They
are the best of the best. They are voted by the fans. They
are the NBA All-Stars. The All-Star game will be hosted in
Atlanta this year, which is home to the Atlanta Hawks. This
has been a year were many records are being shatterd, and
new stars are emerging. Sure its hard to predict whats goning
to happen in the remainder of the season since it is still
early. However many players are making a name for themselves
this year. These players are some of the players that i believe
deserve to make the All-Star squad. Here are my picks for
the Eastern Conference All-Star starter:
Center: Ben Wallace: PPG: 6.7 RPG: 15.3 BPG: 2.82
Ben Wallace is one of the greatest defensive players this
year. Ths year he has the stats and carrer number of blocks
to prove it. He had 10 blocks in a game against Miami on November
20th. If that isn't impressive enough, this man also grabbed
24 boards against the top team in the leauge (Dallas) on November
24th. Ben wallace doesn't score much, however has great defense
to back him up. He is my pick for starting center in the East.
Power Forward: Jermaine O'neal: PPG: 20.0 RPG: 10.4 BPG: 1.61
O'neal is also a great defensive player, who is really establishing
a name for himself this season. He currently averages about
a double-double every game. He is a great scorer who alos
has great abiltiy under the glass. Jermaine currently has
his team (Indiana Pacers) in the 2nd seed in the East. That
is a suprise stat but O'neal is doing his thing this season.
Small Forward: Vince Carter: PPG 19.2 RPG: 3.7 APG: 2.6
Vince is being critizied big time this season. They are calling
him the next Penny Hardaway. Meaning that Vince is a great
player but is prone to injuries. These injuries are causing
him and his team a major slump. However you have to give credit
where credit is due. VInce is spectracular player when he's
healthy. Sure this has been a bad season for him, however
if he makes in time for the All-Star game I believe he will
put on a show. Sure its been a dissapointing season, but Vince
still leads all votes in the All-Star game. So not only is
he my pick, hes eveyones pick to play. When healthy VC made
a carrer high 51 points against Phoenix two seasons ago. His
high for this season is 27 points. Hopefully Vince will come
back to his own and steal the show again.
Shooting Guard: Tracy McGrady: PPG: 30.2 RPG: 6.1 APG: 4.4
T-mac is without a doubt on of the best players in the NBA.
He leads the League in scoring with 30 points per game. On
top of that He scored 47 points as a season high on November
11th. T-mac is a top young gun and possibly the best player
in the East. He has a great arsenal of dunks, and will probably
have a great show down in the Shooting Guard position this
All-Star game. T-mac is best choice and the leading choice
to start this years All-Star game.
Point Guard: Jason Kidd: PPG: 20.5 RPG: 5.9 APG: 8.8
Jason Kidd is one of the most exciting players to watch in
the NBA. Who knew that he would come to the Nets, take them
to first place and all the way to the finals. So far this
season he is repeating that step. Only thing holding him back
for being called the best player is an MVP and A Championship
ring. No one in the NBA takes control of the game quite like
Kidd does. He makes everyone around him look good. On top
of that he has a great number of passes. He has a Season High
13 assist this season 3 times. On top of that he is scoring
the most points this season than he ever has in his whole
carrer. Jason Kidd isn't a human higlight reel like Kobe,T-mac,
or VC but it doesn't make him a bad player. He cares more
about winning than anything else. His heart and passion is
why I give respect and is why I choose him as an All-Star.
Now these Are my Picks for the Western Conference All-Stars.
Center: Yao Ming: PPG: 13.13 BPG: 8.2 APG: 1.5
Amazing the things this rookie does. Just his first season
and already being voted as an All-Star. For crying out loud,
the man has 200,000 more votes then MVP Shaq. But He is one
great player. Hes' proving that he deserved the 1st round
pick. This could be start of a new "Ming Dynasty".
He is giving Houston the help they needed. Whats better than
7'5'' man from China to go in score a great deal of points
and a grab a great number of rebounds. What more could you
ask for. In his rookie season he already has a carrer high
30 points. Yao will grow to be a great player, possibly the
next Olajuwan in Houston.
Power Forward: Kevin Garnett: PPG: 21.8 RPG: 13.2 APG: 5.6
Possibly the greatest player at his posistion. How he doesn't
lead the votes at his posision seems weird to me. KG, "The
Kid", "Big Ticket", call him what you will
this man has serious game. He also averages a great deal of
Double-Doubles. KG is also a great passer, who averages about
5.6 assist. On top of that he is very exciting to watch. You
just love to see when a teamate misses and KG comes from out
of no where and throws it down. He is my pick for Power Foward.
Small Foward: Dirk Nowitzki: PPG: 22.5 RPG: 10.5 APG: 2.7
My favorite team and one of my favorite players. Dallas Mavericks
Dirk is really establishing himself this year. He also has
a great deal of double double. He is a 7 footer, which makes
it impossible to block him or defend him. Has great height
with a great shot. Dirk also has great rebounding abilty.
What also makes this man Famous and at the same time infamous
is his 3 point shooting ability. This sets him apart from
most players at his position. He will be clutch down the stretch
for the west.
Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant: PPG 27.6 RPG: 7.6 APG: 7.1
The greatest youngest superstar in the NBA. Second in scoring
with 27 a game. He was last years All-Star MVP. With the way
he's playing this year, he is most likely to win it again.
Kobe also has season most and carrer high 4 triple doubles.
On top of that 3 rings. Even most suprising to most this season
is his Record Breaking carrer high 9 straight 3 pointers made
and a total 12 3 pointers made. A record he set January 7th
2003. He already started the season with a bang. His season
high 46 points is only a few reason why he leads the All All-Stars
in votes. He's only 24 and has done what most players haven't
been able to do in their 15 year carrers. He is also a passing
shooting guard. He has a avg. of 7.6 and a season high 14
assist 2 times. He is also a great Rebounder with 7.1 and
15 for a season high. He has great offense as well as defense.
No reason why he shouldn't be leading votes.
Point Guard: Steve Nash: PPG: 18.6 RPG: 2.6 APG. 6.9
Another one of my favorite players. Nash is possibly the most
underrated player in the leauge. Has great shooting ability,
as well as passing. Has great hustle and makes spectacular
plays. Doesn't have much athletic skills, but looks to be
the most energy charged player on his team. He has a season
high 30 points this season. Also a top 13 assist against Memphis
on October 30. Nash holds the best free throw shooting percentage
at a blazing .914. I feel Nash deserves a shot at the All-Star
game. This will be his secon apperance there.
According to the votes these are players who might make this
years All-Star Game:
East:
Centers: Dikembe Mutombo, Zydruna Illguaskas.
Forwards: Grant Hill, Antoine Walker, Kenyon Martin, Shareef
Abdur-Rahim.
Gaurds: Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan, Baron Davis, Paul Pierce.
West:
Centers: Shaquille O'Neal, Vlade Divac.
Forwards: Tim Duncan, Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic, Pau Gasol.
Guards: Steve Francis, Gary Payton, Michael Finley, Cuttino
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