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In terms of overall value I put Kawhi ahead of Dirk 9/10 times.
http://espn.go.com/nba/allstar2015/s...hony-davis-out
Anybody else think that Kawhi should've been Davis' replacement? i know Dirk is Dirk, but every since he came back from injury, the defense has improved immensenly. The argument could be made that the team is finally fully healthy again, which is why we've done so well in that stretch, but I like what I've seen from Kawhi this year.
Idk it just bugs me I guess. i think he was deserving. His play and overall value doesn't translate much into something the stat-geeks fawn over.
In terms of overall value I put Kawhi ahead of Dirk 9/10 times.
iam guessing he got penalized for missing games, otherwise he probably should have gotten in. although zach randolph has been having a really good year also and i feel he got snubbed more than kawhi.
Klay starting ahead of Westbrook is more of an atrocity. You can say that record earned them two starters, but the Hawks have none...
As Spurs fans, we all know Kawhi's value because we see it night in and night out, and because we've seen the transformation he made to this team when he was drafted. He anchors the perimeter defense and has one of those intangible qualities of just making other players better or covering up their mistakes.
That being said...let's be real. Kawhi missed a significant chunk of the season, and aside from a few bright sparks, he has not been All-Star caliber since returning. People who are calling this a snub must be basing it off his Finals MVP status, because the numbers nor the eye test support it unless you are wearing your homer glasses.
This. Had he and others not missed so much of the early season, Kawhi's integration into the offense would likely have gone more smoothly and his numbers would have been stronger for a longer period. As it is, I don't imagine he was seriously considered, just as no other Spurs were except Tim, who carried the team during all the injuries and keeps on keeping on.
No. I don't know that Dirk was the correct pick as a replacement, but I also don't think there's even a reasonable argument that Kawhi should have been the replacement.
Truth. He missed too much time, and has been good, but not all-star caliber, since his return. He is improving though.
Dude plays his best ball in the postseason anyway
The All Star game is mostly about O so it's understandable, but off course doesn't reflect how valuable a player is for his team.
KAWHI DOES NOT DESERVE AN ALLSTAR BERTH
Kawhi would certainly be a more entertaining player to watch than Old Dirk.
Kawhi would certainly be a more entertaining player to watch than Old Dirk.
Many many many fans said the same about Tim over unannounced player x..... Dirk deserved it like Tim and IMO Leonard has not gotten to form yet but he is indispensable for the Spurs.
No, he missed too many games. Plus it'll keep him hungry.
I think I just have my homer glasses all, and I'm still living with last year's Finals nostalgia. i agree that Dirk is getting in based off past accomplishments. In terms of value however, can we really say that Z-Bo is as valuable as Leonard? Taking Leonard off the Spurs impacts the team far more than taking Z-Bo off the Grizz. To me stats alone shouldn't make the all star, it should be their overall value. Which is why the reserve selection is made up from the coaches and not the fans.
Had Leonard had played maaaaybe 8 more games then maybe he would have gotten his due. Then again this whole post is me playing Devil's advocate.
Is Aldridge in? He should be in over KL.
Aldridge was voted in by the coaches originally.
Eh, Dirk deserves to be there. He's still a great representation from that team up North, that is doing better than the Spurs currently.
15 ppg to 18... it's an all-star game. Also not sure how you'd justify SA having two representatives when Dallas would have none, considering both team's performances this year. He and Timmy can chill on the bench. Dirk deserves the nod.
No, he wasn't snubbed. Fans don't want to see defense in an all-star game.
I'd take Kahwi over Klay tbh...
But between our so so season, his injuries/missed games, the fact most of the media thinks he is a product of the spurs system (same BS reason why Manu and Tony were underrated for so long), this is not surprising.
He'll have to become our go to guy to get a spot, let's hope it's for next year...
Wait, so now the ASG matters suddenly?
Not even. Kawhi is our most important player but he missed too many games this season.
I actually though ZBo had a good case but Dallas deserved a representative for being a playoff team.
Kawhi>Dirk
at this point....
Kawhi missing the All-star game = Demar Derozan missing the ASG in the east...both were penalized for missing games..
The coaches choose Durant because they knew the fans wanted to see him.
Three replacements and he still couldn't make it. Maybe if he didn't take half the year off.
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