How is Lance Stephenson being considered an All-Star?

[RoseCity07]

What in the f*ck did I just see on TNT?:oldlol:

This guy might be the most overrated player in the league. He has a PER barely over 15. Is the east just so weak that he gets the nod because they can't find someone else?

I'm mean f*cking really? Wesley Matthews and Nic Batum are way better than Stephenson and they aren't being considered in the west. This is sad.

[navy]

Wade probably isnt playing and the East is garbage....

[russwest0]

It's the Eastern Conference...

Like Kenny Smith said, only thing he regrets for his career is playing the the West, where he didn't have a chance at being an all star and would have been a few times in the East.

[Rose'sACL]

this is how media reacts. if a player who is known as an idiot across the league get his head in a little better state and put a little better stats then he is a star even if his stats don't show it.
There are 3 players on sun who will not make all star game and all 3 of them are better than stephenson.

[Droid101]

Leads the league in triple doubles. The end.

[russwest0]

Leads the league in triple doubles. The end.

:oldlol: He has 3. Not groundbreaking

[Brook(lyn)Lopez]

It's the Eastern Conference...

Like Kenny Smith said, only thing he regrets for his career is playing the the West, where he didn't have a chance at being an all star and would have been a few times in the East.

Lol like he'd have a ring without riding The Dream's coattails.
Maybe if he was the starting point guard for the 90's Bulls.

[RightToCensor]

Lance is the MIP, he definitely deserves a nod. You know who was the MIP last year, Paul George.

[outbreak]

Afflalo deserves a spot more than Lance

[SpecialQue]

lol?

[SHAQisGOAT]

What in the f*ck did I just see on TNT?:oldlol:

This guy might be the most overrated player in the league. He has a PER barely over 15. Is the east just so weak that he gets the nod because they can't find someone else?

I'm mean f*cking really? Wesley Matthews and Nic Batum are way better than Stephenson and they aren't being considered in the west. This is sad.

I was with til the bolded part. (and no, not my post)

[GoranDragon]

He's a goon. Only getting attention because he's on IND.

[Mamba]

Same way iggy has been an all-star. Doesn't put up the best stats in the world but he does what his team needs him to do and he does it well. If they require him to score big, rebound big or get the offense going Lance is your man. Blue collar hard working NBA player.

A man of the people


I just want someone from the west to take shots at the east say something like "we'd whipe the floor with them." that would spark some fire and give us an all star game we'd all love to see.

[GoranDragon]

Lance is the MIP, he definitely deserves a nod. You know who was the MIP last year, Paul George.
MIP = Goran Dragic and no it's not even close.

[K.Koscik]

MIP = Goran Dragic and no it's not even close.

Been seeing this around this forum but not sure why. Haven't really gotten a chance to watch him play consistently, but his stats went from

15 ppg / 7.5 ast / 3 rbs on 44% to 20ppg / 6apg / 3rpg on 49%

Defensive stats aren't impressive, nor has his defense impressed me in the games I saw, but maybe I'm wrong. He has definitely improved, don't get me wrong, but this is the 2nd time today I've seen someone say Dragic is hands down the MIP.

But Stephenson improved from

9ppg / 3apg / 4rpg on 46% to 14ppg / 5apg / 7rpg on 50% and thats not worthy of the conversation? He's only playing 6mpg more than last year

Or Gerald Green who couldn't even get picked up by anyone who is now averaging 14 a game. Or the Morris Twins.... or even Eric Bledsoe. Hell that whole Suns team has been impressive this year, not sure if Dragic has actually improved that drastically or the whole team has which makes it easier on him to play. He's always had talent

[JohnFreeman]

I believe Stephenson benefits the most from being on the Pacers. Put him anywhere else and he is on the bench.

[I<3NBA]

because look at the East Guard selection. it's pure hot garbage.

[ImKobe]

He's a solid contributor to one of the top teams in the league. He gets more attention because Indiana is so good. He's putting up above-average stats on a great team, which is far better than all-star stats on a losing team.

[avonbarksdale]

1. Dwyane Wade (Mia) 929,542
2. Kyrie Irving (Cle) 860,221
3. John Wall (Was) 393,129
4. Derrick Rose (Chi) 359,546
5. Ray Allen (Mia) 250,909
6. Rajon Rondo (Bos) 174,654
7. Lance Stephenson (Ind) 148,382
8. DeMar DeRozan (Tor) 131,228
9. George Hill (Ind) 129,533
10. Deron Williams (Bkn) 126,423

how on earth is lance stephenson ahead of derozan or deron williams? and ray allen ahead of those two like wtf

[avonbarksdale]

