ASG: Korver in for Wade

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Korver will be replacing Wade for the ASG. Well deserved.

:applause:

[Lexington Steel]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 13m13 minutes ago
Korver, I'm told, poised to join Jeff Teague, Al Horford and Paul Millsap on East All-Star squad a la 2006 when Pistons had four on the team

Holy shit lol. Anybody know who the oldest all-star to get their first ever nod? Dude is like 34 this year.

[Graviton]

Hawks 5 so blessed. :bowdown:



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[wang4three]

Holy shit lol. Anybody know who the oldest all-star to get their first ever nod? Dude is like 34 this year.

MJ got in when he was like 39 or 40.

[Droid101]

MJ got in when he was like 39 or 40.
First nod.

[Legends66NBA7]

MJ got in when he was like 39 or 40.

Not for his first All-Star selection.

[NugzFan]

MJ got in when he was like 39 or 40.

Pretty sure that wasn't his first.

[Dubs510]

the east is terrible :roll:

[Thunderfan86]

Dam, the Hawks stay winning. No wonder I see so many Hawks avatars around here so much lately.

[You Cant Ban Me]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11



kyle korver 13/4/2


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its ok for cousins to get in over draymond green but not for vucevic to get in over korver

[SugarHill]

Pretty sure that wasn't his first.
Just checked. You're right. :cheers:

[ShawkFactory]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11



kyle korver 13/4/2


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Until Korver lights it up it doesn't make sense.

When he goes 6/6 from deep you'll be singing a different tune.

[You Cant Ban Me]

Until Korver lights it up it doesn't make sense.

When he goes 6/6 from deep you'll be singing a different tune.
He will never do that tho...

[imnew09]

No rose? This is bs

[24-Inch_Chrome]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11



kyle korver 13/4/2


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its ok for cousins to get in over draymond green but not for vucevic to get in over korver

So a third option who hasn't really positively impacted Cleveland's season on the whole and two players putting up big numbers on terrible teams? I'll stick with Korver.

[JT123]

If Lebron can get his Cavs past this ultra stacked Hawks team he automatically jumps into the top 3 All time.

[You Cant Ban Me]

So a third option who hasn't really positively impacted Cleveland's season on the whole and two players putting up big numbers on terrible teams? I'll stick with Korver.
so draymond green should be in over boogie?

[ShawkFactory]

He will never do that tho...
Do you realize who you're talking about?

This man is like Jesus if everything about him were true mixed with Ryan Gosling.

[24-Inch_Chrome]

so draymond green should be in over boogie?

Don't pretend that Vucevic or MCW is close to Cousins, or that Green = Korver.

Sacramento has a better record than Orlando or Philadelphia despite missing Boogie for 10 games while playing in the West. If you're looking for context it's all there.

[KyleKong]

Poor DeMarre Carroll

:(

[Young X]

:applause:

[atljonesbro]

Korver can bring high entertainment value to the Allstar game. I imagine he'll pull up from way deep a couple times and nail them. Might even get into an in game shoot out.

[Eric Cartman]

Korver can bring high entertainment value to the Allstar game. I imagine he'll pull up from way deep a couple times and nail them. Might even get into an in game shoot out.

Klay and Korver going at it :bowdown:

[You Cant Ban Me]

Korver can bring high entertainment value to the Allstar game. I imagine he'll pull up from way deep a couple times and nail them. Might even get into an in game shoot out.
LeBron def going to be keeping a out eye for him wonder if he will bring his talents to cleveland after getting a taste of that bron ball.Kyle Korver playing in this all-star game may be the worst thing that could ever happen to the hawks http://s11.postimg.org/3nde5xmcv/z_Slxvk1.png

[G-train]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11

kyle korver 13/4/2



It's beyond amateur to judge players like that, especially with google.

[G-train]

He will never do that tho...

Sprewell once went 9/9, I'm sure its possible for Korver to go 6/6

[ProfessorMurder]

DeMarre Carroll is just going to be sitting alone in the dark, twiddling his thumbs for 9 days.

[GOBB]

Brandon Knight should have made it over Korver.

[beastee]

Worst all star ever? 13 PPG and mediocre defense. :facepalm

[You Cant Ban Me]

Nothing you can say to spin it where korver deserves to be in the all star game he averages 12/4/2 and Vuch averages 20/11 just stop....


