Comments on: Chris Kaman replaces Brandon Roy on All-Star roster

By: brado

brado — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:07:46 +0000

Kaman was chosen to provide some diversity. They needed to add a lack of color to the roster.

Honky be trippin’!

By: jt

jt — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:07:43 +0000

THe guards can only blame Pau Gasol for taking Kaman’s spot in the first place. Pau didn’t play enough games to be an all star at that point when they voted. He was only averaging around 16pts comparing to Kaman’s 20pts and having played a lot more games. Pau got Kaman’s center spot.

If kobe doesn’t play, Tyreke Evans should replace him. Ellis scores a lot but he plays for Nellie. Also, that would set up the path for the superstar that Tyreke is gonna become. Cause we all know that Ellis is not going to be someone that will be a star like Reke.

By: flegman

flegman — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:17 +0000

“Monta Ellis must be pissed.” Because of the injury to his knee.

By: Austin Burton

Austin Burton — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:21:34 +0000

It’s not about being flashy, but about establishing yourself as one of the best/defining players of this particular season. As for Horford, because I follow the Pacers I won’t forget him dropping 25-19-5blocks on Indiana, but he doesn’t really work to make your point because I didn’t think he should have been an All-Star.

Monta is a combo guard, you know that. So tell me where he ranks among two-guards in assists, or among PGs in scoring…

By: dagwaller

dagwaller — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:36:27 +0000

What was Al Horford’s signature moment this year? These players aren’t flashy, no. They’re consistent. Just as an illustration, Kaman has scored in the single digits just once this year, vs 3 times for Monta.

Furthermore, isn’t a Center there to rebound? Kaman is 11th in the league for Centers rebounding. Monta Ellis, a (cough) Point Guard, is 14th in the league amongst PGs in Assists per game.

I don’t think either’s team is good, I just think that Monta Ellis can thank his selfish play, his selfish demeanor, and his team’s resulting poor record for not making the All-Star team.

By: Austin Burton

Austin Burton — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:18:47 +0000

Here’s a question: Has there been one memorable Chris Kaman moment this season? I can think of at least a few “moments” from Monta that I’ll remember and that helped define this season: 46 pts vs Dallas, shutting down B-Roy and scoring 35-36 of his own, scoring 37 on Boston in a win, 45 on Indy, 42 on the Spurs one day after playing 48 minutes to beat Dallas almost by himself.

Can’t say the same for Kaman. What was his best game this season? What was his signature moment? When did you see a Kaman stat line and say, “I need to make sure to see that highlight”? I think that kind of stuff matters. (Also, for whoever said the coaches obviously felt Kaman should get the spot, Stern chooses the alternates, not the coaches.)

Both guys are putting up All-Star worthy numbers, I’m not arguing that. But my problem is people using the “Kaman’s team is better” argument to swing the vote his way when both teams are bad. It’s not like Kaman plays for Denver or Dallas.

By: imungloloupaw

imungloloupaw — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:08:53 +0000

@austin

Even if your argument is valid (still not convinced though), Kaman’s stats are still comparable and arguably better than Ellis’. dude still averages 20, 9 and 1.5 on 50% shooting in a team where he has marcus camby to compete for rebounds and blocks. ellis averages 26 points and 2 somethig steals on 46%.

By: Austin Burton

Austin Burton — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:57:28 +0000

I think the concept of inflated stats is a flawed concept, one of the biggest myths in basketball. People believe it’s easy to put up numbers on a bad team, when in reality it’s harder in many cases. People think that teams who run are constantly moving 100 mph and that it cheapens somebody’s numbers if they play in a fast system, and it’s simply not the case. It’s not like just any old group of 12 players would score a lot of points in Golden State. The system isn’t bigger than the players.

By: imungloloupaw

imungloloupaw — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:20:59 +0000

@austin seriously dude, are you really gonna use the “lost to both the nets and wolves” argument? how long is the list of teams that have beaten both the lakers and the celtics?

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:38:31 +0000

BTW do you seriously not know the concept of inflated stats?

Are you saying the pace of the game makes no difference on the outcome of the stats? Teams scoring 115 ppg running on every possession doesn’t create more offensive opportunities every night?