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Utah Jazz: Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team; Williams, Boozer make 2nd, 3rd team
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How | 2:00 p.m. May 8, 2008
How can the second best point gard (Williams) at the end of the season not make
the all star team at mid season?
re: how | 2:11 p.m. May 8, 2008
...because he was the 2nd best point guard at the END of the season. Up until
then Nash, Iverson and CP3 were better. Nash slowed down at the end of the
season and Iverson struggled to balance things with Melo.
ZEKE | 2:14 p.m. May 8, 2008
I think it`s great that Deron made made the 2nd All-NBA team he deserves it. I
also wonder why he didn`t make the All Star game
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TJ | 2:15 p.m. May 8, 2008
to How
Because the fans vote on the starters for the All Star game and and the coaches the backups and there wasn't enough space because the fans are idiots and wanted AI to start. The voting for this was done by professional sports writers and not fans. This isn't a popularity contest like the All-Star voting is? The fans cripple the All Star voting because they go for flash and not actually who is better.
Because the fans vote on the starters for the All Star game and and the coaches the backups and there wasn't enough space because the fans are idiots and wanted AI to start. The voting for this was done by professional sports writers and not fans. This isn't a popularity contest like the All-Star voting is? The fans cripple the All Star voting because they go for flash and not actually who is better.
LT | 2:22 p.m. May 8, 2008
To "How" and "re: how"
It is true that D-Will was much better in the 2nd half of the season. The real reason though is that the fans vote for the starters of the all-star team. As a result, Iverson was the starter. We all know the monster year CP3 had, so he needed to be put on the team by the coaches. And how were the coaches going leave off Nash? It's a respect factor for veteran players .. plus he was having another solid year. Bottom line is that if the fans would not have voted for Iverson then D-Will, CP3, and Nash would have represented the west. D-Will wasn't even among the top 10 guards in the west by the fans voting because the majority of them don't really know basketball.
It is true that D-Will was much better in the 2nd half of the season. The real reason though is that the fans vote for the starters of the all-star team. As a result, Iverson was the starter. We all know the monster year CP3 had, so he needed to be put on the team by the coaches. And how were the coaches going leave off Nash? It's a respect factor for veteran players .. plus he was having another solid year. Bottom line is that if the fans would not have voted for Iverson then D-Will, CP3, and Nash would have represented the west. D-Will wasn't even among the top 10 guards in the west by the fans voting because the majority of them don't really know basketball.
re: TJ | 2:33 p.m. May 8, 2008
"Fans cripple the All Star voting becaue they go for flash and not actually
who is better"
I'm sorry - I think you must be mistaking the All Star game with the Regular Season....The regular season is for seeing who is better. The All Star game is for seeing who is flashier. It's a reward to the fans for paying absurdly overpriced NBA ticket prices.
No one turns on the All Star game to watch pick and roll offense and zone defense. People want McGrady to dunk off his own pass on the backboard, Nash throwing crazy allyoops and behind the back passes, Vince Carter jumping over a 7 footer to dunk....
And yes - they even want to see Jordan and Kobe go one-on-one and not Malone setting a pick for Kobe when the other 7 players all cleared out to give Jordan and Kobe a one-on-one show.
Honestly, I think that's what made the Jazz fans hate Kobe - he waved off Malone's pick in the All Star game and everyone complained "How dare he..." "Malone's a HOF player..." No one told Malone that the AllStar game is a party - not a playoff game.
I'm sorry - I think you must be mistaking the All Star game with the Regular Season....The regular season is for seeing who is better. The All Star game is for seeing who is flashier. It's a reward to the fans for paying absurdly overpriced NBA ticket prices.
No one turns on the All Star game to watch pick and roll offense and zone defense. People want McGrady to dunk off his own pass on the backboard, Nash throwing crazy allyoops and behind the back passes, Vince Carter jumping over a 7 footer to dunk....
And yes - they even want to see Jordan and Kobe go one-on-one and not Malone setting a pick for Kobe when the other 7 players all cleared out to give Jordan and Kobe a one-on-one show.
Honestly, I think that's what made the Jazz fans hate Kobe - he waved off Malone's pick in the All Star game and everyone complained "How dare he..." "Malone's a HOF player..." No one told Malone that the AllStar game is a party - not a playoff game.
Dave | 3:09 p.m. May 8, 2008
Anyone think that if they re-voted today Boozer would still be third team?
I say we trade him now, this mental thing he has going on doesn't seem to mesh with either Sloan or Williams. We could get someone strong that could help this team beat the Lakers cause that's what they are going to need to build the team for the next 3 years.
I say we trade him now, this mental thing he has going on doesn't seem to mesh with either Sloan or Williams. We could get someone strong that could help this team beat the Lakers cause that's what they are going to need to build the team for the next 3 years.
Anonymous | 6:16 p.m. May 8, 2008
Lamar odom had a double double maybe he should on the third team instead boozer.
wii | 8:54 p.m. May 8, 2008
These guys had a great year for Utah and deserve our support. What was it Bibby
said about fair weather fans? Go Jazz, let's go back to LA 2-2 and steal a
road game.
Kobe couldn't play if the refs didn't pamper him and his boys. It may not happen in Utah.
Kobe couldn't play if the refs didn't pamper him and his boys. It may not happen in Utah.
how | 10:09 p.m. May 8, 2008
don't try to tell me AI is or WAS a better pg than williams. He might be a
better scorer, but he doesn't play the position nearly as well as DWill, or
even as much as I hate to say it, Cp or TP.
Rodger | 10:51 p.m. May 8, 2008
I think its because the all star game is popularity contest, and dwill isnt
popular because he plays in utah. but hes the best point guard, cp3 is good,
but dwill is better
Re: wii | 11:17 p.m. May 8, 2008
I believe they have treatment for dellusional disorders. How is a ref pampering
Kobe when he blows past the entire Jazz team for a dunk or when he hits 3
pointer after 3 pointer. Ya the refs some how helped the ball fly through the
air and drop through the hoop. Ya wii just keep thinking that way but please get
professional help.
Re: Rodger | 11:21 p.m. May 8, 2008
Dwill is better, why because you say so. That can't even get you a cup of
coffee and a newspaper.
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