Worst all star ever? 12.9 PPG and above average defense. :facepalm
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[Milbuck]

michael carter-williams 15/7/6

He's terrible doe

[ShawkFactory]

Nothing you can say to spin it where korver deserves to be in the all star game he averages 12/4/2 and Vuch averages 20/11 just stop....


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Except that he's a completely game-changing player on the best team in the conference.

His impact goes so far beyond the box score it isn't even funny.

[GOBB]

Nothing you can say to spin it where korver deserves to be in the all star game he averages 12/4/2 and Vuch averages 20/11 just stop....

Not spinning but i think they wanted to replace guard with guard. I think NBA has position limits. Big Vuc deserves to be in the game.

[G-train]

Brandon Knight should have made it over Korver.

If a slightly above average combo guard, playing PG out of necessity, is an allstar, then the NBA is in trouble.

Korver is having an excellent season. He is a well rounded player, that is one of the greatest shooters ever.

He has high level of impact, much more so than a guard dribbling it around 20 times.

[GOBB]

If a slightly above average combo guard, playing PG out of necessity, is an allstar, then the NBA is in trouble.

Korver is having an excellent season. He is a well rounded player, that is one of the greatest shooters ever.

He has high level of impact, much more so than a guard dribbling it around 20 times.

And if a role playing 4th option on a team makes the All Star game? The NBA is already in trouble.

[beastee]

Bucks deserve an all star. Knight is playing well. Vuc deserves it. Korver is a system guy. In the Bulls he was okay, but on a pass happy movement team he gets more uncontested shots than I've ever seen. He is a fun player, but those numbers just are not good enough. It's a fact.

[ralph_i_el]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11



kyle korver 13/4/2


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its ok for cousins to get in over draymond green but not for vucevic to get in over korver
:rolleyes: Do you understand how many easy looks that Korver's gravity have created for his teammates? When you can't leave a guy safely and you have to chase him around constantly and be ready for his quick-as-lightning release, you can't play functional help defense.

[GOBB]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11



kyle korver 13/4/2


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its ok for cousins to get in over draymond green but not for vucevic to get in over korver

No way MCW deserves to be an All Star. And I'm not even factoring team success either by my statement. He simply doesn't belong there.

[Legends66NBA7]

What other guards should have been in instead ?

[VIP2000]

And if a role playing 4th option on a team makes the All Star game? The NBA is already in trouble.

B.J. Armstrong and Tyrone Hill say Hi.

[GOBB]

B.J. Armstrong and Tyrone Hill say Hi.

No clue where you are trying to take this post but ok :confusedshrug:

[TheBigVeto]

Korver deserves it more than D'Whistle.

[You Cant Ban Me]

He's terrible doe
watch your ****ing mouth... boy

[hawksdogsbraves]

I sort of agree that Knight deserved to make it, but I'm very happy for Korver :cheers:

[Milbuck]

What other guards should have been in instead ?
Knight.

I clown him a lot for his annoying style of play at times but he truly has gotten a lot better as an individual player. We go from 15 wins last year..to being on pace for 46 games this year. ATL is good but 4 all stars for them and none for the Bucks is ridiculous imo. We deserve one.

And I love Korver but the dude is in the absolute perfect situation for his game to flourish and even then his production isn't all-star worthy. I'm happy he made it but I don't know if he should've gotten it over Knight..

[G-train]

And if a role playing 4th option on a team makes the All Star game? The NBA is already in trouble.

Korver is as valuable to their team as Millsap.

He is playing excellent this season.

I wouldn't call him a role player any more than Manu was in his 2 allstar seasons.

Everyone has a role, some people think bouncing the ball around 20 times at top of the key is more important than the SG's role.

I tend to disagree, when comparing Knight and Korver.

[Big Cheese]

korver is a non box-score all star. The offensive impact he has on the floor is greater than some 20 ppg scorers.

The gravitational pull korver causes when he is coming off of screens is near the top of the league. (One ESPN article statisically showed that hes number 2 only to stephen curry.)

He literally sucks whole defenses when hes moving off the ball, and it opens up so much for the hawks

[bdreason]

No problem with Korver, but I would have liked to see Knight make it as well.

[GOBB]

Korver is as valuable to their team as Millsap.

He is playing excellent this season.

I wouldn't call him a role player any more than Manu was in his 2 allstar seasons.

