or is it voting by all the coaches? If it's Pop's decision, either none of them will go or all three of them will go.
No, it has never happened, but the players would love having the weekend off, while Pop would have to work. There is no doubt that all of the vets would prefer the rest, anyway.
I think if they hold on to the record the big 3 will all be coach selected.
I expect a Piston's like selection. Even more if Pop is the coach.
Would Pop play Manu though?
What a statement it would make to the NBA though, that the Spurs with their best start ever, best record in the league have NO players voted in for the game. That would be a huge wake up call. Some media outlets like BSPN wouldn't give a , probably wouldn't even report it, but it would be obvious that media bias against covering this club leads to a nationwide lack of voters for it's players.
Pop would get in by default if the team sports the best record, but to be there without any of your team would be an interesting development to say the least.
Anyhow, the question wasn't whether it will happen or not, but has it ever happened.
What would be the fallout if any?
I realize asking a question that requires either research or knowledge around here is tricky. You start with a question and end up with a recipe for peanut butter cookies.
So, what's the answer?
I am not smart enough to know what research terms to use. I was hoping someone else was. If you know someone who's halfway intelligent and not a Nazi, point them out.
"I don't know" is always an acceptable answer.
The answer is in here, but I'm not nearly interested enough to go through 60 box scores:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/
Ok, why respond?
Manu + Tony will be there. Duncan as reserve possibly
I thought you posed a trivia question. I tried to find the answer. Way too much work for a piece of trivia. So I asked if you knew the answer to the question that you posed. Apparently not.
I don't. It wasn't trivia. I am really as dumb as I act.
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