All-Star, NBA / Jan 27, 2009 / 9:00 am

My NBA All-Star Reserves

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2009 NBA All-Star Game

With the reserve All-Star ballots due today, I thought there was no better time to put together my list of NBA All-Star reserves. Coaches get to select two forwards, two guards, one center and two players from any position to fill out the roster, so realize that there are certain parameters to work within.

Juggling personal achievements, team success and an overall All-Star quality, it was extremely tough this year to settle on just seven, but here’s my list…

Eastern Conference

*Dwyane Wade – G
*Allen Iverson – G
*LeBron James – F
*Kevin Garnett – F
*Dwight Howard – C

Devin Harris – G
Joe Johnson – G
Paul Pierce – F
Danny Granger – F
Chris Bosh – C
Ray Allen – G
Rashard Lewis – F

Western Conference

*Kobe Bryant – G
*Chris Paul – G
*Tim Duncan – F
*Amare Stoudemire – F
*Yao Ming – C

Brandon Roy – G
Steve Nash – G
Dirk Nowitzki – F
Carmelo Anthony/David West – F
Shaquille O’Neal – C
Al Jefferson – F
Chauncey Billups – G

Observations:
– Although West should certainly make the team for the second-straight year, between him and ’Melo, there is really only one spot.
– With the All-Star Game in Phoenix, there is no way Nash and Shaq can’t make the team.
– For the last spot in the East, Vince Carter gets left out. You can thank the fans for voting AI as a starter.
– While Deron Williams is certainly an All-Star talent, his injury earlier this season will take away his spot.
– Kevin Durant is nasty, but still a year or two away from the All-Star team.
– Although the Timberwolves have only won 15 games, they are 9-2 in January, behind the tremendous play of Jefferson.
– Perhaps the toughest omission in terms of talent is Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler, but the Wizards woes this season will keep them off the team.
– Once again, despite the second best record in the West, the Spurs will only get Duncan representing in Phoenix.

Who do you think makes the All-Star team?

(Those selected for the game will be announced this Thursday.)

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  • bigdoggchad

    Gasol instead of Nash and Melo over West.

  • Kante

    Terry instead of Nash? Just a suggestion…

  • Big Sia

    Vince over 99% of the east

  • Big Shot BOB

    @ Control…K Perk was the Best center avaiable in the East. Who would you put in there?

    Ginobili is the reason the Spurs are doing so well and is arguably a top 5 shooting guard in this league. Again you guys are criticizing the pic but don’t have a pick to replace him with or someone you can argue that is better?

  • matt

    I have to mention Paul Millsap for the West reserves. Since boozer has gone out, the man has gone on a tear, playing some of those all star forwards as if they were the minimal wage guy like he is. Utah is in the top eight in the west, and you have to give Millsap at least a little respect for both his stats and the fact that he has helped the team stay afloat while being destroyed by injuries. Also, Jameer Nelson needs to be on the team with the way he has been playing this season.

  • http://www.nba.com Powerslave

    The Birdman
    Przybilla’s grandma
    Luke Walton’s Stalker
    Dennis Rodman’s midget
    Starbury

  • doc (i like kobe AND bron)

    Bosh would take a forward spot so I’d throw Emeka as backup center.That means Shard gotta go.I’d put Jammeer over Harris.The rest is cool besides AI.Out West Shaq and Nash gotta go.Put D-Will on there,move Big Al to center and you can keep Melo and West.

  • doc (i like kobe AND bron)

    Or put Pau in over West if your into the softie man thing.He is putting numbers up for a winner.

  • Thunder Dan

    JAMEER NELSON!

  • Mitcht2323

    Vince dont deserve it.
    AI shouldnt even be on the east as a backup.
    Devin harris and jameer and Josh smith should be on there, altho i hate leavin off caron.
    Pau deserves no spot at the expense of Big Al. Al is playin great ball and he does way better in minny then Pau could ever do.
    Steve nash probly shouldnt make it, but i hate tp. He still should get the nod i spose tho.
    If melo’s injured then David should take his place. Watch the Hornets when he is out, trust me, he is a huge part of them.

  • KnicksFan84

    Once again, David Ph*k74@ Lee should be there!

  • Vinny

    @bigshot- david lee is better than perkins
    aldridge, gasol, ginobili-are u kidding me!! give me jefferson, Dirk and melo.
    no hedo either-give me mo williams

  • Tolka35

    Look up John Hollinger’s Reserves on ESPN.com. They make a lot of sense. Aron has some explaining to do. Steve Nash over Tony Parker? Carmelo Anthony over Pau Gasol? Rashard Lewis over Jameer Nelson? This isnt pick your favourite player or who has more all-star apperances in the past, it is supposed to be based on this season ALONE

  • Ian

    big shot
    they are not sayin u r wrong because u picked manu its because he missed so many games and is still not avg manu numbers hes not arguably top 5 sg hes for sure a top 5 sg.

