Eddy Curry an All-Star?

[Mr. J]

He's been putting up good point/rebound numbers, but still turns over the rock at a ridiculous rate and plays 0 defense. Still, with Shaq gone and Ilgauskas struggling, despite the Knicks record, think it is a possibilty to see Curry as an all-star in February. With 8 straight 20-point games and 3 straight double-doubles (the only time it has ever happened in his career), Curry, while needing a lot of work, has been improving and is currently averaging about 17/7.

 

[Custodianrules2]

Hmm... dunno

Big Z, the Wallaces, Dwight Howard will probably get in from sheer popularity. There's four bigs right there. Another all-star vote might even go to Emeka Okafor. Let's not also forget Jermaine O'neil. Nenad Krstic could get in, but I don't think he's that good.

 

[Custodianrules2]

Forgot Chris Bosh. He has some C capability. But man even though guys like Big Z are struggling, I think they could still get in. I mean all-star is like a popularity contest. What they should do is have the players, front office and coaches vote on it and they cannot vote for their teammates or their own team.

Grant Hill got in for several seasons and he's been mostly injured. I think he could play this year though. He's all class and everyone likes him.

 

[Chutney]

The way it is right now, I think he makes it in as a reserve. Down the line, I think it'll be between him and Andrew Bogut.

 

[firethomas]

Curry has a horrible reputation, I doubt that he'll be selected as an all star.

Who is going to vote for him? Probably not Knicks fans...

 

[WildHundreds113]

he wont get the votes

 

[Chutney]

If he gets in as a reserve, it'll be from the coaches.

 

[WildHundreds113]

<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">If he gets in as a reserve, it'll be from the coaches.</div>
still not enough votes howard will start, shaq or wallace will sub. no one likes curry. the allsar game is a popularity contest.

 

[Mr. J]

<div class="quote_poster">custodianrules2 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Hmm... dunno

Big Z, the Wallaces, Dwight Howard will probably get in from sheer popularity. There's four bigs right there. Another all-star vote might even go to Emeka Okafor. Let's not also forget Jermaine O'neil. Nenad Krstic could get in, but I don't think he's that good.</div>
I considered Howard, Jermaine, Okafor, and the Wallaces as PF's. Maybe I should reconsider it if they really do play center.

 

[Chutney]

<div class="quote_poster">WildHundreds113 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">still not enough votes howard will start, shaq or wallace will sub. no one likes curry. the allsar game is a popularity contest.</div>
The starting lineup is a popularity contest. The reserves are usually voted pretty objectively. If Shaq has to keep dealing with these injury problems and Wallace continues to struggle to adjust in a new system, I think Curry has a legit chance. As I said before, right now I consider it to be between him and Andrew Bogut.

 

[WildHundreds113]

<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The starting lineup is a popularity contest. The reserves are usually voted pretty objectively. If Shaq has to keep dealing with these injury problems and Wallace continues to struggle to adjust in a new system, I think Curry has a legit chance. As I said before, right now I consider it to be between him and Andrew Bogut.</div>

its more objective but still a popularity contest. do you really think the pistons starting lineup belonged in the allstar game. there were better individual players but they were popular at the time.

 

[Chutney]

Rasheed Wallace isn't exactly a popular player around the league. Those extra Pistons were voted in by the coaches out of respect for their excellent team record. Disagree with it if you want, but it was hardly a popularity issue. Similarly, if Curry continues to shoulder the load in New York while putting up decent stats I think he'll get the vote. I could see team record being a factor, but Milwaukee, Chicago, and Miami are struggling too.

 

[WildHundreds113]

<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Rasheed Wallace isn't exactly a popular player around the league. Those extra Pistons were voted in by the coaches out of respect for their excellent team record. Disagree with it if you want, but it was hardly a popularity issue. Similarly, if Curry continues to shoulder the load in New York while putting up decent stats I think he'll get the vote. I could see team record being a factor, but Milwaukee, Chicago, and Miami are struggling too.</div>


You are basically agreeing with me those pistons were popular with coaches because of their play together. and the starters are popular with the people.
its still a popularity contest. and my point is curry isnt popular with fans or coaches. And chicago isnt struggling they have won 6 in a row.

