Who in/ Who out West All Star Reserves
)Yesterday, the East All Star team reserves were posted. Today we are going to go to the left coast and see who was rightfully choose and whose name was picked from a hat.
It is considerably harder to chose these All Stars, because the West has more stars. I like to argue and put my guys in the game, but this year, most of them were originally selected. Shame on West’s Head Coach George Karl thinking the same. He picked a solid back up squad that on paper could dominate the East’s reserves if the bench teams played a pick up game.
However, there are a few players who will be in the bleachers or on their couch who should be participants. It happens every year. Lets start with an interesting development.
Chris Paul- Paul is arguably the best point guard in the game. He can score, dish, rebound and defend. There isn’t an aspect of the game he doesn’t perform on a nightly basis. Unfortunately for him, he had to have surgery yesterday on his left knee. I DID AGREE His replacement is………..
Chauncey Billups- Billups was a player I was going to write about being a snub. Billups is a supreme floor general. He is the coach on the court, guiding the talents of Carmelo Anthony and Nene to help the team win. Not only does he find the open man but if you challenge him, he will hit a 3 pointer in your face. Billup’s nickname “MR. Clutch” is self explanatory. He is a winner and a huge reason why the Denver Nuggets have moved to the top of the Western Conference. Billups is in the league’s top 25 with 19 points a game with the help of 41% shooting from beyond the arch. Also, he dishes out 6 assists per game for 12th in the NBA. I AGREE I was originally going to put him in for……
Deron Williams- Williams is a good player. Most people would probably put him past good. I know a lot of people who say he is in the top 15 players in the league. He is not that good. I like his game but I like others better. Williams does led the Utah Jazz to a 30-18 record for 4th in the west. This is why he is selected. He, like Billups, is a floor general. He gets the ball where it needs to be. Williams is 4th in the league with 9 assists per game and in the top 25 with 19 ppg. The only problem is, his teammates do everything else. He isn’t the team like a few others I really want to put ahead of him. The problem with the other players is, they don’t produce wins like Williams. Tyreke Evans is scoring 20 ppg and contributing 5 assists. In his rookie year, he took over the Sacramento Kings when former stud Kevin Martin was injured. Monta Ellis is a machine. He is 6th in the league with 26 ppg and adds 5 assists. On most nights, he is the only reason the Golden State Warriors stay competitive. Evans and Ellis just can’t get the W’s, both of their teams have the Utah’s record, just flip flopped. With this said…….AGREE…..BUT DON’T WANT TO
Pau Gasol- In the past, Gasol has been a definite All Star. This year, his game isn’t at that level. He demands double teams and can grab a rebound from the other side of the court. He can go inside and outside with the ball and is a defensive presence in the paint. He cannot stay healthy. The Lakers are winning games without him. If he was on another team, I’m sure it wouldn’t be the same story but the cards lie how they fell. Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum have better stats and are quickly becoming as important as Gasol on the Lakers. How does Gasol rate on an All Star team if their are players on his team who should be in before him. DISAGREE He would be replaced with…..
Chris Kaman- Kaman is quickly becoming the best center in the west. I chose him to be a starter. He is dominant on the offensive side of the ball. Kaman has great footwork and moves his body well around the basket and without the ball. When he has the ball, cutters and wings on the 3 point line do not have to wait long before Kaman hits them up with a pass. The Los Angeles Clippers are a low post liability without him. Marcus Camby is getting up there in age and needs Kaman there to anchor him. Even with Camby, one of the leagues leading defensive and rebounding players in the league for the last 8 years, Kaman still gets 9 boards and 20 points a game. SHOULD BE
Now it is easy….no more debate. These players have put up good numbers and have been helping their team win and improve. They should be on everybody’s list.
Kevin Durant- “Durantula” will be a starter within the next couple of years. “Melo” will need to continue video game numbers if he doesn’t want to lose his spot. Durant is a one man scoring nightmare for the opponent. He has the perfect form in his jump shot, he can boom it any big man’s face or will finish a lay-up with style if their is decent defensive pressure. He has turned the Sonics/ Thunder into a playoff contending team. Durant is an ultimate team player making everyone better. He is currently tied with “Melo” for the league scoring lead with 27.9 points. He is also in the top 25 in steals with almost 2 a game and grabs 7 boards. AGREE
Dirk Nowitzki- There isn’t any need to explain Dirk’s abilities. He is clutch on all levels. He should have been named a starter over Tim Duncan. At the beginning of the season, most NBA columnists thought the Mavericks were going to miss the playoffs or be a bottom seed. With role playing help of Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, Dirk has took the Mavericks to the next level as they sit in 3rd place in the west with a 31-18 record. His 25 ppg puts him in 7th place and grabs 8 rebounds a game. AGREE
Brandon Roy- Roy is a stud. With the addition of Andre Miller he has got to move with the ball for open shots, but he is still the go to player. He definitely has the Kobe Bryant killer look. Roy has taken control of a once faltering franchise and turned it into a contender. Instead of an easy win, opponents know they will have to fight for everything, especially the win. Roy is 9th in the league with 23 ppg and also averages 5 rebounds and assists a game. AGREE
Zach Randolph- Besides his attitude and his ability to quit playing in the middle of a game, Randolph has always had All Star techniques and stats. He is a dominant offensive big man. He knows how to get defenders off their feet and out of position. He is finally becoming the player he could have been in Portland. The Memphis Grizzlies should be happy they took a chance with Randolph. For the first time in a few years, they may have a playoff caliber team. Randolph is a big reason why. He is averaging a double-double with 20 pts and 11 rebounds putting him in 11th and 4th in the league. AGREE
IF YOU DON’T AGREE WITH ME OR GEORGE KARL, SEND A COMMENT, LET US KNOW WHO YOUR ALL STAR RESERVES WOULD BE
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