Tracy McGrady starting the all star game

Dec 10, 2009 at 20:40:30

matt49er
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The NBA is getting harder and harder to watch since Jordan left. Why in the world would the league allow TMac to even be on the ballot when he hasn't played all year? Why do the fans get 100% of the power over who starts and the coaches only get the bench?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/12/10/mcgrady.allstar.ap/index.html

[ Edited by matt49er on Dec 10, 2009 at 20:40:45 ]

Dec 10, 2009 at 20:41:38

jrg
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T-Mac

Good luck guarding LeBron

Dec 10, 2009 at 20:42:36

LA9erFan
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What does a player who hasn't played a single game have to do with the league getting harder and harder to watch?

Nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

Dec 10, 2009 at 20:44:59

WillistheWall
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Why in the hell was he on the ballott in the first place.

Dec 10, 2009 at 21:27:55

StOnEy333
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Originally posted by WillistheWall:
Why in the hell was he on the ballott in the first place.

Because he's the highest paid player in the league.

Dec 10, 2009 at 22:05:21

crzy
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Uh, this is no surprise

Shaq started the 2006 All-Star game despite playing in maybe 5 games before the All-Star break and having a terrible season.

It's reputation, don't sweat it.

Dec 10, 2009 at 22:07:08

Dino
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what the f**k?

Dec 10, 2009 at 22:46:08

NinerFanMT
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Stupid fans. If he gets in over Deron on the roster I'm gonna be reallyl pissed.

Dec 10, 2009 at 23:35:25

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Originally posted by LA9erFan:
What does a player who hasn't played a single game have to do with the league getting harder and harder to watch?

Nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

Seriously though, the NBA all-star voting is a joke. If he actually plays in it, I'll hate him more.

Dec 10, 2009 at 23:39:13

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blunt_probe
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I hate fan voting. How anyone can vote for T-Mac is beyond me.

Dec 10, 2009 at 23:40:04

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StOnEy333
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Originally posted by pantstickle:
Originally posted by LA9erFan:
What does a player who hasn't played a single game have to do with the league getting harder and harder to watch?

Nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

Seriously though, the NBA all-star voting is a joke. If he actually plays in it, I'll hate him more.

People need to remember that it's a popularity contest. Not a measure of who is the best that season. It's literally a popularity contest.

Dec 10, 2009 at 23:41:42

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Joecool
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He's got... Street Cred?

Dec 10, 2009 at 23:44:13

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SacRock14
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I'm not even that mad at the fans being able to vote. The thing to me is why do they make the ballot so early? T-Mac should not even be on the ballot.

We can't even get Tyreke Evans (20-5-5) on the ballot. Not saying he's starter worthy, but come on.

Dec 10, 2009 at 23:45:56

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JD81
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Originally posted by SacRock14:
I'm not even that mad at the fans being able to vote. The thing to me is why do they make the ballot so early? T-Mac should not even be on the ballot.

We can't even get Tyreke Evans (20-5-5) on the ballot. Not saying he's starter worthy, but come on.

Tyreke is definitely worthy of a spot...starter or not.

Dec 11, 2009 at 00:18:25

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toeknee
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Originally posted by blunt_probe:
I hate fan voting. How anyone can vote for T-Mac is beyond me.

yeah fan voting is stupid

i just voted for anyone that played for uconn