  • Big Shot BOB

    Carmelo’s been injured too I don’t see anyone saying anything about puttin him on the list. Manu might not be putting up the numbers but he comes off the bench and is still the reason the Spurs are at the top of the standings in teh west even after injuries.

  • Big Shot BOB

    And don’t even get me started on Dirk…are the Mavs even in he playoffs still? Didn’t Dirk just get held to single digits from KG the other night…soft, soft, soft doesn’t get you in the allstar game.

  • Ian

    i dont want melo in either but dirk is in for sure

  • downunder

    I think you gotta add d-will on the west. Yeah he got injured, but the jazz wouldn’t have their slight winning record without him – also making milsap look like an all star ala chris paul and david west. In the east, i’d also take turko over lewis as he is the 2nd best player on the magic. Mo williams doesn’t deserve the spot. What about Rondo? he’s as important to the C’s as the big 3 when he plays bad, they lose.

  • Zen Master

    West
    G-B Roy-no brainer the guys killing and proven to be one of the NBA’s elite
    G-Billups-turned Denver around and getting it done without melo
    F-Dirk-Despite Dallas’s struggles, Dirk still doing his thing
    F-Gasol2nd best player on the best team in the West. Can’t see only one laker getting the nod, and he’s having a hell of a year
    C- SHAQ-The big fella is back putting up great number and still commands the double team

    -Steve Nash- Will get the in the game because of his name and past preformances. Probabley the last year he makes it
    -AL Jefferson- I really hope this guy makes it, Minny is starting to play well and he’s really putting the team on his back

    East
    G-Devin Harris- Having a break out season and making dallas fans wonder what could have been
    G-Rondo- Really makes the C’s tick..fills his role probley better then anyone else in the L
    F-VC- still the man for the Nets. Back as an elite player after fading away last season
    F-Danny Granger- Dude is a scoring machine. Not on a great team but he’ the only reason they even compete
    C- Chris Bosh- hopefully they use him for the C spot, if not he takes a F spot and bumps vince of granger

    -JJ- has slowed down a bit but is still playing at a high level and has the fans in ATL something to be proud of
    -Paul P- Not so sure he deserves it, having an average season like nash will get in on his name.

    “Snubs”
    Deron Williams- injurys really hurt his case
    Tony P- Deserves it more then Nash..probley won’t get it though
    Caron and Antawn- Wiz are just too bad
    Melo- Injurys
    David West- N.O aren’t as good as last year and niether is West
    Jameer- his spot was robbed by the fans and iverson
    Ray Allen- was a toss up between him and pierce, sadly Mr Shuttlesworth is the odd man out

  • MyFingerInHerButt

    Your reserves sound nice, but big shot BOB… Pau over Dirk just because he had a bad game agianst the Celtics LOL.. Hes 5th in scoring, and is mostly consistent every … oh yeah the Mavs ARE in the playoff race

  • hooper5013

    WEST
    Deron Williams
    Brandon Roy
    Carmelo Anthony
    Dirk Nowitzky
    Shaq Oneal
    Tony Parker
    Kevin Durant

    EAST
    Devin Harris
    Ray Allen
    Danny Granger
    Chris Bosh
    David Lee
    Joe Johnson
    Rashad Lewis

  • weng santos

    Are the Spurs 2nd in the West already?

    Whoa, that kinda snuck up on me. All I can remember so far is their bad start to the season.

  • K.i.n.G.

    EAST
    G – Jameer Nelson
    G – Joe Johnson
    F – Vince Carter
    F – Danny Granger
    C – Chris Bosh
    W – Ray Allen
    W – Mo Williams

    WEST
    G – Chauncey Billups
    G – Brandon Roy
    F – Dirk Nowitzki
    F – Pau Gasol
    C – Shaquille O’Neal
    W – Steve Nash
    W – Kevin Durant (won’t make ASG but he’s too nasty)

  • the Heckler

    Here are my standards:

    I don’t care about team record. Being an All-Star is an INDIVIDUAL honor. As long as your team isn’t winless, a player (from a losing team–below .500 record) can make the team.

    If you are torn between two players at the same position for a slot, then you can use team record as a deciding factor; no one will blame you for that logic.

    But overall….as long as you (INDIVIDUALLY) performed at a all star level during the first half, you should get consideration. Regardless of your teams record.

