New Orleans is a very small market....

[KingSpeed]

So why does Anthony Davis have almost 700,000 more All Star votes than Aldridge?

 

[PDXFonz]

Because he destroys worlds and the people want to make sure earth isn't next on his list?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Galactus is a fine nickname.

 

[RipCityBlazer]

I don't think the gap between Anthony Davis and Aldridge should be that wide, but Davis is a freak and deserves to start in the All-Star game.

 

[blue9]

Setting aside your fan bias, who would you rather watch? There's only one right answer.

 

[PDXFonz]

Setting aside your fan bias, who would you rather watch? There's only one right answer.

This. Put aside any argument about who is the better player, and talk about who is the more exciting player. If you don't say David then you are kidding yourself.

 

[THE HCP]

Lets see their numbers side by side and break it down FAMS! Let's see if he's 700,000 times better!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Davis must have some Chinese ancestry.

 

[KingSpeed]

I saw Portland play in New Orleans and Aldridge dominated Anthony Davis. I'd rather watch Aldridge. While I'm watching him, I will also enjoy more wins which is what it's all about.

 

[donkiez]

I saw Portland play in New Orleans and Aldridge dominated Anthony Davis. I'd rather watch Aldridge. While I'm watching him, I will also enjoy more wins which is what it's all about.

Fan bias. LA is one of my favorite players and I am still in awe of Davis. Davis is almost the player LA is and its his 3rd year. Just scary to think about what he will become when he matures and refines his game and become more consistent.

 

[PDXFonz]

I saw Portland play in New Orleans and Aldridge dominated Anthony Davis. I'd rather watch Aldridge. While I'm watching him, I will also enjoy more wins which is what it's all about.

Stop the press!!!!

 

[riverman]

It's the uni-brow. Gimmicks have worked since PT Barnum. Still work. Lamarcus needs a gimmick, that's all.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Aldridge is too clean cut to be popular. Quiet, reserved, stable, old man game. Kind of like Duncan.

Perhaps he should grow an afro.

 

[magnifier661]

Fan bias. LA is one of my favorite players and I am still in awe of Davis. Davis is almost the player LA is and its his 3rd year. Just scary to think about what he will become when he matures and refines his game and become more consistent.

That's the thing man. He's at Aldridge's level only 3 years in. I am a mega Aldridge homer, but Davis should become a mega Aldridge in a few years

 

[PtldPlatypus]

So why does Anthony Davis have almost 700,000 more All Star votes than Aldridge?

Because he was a national star before he even left college, and was a no-doubt #1 overall pick.
Because he's leading the league in PER, WS, and WS/48.
Because he's generally already presumed to be the third best player in the league, and he's only 21.
Because he deserves it.

 

[BBert]

It's the uni-brow. Gimmicks have worked since PT Barnum. Still work. Lamarcus needs a gimmick, that's all.

LaMarcus should do all his interviews in a thick Texas drawl. Change all his "you knows" to "y'alls". Wear a 10-gallon hat, Hoss style. Do all is interviews with a toothpick in his mouth. Stuff like that.

 

[RipCityBlazer]

The All-Star game is all about being a show for the fans. Most fans would rather see Davis throw down crazy dunks instead of watching LaMarcus knock down mid range jump shots. That's why Davis and Griffin are #1 and #2 in front-court voting. Honestly, I think the coaches picking Lillard and Aldridge as alternates is more impressive.

 

[riverman]

Davis deserves all the respect he gets. Time will tell if he has a Lamarcus' like career because he IS only 21. Team USA put him on the map and the draft.

 

[PDXFonz]

The All-Star game is all about being a show for the fans. Most fans would rather see Davis throw down crazy dunks instead of watching LaMarcus knock down mid range jump shots. That's why Davis and Griffin are #1 and #2 in front-court voting. Honestly, I think the coaches picking Lillard and Aldridge as alternates is more impressive.

And are there any bigger fans of the NBA than Sprite, KIA, Foot Locker, Taco Bell, etc...

 

[kjironman1]

Let me see? If Aldridge wins a ring i bet this discussion just doesn't matter anymore.....

 

[KingSpeed]

The All-Star game is all about being a show for the fans. Most fans would rather see Davis throw down crazy dunks instead of watching LaMarcus knock down mid range jump shots. That's why Davis and Griffin are #1 and #2 in front-court voting. Honestly, I think the coaches picking Lillard and Aldridge as alternates is more impressive.

Reserves. Not alternates.

 

[riverman]

The less Blazer players play in the allstar game, the better. If Stotts is coaching the West, then that changes everything!

 

[cmeese47]

So why does Anthony Davis have almost 700,000 more All Star votes than Aldridge?

Because he is having a much better season,

57% shooting 24 PPG 10.5 RPG 3 BLK 1.6 STL 31.31 PER
45% shooting 23 PPG 10.6 RPG 1.3 BLK 0.7 STL 22.02 PER

On the surface it looks close until you consider the 12% difference in shooting % the massive PER difference and Defense

 

[magnifier661]

Because he is having a much better season,

57% shooting 24 PPG 10.5 RPG 3 BLK 1.6 STL 31.31 PER
45% shooting 23 PPG 10.6 RPG 1.3 BLK 0.7 STL 22.02 PER

On the surface it looks close until you consider the 12% difference in shooting % the massive PER difference and Defense

He ain't better than Conley though... Right? Right?!?!

 

[riverman]

Because he is having a much better season,

57% shooting 24 PPG 10.5 RPG 3 BLK 1.6 STL 31.31 PER
45% shooting 23 PPG 10.6 RPG 1.3 BLK 0.7 STL 22.02 PER

On the surface it looks close until you consider the 12% difference in shooting % the massive PER difference and Defense

How have they matched up head to head?

 

[KingSpeed]

How have they matched up head to head?

Aldridge 2
Davis ZERO

 

[THE HCP]

You mean THIS season?^

 

[RipCityBlazer]

Reserves. Not alternates.

ok haha. Bias aside I can see why more fans vote for Davis

 

[cmeese47]

Aldridge 2
Davis ZERO

Funny swap LA for Davis and you get the same result. Just because LA is on a better team it does not mean he is the better player.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Keep in mind that they're two hours ahead of us, so the East Coast sees them play at a reasonable time more often than they see Portland...