Everyone has a role, some people think bouncing the ball around 20 times at top of the key is more important than the SG's role.

I tend to disagree, when comparing Knight and Korver.

I hear you. At the end of the day I dont know why I even argue All Star selections. Korver probably will get 10mins if that. But you have to give B.Knight some credit for this season. He's performed well for the Bucks even if you wouldnt pick him for the AS team.

[Proctor]

As someone else mentioned he is more entertaining of a selection. It should be fun to watch. He deserves the recognition too because he has played off the charts. His defense has been surprisingly good to boot.

[UK2K]

I'm fine with it.

Korver is stroke as fck

[Magic731]

Just got to say I never imagined that Kyle Korver would become an all star. still remember back in his Utah days where he played little and could literally ONLY hit threes. He was always good though as a 12th pick on my fantasy draft on 2k back when he was rated 62 overall or something.

[NattyPButter]

Thats what happens when u pick all stars based off winning. If a guys is putting up 20pts 11+ rebounds for multiple years but his team sucks shouldn't get punished for it. What if Cavs had continued to suck and Lebron still put up his same numbers should he not be an All star? Now they give All star selections to role players.

[Fire Colangelo]

Wow, that's a terrible selection.

Nobody on the Mavs made it, that's ridiculous. Dirk or Monta should've made it over Korver.

[LiLharvard]

Wow, that's a terrible selection.

Nobody on the Mavs made it, that's ridiculous. Dirk or Monta should've made it over Korver.

Dirk has been non-factor this year.. I really don't know how the mavs have won so many games. I'm actually more surprised Tyson Chandler didn't make it..... and thats saying something haha

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Korver > Knight. Good to see people are recognizing true impact and not volume #s.

[The Red Viper]

Delighted for Korver. Kind of harsh on Brandon Knight but can't argue against Kyle. He has been sensational this season and the 50/50/90 record is something pretty unique. Probably, this would be the last time Korver would ever be able to make the All-Star team while Knight has plenty of time on his side.

[dubnation]

Wow, that's a terrible selection.

Nobody on the Mavs made it, that's ridiculous. Dirk or Monta should've made it over Korver.

And how would that have happened? If I'm not mistaken, the Mavs are still in the West :facepalm

[atljonesbro]

Korver > Knight. Good to see people are recognizing true impact and not volume #s.
This. Korver's impact far surpasses Knight's by a wide margin. For this season only I'm sure every team in the league would rather have Korver than Knight for good reason.

[Demon Lizard]

Congrats to Korver. Well deserved.

[Milbuck]

Korver is as valuable to their team as Millsap.

He is playing excellent this season.

I wouldn't call him a role player any more than Manu was in his 2 allstar seasons.

Everyone has a role, some people think bouncing the ball around 20 times at top of the key is more important than the SG's role.

I tend to disagree, when comparing Knight and Korver.
Prime Manu is a HOFer, and a bonafide franchise player on any other team with more minutes and more freedom. Korver is a high caliber role player, in the best possible situation for him. He has a skill that he is absolutely surreal in, and that skill is being harnessed to its full extent. You put Korver on a random team like the Hornets and he is completely irrelevant this year. I love the dude but we need to stop acting like he's not benefiting tremendously from his circumstances. Whereas Knight is on a team that doesn't need his skill-set whatsoever. He's a shot creating hybrid guard on a team that needs a pure, pass-first point. You put him on a team that needs his shot-creating ability, with a coach like a Rick Carlisle who can put him in the best position to succeed...Knight is an all-star. As an individual talent he deserves to be an all-star this year, and his team is winning.

[Fire Colangelo]

Dirk has been non-factor this year.. I really don't know how the mavs have won so many games. I'm actually more surprised Tyson Chandler didn't make it..... and thats saying something haha

I don't really know either, but I'd rather have Dirk in as a career achieve award ala Duncan (I know Duncan has more impact defensively).

Someone on the Mavs should've made it though.

I'd rather have Ellis, Dirk, Zbo or even Bogut make it over Korver.

[Jasper]

Korver over B.Knight of the Bucks :facepalm

This is why I haven't watched an All-Star game in over 10 years....

It's never right.

[Milbuck]

Korver over B.Knight of the Bucks :facepalm

This is why I haven't watched an All-Star game in over 10 years....