    RESERVES EAST
    Mo Williams
    Joe Johson
    Danny Granger
    David Lee
    Chris Bosh
    Vince Carter
    Jameer or Hedo

    RESERVES WEST
    Tony Parker
    Brandon Roy
    Carmelo Anthony
    Dirk Nowitzki
    Shaquille O’Neal
    Chauncey Billups
    Al Jefferson

    No Snubs: steve nash just aint good enough this year to make it. nor is manu. nor is kevin durant. allen iverson should man up (or dont…just fake an injury or something) and give up his spot.

  • Nyeme

    These are my reserves and been so for a while:

    East
    C – Chris Bosh
    F – Danny Granger
    F – Paul Pierce
    G – Joe Johnson
    G – Ray Allen
    W – Vince Carter (over Harris because he has really been dipping each month after a brilliant first month)
    W – Jameer Nelson (because there should be 2 Magic)

    West
    C – Dirk Nowitzki
    F – David West
    F – Carmelo Anthony
    G – Brandon Roy
    G – Chauncey Billups
    W – Pau Gasol
    W – Deron Williams (I say Terry or Kidd but Mavs not good enough to send 2…of course they can send Shaq since he’s been the best Sun this year)

  • jmespayos

    hey hey hey.. this is how it should be..
    East:
    G-Vince Carter
    G-Rajon Rondo
    F-Danny Granger
    F-Richard Jefferson
    C-David Lee
    – reasons?.. well if VC doesn’t score 20+ for nets they lose, if rondo ain’t a G for the C’s they’ll be crashing, Granger is starting to be a monster, RJ keeps the bucks up now that Redd is out and Lee coz he’s starting to show the explosiveness of Knicks big men like Patrick Ewing and the others.

    West
    G-Deron Williams
    G-Brandon Roy
    F-Tracy McGrady
    F-Al Jefferson
    C-Pau Gasol
    – hey.. Dwill is getting back his tracks, BRoy keeps getting better, TMac is about to explode with Artest and Yao sidelined, AJ being dominant, and Pau now being solid and showing the show with the lake show..

    Reconsider:
    Joe Johnson-mike bibby is the one who makes the Hawks better

    Ray Allen-should you choose The Truth or Mr. Shuttlesworth?

    Rashard Lewis-now should you choose Allens’ shooting touch over Lewis’ shooting touch?

    Steve Nash & Jason Kidd-with respect, it’s time for the young generation

    David West-he’s just feeding off CP3 and Tyson’s greatness. Dwest ain’t showing any explosiveness either

    Carmelo Anthony-Injured (any questions?)

    Shawn Marion-he can replace RJ but the Matrix is showing signs of aging..

    Dirk Nowitzki- East has some inside power, how about having the outside dominance for the west?

    final words:
    everyone has his own standard of being an allstar. and a true allstar in every single NBA player is going to show not at the ASG but after ASG when they race for Playoff seeds.

  • nige

    One thing you all seem to be forgetting is that this is a game solely to show of talent and MORE IMPORTANTLY ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!

    Tony Parker, Gasol, Al Jefferson, Jameer Nelson even Dirk are all solid players but are by no means entertainers.

    The reason people like AI are voted in yearly is because you knowhe will cross somebody up a few times and try to throw that silly oop. same goes for people like T-Mac who will take that baseline seam every time.

    The Idea of seeing D-Will trying to go at Devin Harris or Durant streaking ahead to catch an oop seem alot more appealing to me watch. who wants to see “solid PG play” from TP in a game that is a showcase.
    The Allstar game is SUPPOSED TO BE A BREAK FROM THE GRIND OF THE LEAGUE!!

  • bill

    Pierce and ray should definately be an All-star because both stats go down significantly because big 3 demands ball so much. I would say rondo cuz besides points he has every stat better than jameer and is better defender by a lot and C’s success is dependent on rondo. Just think if he had ball in hands as much as CP3 he would score more and more assist but Pierce demands ball, KG demands it in low post and ray demands it too. Also if Howard is in talks for MVP why not KG cuz basically some people are saying he has 3 other all-stars to help him to in hedo, rashard, and jameer

  • JRMAN

    Big SHot Bob you really dont know much. your picks are possibly the worst i have ever seen. Perkins is not an all star and ginibili has been injured too much, hes not the reason the spurs are good, Duncan carried the team when parker and manu were out. Perkins has no chance if anyting Okafor would be more deserving. ANd Bosh does count as a center so he will get in as the center

  • AB_40

    no phoenix doesn’t deserver three all stars yes the city of phoenix where a certain point guard got back2back mvp’s ( seriously bitch please) but uhm he should be in it

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