Curry snub makes All-Star selections an even bigger joke

[coolm]

You cannot watch the first half of this season and declare that Dwight Howard is more deserving of an All-Star spot than Steph Curry. It's not even close.

I understand. Different roles. Different rules (votes vs. reserve picks). But the overall theory remains the same and it is violated.

Aldridge isn't a bad pick (although Damian Lillard is the better pick from the Blazers) - but NO WAY he deserves the spot over Curry ... and even over Jamaal Crawford for that matter. Voting Howard undeservedly into that spot means coaches feel obligated to extend a spot to Aldridge and Lee as post players .... taking away spots for players who truly deserve the honor.

The league needs a trump card over this vote thing. Curry may and probably will get another chance or 5 in his career to play in the All-Star game - but what about Crawford? 13 seasons and this was his best shot. It's not right because he more than deserves a spot.

Curry being left off is just outrageous. Were I coaching I'd say screw the team balance issue and put on the players (in reserve) who deserve it the most regardless of position. If that means an all-guard lineup then so be it. Once it becomes ridiculous enough maybe fans will take the hint - or the league will.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

lol I really cannot understand the constant slamming of DHoward that is everywhere right now. Look, I don't like the dude, but take his name off of his stat line. You think this isn't allstar worthy(esp considering he is in a bad system and injured)?

17 PPG
12 RB
2 APG
2.5 BPG

 

[SoonerBounce13]

Crawford is having a great year but not all star worthy.
Curry is putting up all star numbers but who are you going to put him in over?

 

[SoonerBounce13]

Offtopic, but how is TIm Duncan still so good?

 

[bocabull]

Cool, Dwight Howard had nothing to do with Curry not being selected. Paul, Kobe, Westbrook, Parker & Harden were the guards selected ahead of him & Crawford. It probably wasn't even close.

 

[stoops4pres]

lol I really cannot understand the constant slamming of DHoward that is everywhere right now. Look, I don't like the dude, but take his name off of his stat line. You think this isn't allstar worthy(esp considering he is in a bad system and injured)?

17 PPG
12 RB
2 APG
2.5 BPG

I understand the system and injuries, but that doesn't change the fact that Howard has been playing like a borderline All-Star.

I would argue that Marc Gasol deserved the nod over Howard as well.

It seems like the West has more All-Star snubs than previous years, which is a testament to the insane amount of quality in the conference right now.

 

[campbest]

Crawford does not deserve an all-star bid at all....great shot maker, but his % are not good enough to override his defensive liability.

 

[coolm]

17-25 is the only stat I need to know about Howard. 17-25.

Kobe gets a nod because of the scoring. I will certainly grant him that. Howard gets thrown in the mix with all the other forwards and his personal stats don't overcome 17-25.

Bad mix or not. Bad fit or not. Whatever. 17-25. and it's not like they're looking at making it .500 anytime soon. They're not "an injury away". They suck. 17-25.

I agree with many of the other points and those other guards ARE deserving. That's why I said were I making the reserve choices I'd pick the more deserving vice balancing the roster. Little doubt that as good as David Lee has played Curry deserves a spot more ... so if they weren't trying to balance the roster then Curry would get the "Golden State reward" vice Lee.

I still think Crawford deserves the nod. At least I didnt say Faried.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

17-25 is the only stat I need to know about Howard. 17-25.

Kobe gets a nod because of the scoring. I will certainly grant him that. Howard gets thrown in the mix with all the other forwards and his personal stats don't overcome 17-25.

Bad mix or not. Bad fit or not. Whatever. 17-25. and it's not like they're looking at making it .500 anytime soon. They're not "an injury away". They suck. 17-25.

I agree with many of the other points and those other guards ARE deserving. That's why I said were I making the reserve choices I'd pick the more deserving vice balancing the roster. Little doubt that as good as David Lee has played Curry deserves a spot more ... so if they weren't trying to balance the roster then Curry would get the "Golden State reward" vice Lee.

I still think Crawford deserves the nod. At least I didnt say Faried.

team records shouldn't carry much weight with selecting all stars

 

[coolm]

team records shouldn't carry much weight with selecting all stars

yes they should.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

yes they should.

Not IMO. They should be a showcase of the best players in the nba. All stars can and do play on ****ty teams

 

[NickZepp]

All-Star games aren't really watchable anyway. I used to care about the 3 point shooting competition and the dunk contest but since the big names decided not to do them for the most part I don't really watch them either.