Backcourt

1. Stephen Curry (GS) 1,047,281
2. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 988,884
3. Chris Paul (LAC) 804,309
4. Jeremy Lin (Hou) 628,818
5. James Harden (Hou) 470,381
6. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 317,338
7. Damian Lillard (Por) 280,966
8. Tony Parker (SA) 258,751
9. Klay Thompson (GS) 162,984
10. Ricky Rubio (Min) 124,230


jeremy lin over harden and westbrook? ****ing asians

[AnaheimLakers24]

Backcourt

1. Stephen Curry (GS) 1,047,281
2. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 988,884
3. Chris Paul (LAC) 804,309
4. Jeremy Lin (Hou) 628,818
5. James Harden (Hou) 470,381
6. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 317,338
7. Damian Lillard (Por) 280,966
8. Tony Parker (SA) 258,751
9. Klay Thompson (GS) 162,984
10. Ricky Rubio (Min) 124,230


jeremy lin over harden and westbrook? ****ing asians

how mad are harden and dwigt right now
:roll:

[outbreak]

because look at the East Guard selection. it's pure hot garbage.

afflalo

[Legends66NBA7]

He has a PER barely over 15.

Nobody gets in because of that stat and I'm pretty the TNT crew weren't looking at it either when they made their picks.


Wesley Matthews and Nic Batum are way better than Stephenson

Their not "way better", that's just hyperbole. This isn't comparing Durant to Rudy Gay.

Guy just happens to be a much better 2 way player than most SG's in the league, even his stats back this up. In the east, he still probably doesn't make it unless the coaches take record into account. There was a big hype pitch when the Pacers beat the Knicks on national TV by Reggie and the crew for him to be in the all-star game too.

[Legends66NBA7]

Either Stephenson or DeRozan are going to make that final SG spot. Unless one of the other East guards pulls out, it's down to those 2.

[houston]

It's the Eastern Conference...

Like Kenny Smith said, only thing he regrets for his career is playing the the West, where he didn't have a chance at being an all star and would have been a few times in the East.


kenny really believe his own hype. Same cat that was bench in the Finals for a rookie:roll:

[blood yes]

Like how there is no mention for Michael Carter Williams, who is arguably having the best rookie season since lebron james in 2003

[All Net]

For one he has an all-round game and has played well across the board and the Pacers have the best record and those kind of teams are rewarded. Pacers are getting at least two all-stars and if the other options are limited whats one more.

[All Net]

I believe Stephenson benefits the most from being on the Pacers. Put him anywhere else and he is on the bench.
Hardly I think on a bad team he could be a 18, 7 and 5 option.

[oarabbus]

It's the Eastern Conference...

Like Kenny Smith said, only thing he regrets for his career is playing the the West, where he didn't have a chance at being an all star and would have been a few times in the East.


Who? Guess he was right to regret it I'm being sarcastic you dumb fvck

[AintNoSunshine]

:oldlol: Just 7 months ago the dude was playing like a scared lil child against the Heat, this year he's playing on the best defensive team with the stacked roster and all of a sudden he's an all-star. Just wait until Bron puts him in his place again, when it counts:roll:

[Myth]

On any average year, Lance being considered an all-star would be a joke, but considering coaches take into consideration team performance and the East is filled with shit teams, it makes sense to me.

[All Net]

:oldlol: Just 7 months ago the dude was playing like a scared lil child against the Heat, this year he's playing on the best defensive team with the stacked roster and all of a sudden he's an all-star. Just wait until Bron puts him in his place again, when it counts:roll:
Yeah because young players can’t improve a good deal from off season to regular season :rolleyes:

No wonder Miami fans get a bad name.

[AintNoSunshine]

[QUOTE=All Net]Yeah because young players can

[All Net]

wait so you think he's an all star as well? He's improved a lot but far away from an all star level player. If it's solely to reward Pacers for being the best team than OK, but player for player, there're a ton of guys more qualified:facepalm

No my point was How he played against Miami in the playoffs means very little when it comes to the following season as young players tend to improve from off season to the year after. Stephenson has improved alot you only have to look at his stats each year he has been in the league. Paul George broke out last year for the same reason.

[MiseryCityTexas]

It's the Eastern Conference...

Like Kenny Smith said, only thing he regrets for his career is playing the the West, where he didn't have a chance at being an all star and would have been a few times in the East.

Kenny Smith was a career role player his whole career. All he did was knock down the wide open shot, and play solid man to man defense. That bitch ass ***** was never making it to no freaking allstar game. Kenny Smith be hyping his game up to be better than what it actually and truly was.

[Jailblazers7]

Honestly, Lance is entertaining to watch and would probably bring some needed intensity to the ASG. I'd much rather see him in it than someone probably more deserving like Afflalo or Derozan.

[alenleomessi]

i dont know whats the big deal.. dude is a triple double threat every night.. its not like there are some more deserving players out there... afflalo is putting decent numbers on of the worst teams in the league.. he also missed some games, and the magic werent any worse..

hibbert, wall, bosh, lance and milsap are locks to make it as reserves..

for the last two places im looking at derozan, noah or johnson..

