DAMIAN LILLARD SELECTED AS 2021 NBA ALL-STAR

[SlyPokerDog]

DAMIAN LILLARD SELECTED AS 2021 NBA ALL-STAR

Lillard an All-Star for the fourth straight season and sixth time overall


PORTLAND, Ore. (February 23, 2021)–Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been named an NBA Western Conference All-Star reserve by a vote of NBA head coaches, it was announced today by the league.


In his ninth season, Lillard has averaged 29.8 points (44.7% FG, 38.0% 3-PT, 93.3% FT), 4.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.03 steals and 35.8 minutes in 29 games. He has led the Trail Blazers to an 18-12 start, marking Portland’s best record through 30 games since the 2014-15 season. Lillard is the only player in the NBA currently averaging at least 29.0 points and 7.0 assists and is on pace to become the fourth player in NBA history to record those averages in consecutive seasons.


An All-Star for the sixth time in his career, Lillard is one of three players who has been named an All-Star in the Western Conference in each of the past four seasons. He ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring, 11th in assists per game, second in three-pointers made (120) and third in free throws made (208) this season. Lillard’s 18 games of 30-plus points are tied for the most in the NBA.


The five starters from the Western Conference are Stephen Curry (Golden State), Luka Dončić(Dallas), LeBron James (L.A. Lakers), Nikola Jokić(Denver) and Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers). In addition to Lillard, the reserves from the Western Conference are Anthony Davis (L.A. Lakers), Paul George (LA Clippers), Rudy Gobert (Utah), Donovan Mitchell (Utah), Chris Paul (Phoenix) and Zion Williamson (New Orleans).


NBA All-Star 2021 will be held on Sunday, March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Coverage of the All-Star Game will begin at 5 p.m. PT on TNT.

 

[DDolla]

We all know that Lebron loves Dame.

 

[Minstrel]

I believe Lillard deserved to be an All Star, fight me.

 

[Natebishop3]

I believe Lillard deserved to be an All Star, fight me.

I believe that Lillard deserved to be a starter! Why you hate Dame????

 

[Minstrel]

I believe that Lillard deserved to be a starter! Why you hate Dame????

My statement wasn't opposed to starting.

 

[Natebishop3]

My statement wasn't opposed to starting.

Can someone update Minstrels humor drivers? @SlyPokerDog isn't that your job?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Paul over Booker? Interesting.

Looking at advanced stats, it makes sense. But I'm still surprised.

 

[Minstrel]

Can someone update Minstrels humor drivers? @SlyPokerDog isn't that your job?

Oh, I got the joke attempt, I was just pointing out that your joke didn't work.

 

[wizenheimer]

Paul over Booker? Interesting.

I saw that. Booker is averaging 25-4-4 on excellent efficiency. Not many players with those kind of numbers miss the all-star game, especially when they pplay for a top-4 seed

of course, Paul is the biggest change to the roster from last year to this year. The Suns are 20-10 thirty games into the season, last year they were 11-19. That's a big improvement. Suns also have 7 players averaging double figures; Paul is organizing all that

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Can someone update Minstrels humor drivers? @SlyPokerDog isn't that your job?

I thought humor was a codec?

 

[Minstrel]

The West is pretty brutal, I don't think anyone got snubbed as far as making the team. Deserving players missed the cut because there are too many deserving players for spots.

To me, all the potential snubs are in the East. Bam not making it is a travesty. IMO, he's the fifth best big man in the NBA (after Giannis, AD, Embiid and Jokic).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The West is pretty brutal, I don't think anyone got snubbed as far as making the team. Deserving players missed the cut because there are too many deserving players for spots.

To me, all the potential snubs are in the East. Bam not making it is a travesty. IMO, he's the fifth best big man in the NBA (after Giannis, AD, Embiid and Jokic).

I GOT SNUBBED!

 

[Natebishop3]

I GOT SNUBBED!

We don’t need to know what Mrs Pokerdog says after sex

 

[Minstrel]

I GOT SNUBBED!

Ever since Air Bud, it's in the rulebook that dogs aren't eligible for basketball.

Loophole fixed. Just like you.

 

[ehizzy3]

Congrats to Dame!

 

[HailBlazers]

I GOT NEUTERED!

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[BigGameDamian]

Well deserved!!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I believe Lillard deserved to be an All Star, fight me.

A rapper making the all-star team?
Next thing you're gonna tell me is that an actor could become POTUS.

 

[kjironman1]

Damian Lillard was selected as an All Star. This is great. We all pretty much knew he would be selected.

Now in a perfect world IMO. The Blazers would win the next three and on Thursday the Blazers would win against the Kings Pulling Lillard in the fourth Quarter for a "Slight" muscle strain (Wink Wink) that sidelines him for the All Star event.

 

[e_blazer]

Damian Lillard was selected as an All Star. This is great. We all pretty much knew he would be selected.

Now in a perfect world IMO. The Blazers would win the next three and on Thursday the Blazers would win against the Kings Pulling Lillard in the fourth Quarter for a "Slight" muscle strain (Wink Wink) than sidelines him for the All Star event.

No can do this season. Who would Dame push as a replacement? Booker’s already been selected and CJ is out with a bad foot.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Orion Bailey]

Damian Lillard was selected as an All Star. This is great. We all pretty much knew he would be selected.

Now in a perfect world IMO. The Blazers would win the next three and on Thursday the Blazers would win against the Kings Pulling Lillard in the fourth Quarter for a "Slight" muscle strain (Wink Wink) than sidelines him for the All Star event.

Lol

i was thinking @SlyPokerDog should add a poll to this. When will Lillard be picked and by whom? LBJ has picked him every time fyi.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

i was thinking @SlyPokerDog should add a poll to this. When will Lillard be picked and by whom? LBJ has picked him every time fyi.

That should be its own thread.

 

[wizenheimer]

That should be its own thread.

is this "draft process" televised?

If AD is there, I don't see how Lebron could not take him

 

[SlyPokerDog]

is this "draft process" televised?

If AD is there, I don't see how Lebron could not take him

They get more than one pick.

 

[Orion Bailey]

That should be its own thread.

let me know when its up!

 

[kjironman1]

No can do this season. Who would Dame push as a replacement? Booker’s already been selected and CJ is out with a bad foot.

Demar Derozan needs a spot.

 

[kjironman1]

 

[BigGameDamian]