Marc Spears: Lillard could make All-Star Game this year

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Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose didn't make the NBA All-Star Game as rookies. Kyrie Irving made a valiant effort last season, but also didn't get picked.
No guard, in fact, has been selected to play in the annual All-Star Game since Michael Jordan 28 years ago.

Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers' rookie point guard, would like to end that streak. He's made a growing case for himself this season, most recently with a 37-point performance against the Golden State Warriors.
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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--d...rdan-to-make-nba-all-star-team-041408832.html
 
He deserves consideration but one of either Parker or Curry might not even make the All-Star game this year. There is too many Guards having a good year in front of him.
 
Parker, Westbrook, Curry, Paul ... that's a pretty tough crowd to overcome.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
one of either Parker or Curry might not even make the All-Star game this year.
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one of either curry or curry might not make it. parker is a lock.

lillard has zero chance to be selected by coaches. he could be an injury replacement.
 
He's a long shot for one of the wildcard spots....but I don't see it happening. He'd have to have quite a few more of those 37 point performances and I don't know if he has that in him.
 
Nikolokolus said:
Parker, Westbrook, Curry, Paul ... that's a pretty tough crowd to overcome.
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he's also fighting kobe and harden since it's based on generic guard. at best he's 7th in line for one of 5 spots, and that's ignoring dragic, conley, ginobili, crawford etc
 
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Regardless its clear, he's an All-Star level talent with many selections in his future
 
crowTrobot said:
he's also fighting kobe and harden since it's based on generic guard. at best he's 7th in line for one of 5 spots, and that's ignoring dragic, conley, ginobili, crawford etc
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Is that how it works?

I've always understood it that the bench was filled with seven coach selected players regardless of position. Like last year's East squad, for example, had the traditional G-G-F-F-C starting lineup, but the bench had 2 G's, 4 F's, and a C.

Either way, this isn't Lillard's year. I was looking at NBA TV's projections out West, and it's extremely competitive. It looks like there will be no Jazz represented (not even Al Jeff... snubbed again), Gasol will likely be left off (even though he's the most deserving of the Grizz), and either Tony Parker or Steph Curry will get snubbed.

If Lillard were playing out East though,...
 
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I think he's got a great shot going forward of being a perennial All-Star, but most likely not this year.

Paul (voted in)
Westbrook
Parker

I think those will be the three point guards.
 
I don't see it happening without injuries ahead of him.

Paul, Parker, Westbrook, Curry will all get more consideration than Lillard will.
 
NOVoodoo said:
Is that how it works?

I've always understood it that the bench was filled with seven coach selected players regardless of position. Like last year's East squad, for example, had the traditional G-G-F-F-C starting lineup, but the bench had 2 G's, 4 F's, and a C.
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coaches vote 2 guards, 3 F/C, 2 wildcards

in principal it's possible for the coaches to have a split opinion and collectively vote in guards as both WCs, but doesn't seem likely this year since there are 3 clear top choices (harden, westbrook, parker) and then a big drop off to curry/lillard etc.
 
A lot of you are forgetting Lin. He's consistentily ahead of everyone but Kobe/CP in voting.

I don't think Dame deserves to this year, tbh. His FG% is crap, and a lot of his production stems from his high USG% and mpg. In the future when he improves his efficiency and we get more wins, sure, but not now.
 
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yuyuza1 said:
A lot of you are forgetting Lin. He's consistentily ahead of everyone but Kobe/CP in voting.
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not forgetting, just assuming he's not quite going to have enough to pass kobe/paul now that paul is in LA, even with the asian vote. you are right that's not a sure thing.
 
Not this year. Definitely not after last night. Obviously he'll be in the rookie game.
 
LMA will be the All-Star

Batum and Lillard should get consideration, but neither should make it. Still, being just below All-Star level for a 22 year-old rookie and a 24 year-old vet is pretty nice when you consider they are on the same team with a 27 year-old soon-to-be 2-time All-Star.
 
I could make the all-star game this year.

Write me in!
 
I could make the all-star game this year.

Write me in!
 
nope
westbrook, kobe, cp3, parker, harden, curry
hes right next to dragic
 
OSUbeavs said:
nope
westbrook, kobe, cp3, parker, harden, curry
hes right next to dragic
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Dragic?

Lillard has better stats and has led his team to more wins. Dragic plays for a 14-25 team.

The other six? I don't think you'll find anybody on this board who disagrees with you. We're actually realistic here.
 
JFizzleRaider said:
I agree those guys are ahead of lillard, but no way in hell is dragic close to him this year. Lillard is #7
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based on record of course lillard gets bump, but dragic is playing next to a pile of shiiiiiiit. And has almost the same numbers while playing 6 less minutes.

And since you guys loooooove PER, dragics is higher.
 
OSUbeavs said:
based on record of course lillard gets bump, but dragic is playing next to a pile of shiiiiiiit. And has almost the same numbers while playing 6 less minutes.

And since you guys loooooove PER, dragics is higher.
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Dragic averages one less three a gamr and four less points. Thats not close to the same numbers. Same assists yea but thats it.

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Rhal said:
Dragic averages one less three a gamr and four less points. Thats not close to the same numbers. Same assists yea but thats it.

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CHECK THE MINUTES BRO
lillard also has a higher usage rate
 
OSUbeavs said:
its a little different
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Explain? Dragic could end up doing better or worse than lillard.if they played the same mpg. He could give six great Minutes, or he could be tired and give six shitty Minutes
 
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