It's never right.
Jimmy Butler might not play. If he's out it has to go to Knight.

Though if any Buck gets it, it should be Giannis for actual impact..but as long as one Buck gets in :confusedshrug:

[no pun intended]

Holy shit lol. Anybody know who the oldest all-star to get their first ever nod? Dude is like 34 this year.
"Korver, who turns 34 next month, is the fourth-oldest player to make his first All-Star appearance, behind Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (34 years, 3 months in 1957), Sam Cassell (34 years, 2 months in 2004), and Anthony Mason (34 years, 2 months in 2001)."

[Hotlantadude81]

kevin love 17/10
michael carter-williams 15/7/6
Nikola Vucevic 20/11



kyle korver 13/4/2


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its ok for cousins to get in over draymond green but not for vucevic to get in over korver

Kevin Love has made little (positive) impact on his team.

[Hotlantadude81]

If Lebron can get his Cavs past this ultra stacked Hawks team he automatically jumps into the top 3 All time.

Calling the Hawks "stacked" is silly. None of these 4 guys would be all stars in the west.

[Hotlantadude81]

Jimmy Butler might not play. If he's out it has to go to Knight.

Though if any Buck gets it, it should be Giannis for actual impact..but as long as one Buck gets in :confusedshrug:

Butler is out also?

Damn... Today's players are FRAIL.

[dunksby]

The worst AS line up ever?

[tomtucker]

LeBron def going to be keeping a out eye for him wonder if he will bring his talents to cleveland after getting a taste of that bron ball.Kyle Korver playing in this all-star game may be the worst thing that could ever happen to the hawks http://s11.postimg.org/3nde5xmcv/z_Slxvk1.png

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Just remember Lebron is the king, and the coach
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you give the ball to me !

[JohnFreeman]

Korver is a great choice. One of the most impactful players in the NBA

[Prime_Shaq]

I don't really know either, but I'd rather have Dirk in as a career achieve award ala Duncan (I know Duncan has more impact defensively).

Someone on the Mavs should've made it though.

I'd rather have Ellis, Dirk, Zbo or even Bogut make it over Korver.
Conferences though

[tomtucker]

but the all star game is a show for the fans....what "fun" stuff can 3 point experts like him and the others bring ?.......but then again, we also have cousins in there........not really known for being a jolly fellow !

[El Kabong]

No clue where you are trying to take this post but ok :confusedshrug:
He's saying role players on very good teams have made the All-Star team in previous years. Korver making it as an injury replacement is hardly an indictment on the quality of the NBA currently.

[AirFederer]

:rolleyes: Do you understand how many easy looks that Korver's gravity have created for his teammates? When you can't leave a guy safely and you have to chase him around constantly and be ready for his quick-as-lightning release, you can't play functional help defense.

:applause:
Don`t expect them to understand...

[pastis]

Dirk has been non-factor this year.. I really don't know how the mavs have won so many games. I'm actually more surprised Tyson Chandler didn't make it..... and thats saying something haha

non factor? you realldy didnt watch many mavs games. someone who watched every game couldnt say this in a million years. dirk is still the best player on that team. and this is fvcking sad with a couple of guys in your team who are in their primes. dirks impact on the floor, his floor spacing and his clutchness in crunch time is still incredible. so please.... only tc is as important as dirk to this team

and regarding chandler: chandler is just too shy on offense to make it to the all star game.

back to topic: happy for korver. at least d-whiny-whistle didnt make it, this overrated b

[senelcoolidge]

:applause: Glad Korver got in.

[kwajo]

The spot probably would have gone to DeRozan if he hadn't missed 20 games this season. Ah well, good on Korver, his incredible shooting and amazing off-ball movement is worthy of some praise.

[Jlamb47]

You know the EAST is weak when you got a spot up shooter in the all star game.

[TrueBlue89]

Still can't believe he was an All Star :roll:

[RedBlackAttack]

I can't say I'm shocked that Korver's game has fallen off a bit this year. The guy is, what? 35 years old?

When you're relying on being able to get that shot off milliseconds before the defender makes a play on you, age starts to matter... even for the best shooters.

Still, it is a pretty far tumble to go from 50+% from three, which is where he was a year ago at this stage in the season, to 36%. He's also taking one less three per game, so it isn't just the percentage, but the volume. Everything is down for Kyle.