You’d have a hard time arguing against the fact that Marcus Camby was the most glaring All-Star snub this year. He has been a MONSTER for the Nuggets and pretty much already has the DPOY wrapped up.
Naturally, there’s reaction everywhere this morning. The Denver Post has Camby’s quick initial reaction:
The NBA’s reigning defensive player of the year continues to reign, averaging more blocks per game (3.8) than any player since 1998-99. And for 11 seasons he never cracked a 12.0 rebound average, but this season he’s at 14.3, best in the Western Conference.
It’s hard to argue that Marcus Camby isn’t an all-star. But the system determined just that.
The list of all-star reserves was announced Thursday. The Nuggets center topped the list of snubs.
“All-Star Games are never going to make or break me — I’d rather win a championship than be an all-star,” Camby said. “But if you ask my teammates and coaches here, they’ll tell you they think I’m an all-star, and that’s all that really matters — the confidence and the trust I have for these people in this organization.”
And check out Nuggets blog The Nugg Doctor for some reaction from the fan’s point of view.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Myrie says:
Easily should have made it.
However, I don’t think he locked up DPOY award this season. It is a two man race with Camby and Kevin Garnett.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:22 pm
celtssincehavelchik says:
i know its a long shot, but S Jack has to be sneaking around that DPOY arguement as well. He’s lock for sure.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Captain America says:
Defense keys the offense. Camby is spelled D.E.F.E.N.C.E.
Camby s/b an All Star!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
doc says:
Camby not better than Amare tell him step his game up.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
K-Dizzle says:
It’s pretty obvious that the coaches got no love for defense at the all-star game cuz MC is havin an all-star year. i like David West and booze gettin in, but not at the expense of Camby. I think both AI and Melo gettin in hurt him the most cuz they don’t really wanna put 3 Nugs on the team, but I think this year, either them or the Suns coulda had 3
February 1st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Amar says:
I agree K-Dizzle, they didn’t want to put 3 nuggets in the game, that has to be the easiest thinking around . . .
February 4th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Kevin says:
That is an extremely classy response. Good on him.