[All Net]

Lance would at least be entertaining which is what you want in an all-star game.

[coolhandsteve]

Like how there is no mention for Michael Carter Williams, who is arguably having the best rookie season since lebron james in 2003

Well it's too bad he plays for one of the worst teams in the East instead of the best, & especially with how bad the East is record wise, that's just how it's gonna go. I actually have both him & Lance on the East All-Stars in my picks tho.
Lance is entertaining, and since records don't matter so much in the East you might as well stock up with players who can entertain in a game that's all about that. Same reason why I got DeRozan over Lowry as the Raptors representative.

[Dro]

Lance Stephenson is horrible...The most overrated player in the NBA...

[wpdougie2180]

Kenny Smith was a career role player his whole career. All he did was knock down the wide open shot, and play solid man to man defense. That bitch ass ***** was never making it to no freaking allstar game. Kenny Smith be hyping his game up to be better than what it actually and truly was.

90-91 Kenny put up 18/7/2 on 52% shooting on a 52 win team that probably would have got him in considering no replacement was named for Isiah who was injured

[jzek]

Weak era.

[Bigsmoke]

Dude ain't an All Star but dude is better to have on a good team than any other SG outside of Harden a d maybe Klay

[RoseCity07]

Watching NBA on TNT and they're going on and on about Stephenson and I don't get it at all. I'm comparing his stats with say Nic Batum. Both have similar stats even though Batum has the edge in PER. No one is saying Batum should be an all-star and for good reason. Nic Batum has multiple triple doubles but he is not an all-star. I'm happy the coaches didn't give in to the hype.

[Sharmer]

What in the f*ck did I just see on TNT?:oldlol:

This guy might be the most overrated player in the league. He has a PER barely over 15. Is the east just so weak that he gets the nod because they can't find someone else?

I'm mean f*cking really? Wesley Matthews and Nic Batum are way better than Stephenson and they aren't being considered in the west. This is sad.


:lol cause of dump fans.

[MellowYellow]

He is playing better than Paul George did last year and I didn't hear anyone complain about that.

Lance 14/7/5 on 50/35

George 17/7/4 on 42/36

[aj1987]

He is playing better than Paul George did last year and I didn't hear anyone complain about that.

Lance 14/7/5 on 50/35

George 17/7/4 on 42/36
On the defensive end? First Name First Name was ELITE defensively.

[MellowYellow]

On the defensive end? First Name First Name was ELITE defensively.

They are both awesome defenders, and they both have the ability to filter guys to the brick wall that is Hibbert.

[JBrizzy]

What in the f*ck did I just see on TNT?:oldlol:

This guy might be the most overrated player in the league. He has a PER barely over 15. Is the east just so weak that he gets the nod because they can't find someone else?

I'm mean f*cking really? Wesley Matthews and Nic Batum are way better than Stephenson and they aren't being considered in the west. This is sad.

As you said, they are in a different conference.

I think Batum would have at least been considered. Matthews, not quite there.

[UK2K]

Been seeing this around this forum but not sure why. Haven't really gotten a chance to watch him play consistently, but his stats went from

15 ppg / 7.5 ast / 3 rbs on 44% to 20ppg / 6apg / 3rpg on 49%

Defensive stats aren't impressive, nor has his defense impressed me in the games I saw, but maybe I'm wrong. He has definitely improved, don't get me wrong, but this is the 2nd time today I've seen someone say Dragic is hands down the MIP.

But Stephenson improved from

9ppg / 3apg / 4rpg on 46% to 14ppg / 5apg / 7rpg on 50% and thats not worthy of the conversation? He's only playing 6mpg more than last year

Or Gerald Green who couldn't even get picked up by anyone who is now averaging 14 a game. Or the Morris Twins.... or even Eric Bledsoe. Hell that whole Suns team has been impressive this year, not sure if Dragic has actually improved that drastically or the whole team has which makes it easier on him to play. He's always had talent

Terrence Jones went from 5.4ppg, 3.4rpg, 45% to 11.8ppg, 7.5rpg, 52%, doubling his scoring and rebounding, but thanks to the twin tower debacle, he's only started 36 or so games and averages 28 mins to Lances 36.

[Al Thorton]

I'm glad he didn't make it. He's having a great season and he's a lot better than i thought he was but i HATE this TNT driven notion that the all star game needs to have a bunch of representatives from the best team. Congrats Indy, you're stellar, the all star game should be a showcase of the most exciting players though, not giving credit to everyone on the great teams. They already give the MVP to a "best player on best team" which is historically not always the best player in the league. Let the all star game be a fun place to see guys with the best skill sets.

[no pun intended]

Sir Lancelot's response to not making it into All-Star's

http://i.imgur.com/tpUGTYF.png

Go get that ring brother!

[RoseCity07]

Bump.

Dat air ball lay up on his drive:roll: