Chris Paul Out 1-2 Months, All Star Replacement?

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With Chris Paul out 1-2 months after a surgery, who will replace him at the All Star Game?

Let's have a look at the Western All Stars right now:
G - Steve Nash
G - Kobe Bryant
F - Carmelo Anthony
F - Tim Duncan
C - Amar'e Stoudemire

G - Chris Paul (injured)
G - Brandon Roy
F - Kevin Durant
F - Dirk Nowitzki
C - Pau Gasol
G - Deron Williams
F - Zach Randolph

Clearly there isn't a true center in the whole team, with Amar'e, Duncan, Dirk, Pau and Zach all being more of forwards than centers. Would you want to bring in one like Chris Kaman or Andrew Bynum? Surely Bynum's recent play has shown All Star quality. Or would you rather bring in a more deserving guard and overload the point guard spot with Chauncey Billups? How about Monta Ellis? He's averaging career-high stats of 25.9 ppg and 5.6 apg, but his team record hurts his chances.

Personally, for tactical and rotational purposes, I would bring in a center and right now, Bynum is my pick, being a Lakers fan. However, since being named an All Star is such an honour, you'd want someone deserving like Chauncey Billups to be in it. Then again, because the All Star Game is about fun and entertainment, you'd probably want Monta Ellis who can just flat out score. My final verdict is still Bynum, but I'm biased...

All other names are welcome to discussion!

skyhookii

If he is replaced by another PG,  I'd prefer Jason Kidd.After all he may retire soon and also the all-star game held in Dallas.

Besides, Kaman or Nene is also good choice.
Someone needs to defend Sup ...
zeroviva0 發表於 2010-2-2 11:02 AM

Jason Kidd would be a nice choice for sentiment but he doesn't deserve it as much as others. Unless someone gives up his place to Kidd (like Carter did for Jordan in 2003).

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In related news: Derrick Rose has been excused from the Rookie Challenge since he has been selected as an All-Star reserve and will participate in the Skills Challenge (against Deron Williams, Brandon Jennings and Steve Nash). Because that means that he will be participating in events on three consecutive nights, the NBA has excused him from the Rookie Challenge and will be replaced by Anthony Morrow.

Link

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Billups has been selected to replace Chris Paul: Link

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Billups is just stepping up in the absence of Carmelo Anthony, but his leadership is just so important to the Nuggets.

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Brandon Roy will also miss the All Star Game (link). Now it's Monta Ellis's turn to be selected I think.

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Monta Ellis is good but his team is not....
vbvb 發表於 2010-2-7 08:09 PM

He's still the most deserving one, though.

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Chris Kaman has replaced Brandon Roy: Link

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Ellis再次觸傷左膝.傷勢嚴重程度有待証實
Shaqleung 發表於 2010-2-10 01:36 AM

Just a mild knee sprain. He may be able to play tomorrow against the Clippers already.

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Turns out he didn't play but his Warriors still thrashed the Clippers. Then again, we're talking the Clippers...