Originally posted by sacniner:
Originally posted by 4ML:
Even if you take off Dirk off the team...it is very likely Portland, Spurs, or OKC will get the coaching duties. They'll pick - Lilliard, Tony Parker, or Ibaka respectively.
Don't all the coaches pick the reserves? And they can't pick guys from their own team?
They pick their own guys who have a borderline shot at the all-star game. All the coaches do this.
Originally posted by sacniner:
You think the coaches don't like him? Or is it because you think the coaches lean heavily towards past history and team record (Duncan)?
I've heard the "he deserves it, but won't make it" thing a lot. I actually agree with that. I think he is definitely an all star this year, but around the league he isn't liked. And that is his fault. He has a bad rep and he earned that. But, that shouldn't preclude coaches for not voting him in as a reserve. He has been a straight beast.
More than they don't like him..coaches tend to lean towards older legendary players and they feel that a young player will have a shot to make it next year. Also, record also makes a difference. Even though I completely agree with you that it shouldn't.
I guess lebron with the star treatment.