 

[Mr. J]

Curry's numbers the past 9 games:

24.8 points, 9 rebounds, including 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks yesterday

Could he really living up to his potential?

 

[Bobcats]

He's averaging 17/7 and in his past 10 games he's averaging 23.8 PPG and 8.8 RPG. He definitely has a chance if he keeps it going.

 

[Skiptomylue11]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Curry's numbers the past 9 games:

24.8 points, 9 rebounds, including 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks yesterday

Could he really living up to his potential?</div>
3 blocks is surprizing, after I read that "hmm" thread about him having 7 blocks on the season.

If he really wanted to, and started changing things and focusing, yes, but I don't know if he wants to sacrifice his burgers, chips, pop, and stuff for a more restrained diet and putting more energy into cardiovascular training, and work on defense (even though there is less notice and less praise from the nba world for defense contributions).

I'm glad to see him playing well, he will be a very important piece for the Knicks over the seasons assuming no bad injuries.

 

[norespect]

if shaq gets to the all star game i'll barf

 

[phunDamentalz]

3 blocks in ONE GAME is no big whoop for a dude his size

 

[NTC]

<div class="quote_poster">WildHundreds113 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You are basically agreeing with me those pistons were popular with coaches because of their play together. and the starters are popular with the people.
its still a popularity contest. and my point is curry isnt popular with fans or coaches. And chicago isnt struggling they have won 6 in a row.</div>

They proved they belonged in the game though, we single handedly brought the East back from the brink of a loss.

 

[jbbkobe81]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">He's been putting up good point/rebound numbers, but still turns over the rock at a ridiculous rate and plays 0 defense. Still, with Shaq gone and Ilgauskas struggling, despite the Knicks record, think it is a possibilty to see Curry as an all-star in February. With 8 straight 20-point games and 3 straight double-doubles (the only time it has ever happened in his career), Curry, while needing a lot of work, has been improving and is currently averaging about 17/7.</div>

Eddie Curry IMO is an all-star.

 

[Shapecity]

Depends on how many centers the East plans on carrying, and what they qualify Dwight Howard as.

Ben Wallace, Shaq (reputation), and then Howard

 

[bbwSwish]

So far here's the amount of votes for Eastern Conference Centers:

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Centers: Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) 522,815; Dwight Howard (Orl) 415,708; Ben Wallace (Chi) 216,443; Alonzo Mourning (Mia) 65,255; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 46,178; Zaza Pachulia (Atl) 39,921; Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Clev) 38,590; Nenad Krstic (NJ) 33,459; Samuel Dalembert (Phi) 30,744; Nazr Mohammed (Det) 30,078.</div>

Was Curry even on the ballot?

 

[Bleed Green]

Curry would probably make it on the reserve voted by the coaches. ASG is just a popularity contest anyways. But how the **** IS ZAZA getting votes?

 

[Chutney]

Zaza isn't horrible. The East's center rankings are like this, IMO:

1. Dwight Howard
2. Eddy Curry
3. Andrew Bogut
4. Alonzo Mourning
5. Nazr Mohammed
6. Zaza Pachulia
7. Ben Wallace
8. Nenad Krstic (shouldn't be considered a center)
9. Zydrunas Ilgauskas
10. Samuel Dalembert

 

[Mr. J]

Zaza isn't all that bad. He's putting up roughly 14/8/2, but I'd take Curry and his 11-game 20-point streak over him.

 

[Bleed Green]

Havent been paying attention the hawks that much regardless He shouldnt be ahead of Curry in voting.

 

[umair]

I dont think he'll get it. Even though he has been playing great the past 8 games, I still think he is not good enough to get it. There are atleast 3 centers who I for sure know people will vote for out of Centers in East. They are: Shaq, Dwight, and Big Ben. I think they only need to take 2 centers. East has a lot of strong 2's and 3's who will bump out spots for the AS Team which will give Curry a smaller chance.