First All-Star Ballot Returns

[B]East starters :[/B] Rondo, Wade, Carmelo, LeBron and Garnett.
[B] West starters :[/B] Kobe, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard

[U][B]EASTERN CONFERENCE [/B][/U]

[B]East Frontcourt:[/B] LeBron James (Mia) 641,348; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 573,112; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 218,246; Chris Bosh (Mia) 210,724; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 151,744; Paul Pierce (Bos) 114,735; Joakim Noah (Chi) 73,366; Josh Smith (Atl) 69,344; Andrew Bynum (Phi) 68,596; Amar'e Stoudemire (NYK) 64,266; Shane Battier (Mia) 59,419; Anderson Varejao (Cle) 57,336; Luol Deng (Chi) 48,450; Brook Lopez (BKN) 47,940; Jeff Green (Bos) 36,080.

[B]East Backcourt:[/B] Dwyane Wade (Mia) 430,925; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 382,613; Deron Williams (BKN) 211,426; Kyrie Irving (Cle) 155,989; Ray Allen (Mia) 130,016; Monta Ellis (Mil) 47,650; Raymond Felton (NYK) 37,974; Jason Terry (Bos) 36,147; Brandon Jennings (Mil) 35,610; Jrue Holiday (Phi) 35,193.

[B][U]WESTERN CONFERENCE [/U][/B]

[B]West Frontcourt:[/B] Kevin Durant (OKC) 605,965; Dwight Howard (LAL) 434,168; Blake Griffin (LAC) 307,855; Tim Duncan (SA) 189,577; Pau Gasol (LAL) 139,868; Kevin Love (Min) 112,922; Omer Asik (Hou) 88,178; Rudy Gay (Mem) 85,279; Serge Ibaka (OKC) 68,285; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 66,290; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 63,056; Marc Gasol (Mem) 61,716; Zach Randolph (Mem) 59,916; Metta World Peace (LAL) 59,167; Anthony Davis (NO) 53,779.

[B]West Backcourt:[/B] Kobe Bryant (LAL) 639,419; Chris Paul (LAC) 353,603; Jeremy Lin (Hou) 298,319; James Harden (Hou) 196,108; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 143,437; Steve Nash (LAL) 118,073; Tony Parker (SA) 69,983; Ricky Rubio (Min) 54,744; Manu Ginobili (SA) 47,800; O.J. Mayo (Dal) 36,495.

[url]http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/13/2013-all-star-ballot-update-1[/url]
[url]https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar[/url]

If KG makes it as a starter the Celts are likely to get 3 All-Stars. If the record doesn't get a lot better that will inspire quite a bit of bitching.

[QUOTE=Artillery][B]East starters :[/B] Rondo, Wade, Carmelo, LeBron and Garnett.
[B] West starters :[/B] Kobe, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard

[B] 1st Returns, East Backcourt:[/B] D.Wade (430,925), Rajon Rondo (382,613), Deron Williams (211,426), Kyrie Irving (155,989), Ray Allen (130,016)

[B] 1st Returns, East Frontcourt:[/B] LeBron (641,348), Carmelo (573,112), Kevin Garnett (218,246), Chris Bosh (210,724), Tyson Chandler (151,744)

[B] 1st Returns, West Backcourt:[/B] Kobe (639,419), Chris Paul (353,603), Jeremy Lin (298,319), James Harden (196,108) Russell Westbrook (143,437)

[B] 1st Returns, West Frontcourt:[/B] Kevin Durant (605,965), Dwight Howard (434,168), Blake Griffin (307,855), Tim Duncan (189,577), Pau (139,868)

[url]https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar[/url][/QUOTE]

Wow **** Jeremy Lin.. :facepalm Twice as many votes as ****ing Westbrook?! And Parker isn't even there?! :banghead: And Curry?! And where the **** is Marc Gasol? LOL Pau! **** this.. all-star games shouldn't meet anything on a resume.

This shouldn't be fan voted.

[QUOTE=Artillery][B]East starters :[/B] Rondo, Wade, Carmelo, LeBron and Garnett.
[B] West starters :[/B] Kobe, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard

[B] 1st Returns, East Backcourt:[/B] D.Wade (430,925), Rajon Rondo (382,613), Deron Williams (211,426), Kyrie Irving (155,989), Ray Allen (130,016)

[B] 1st Returns, East Frontcourt:[/B] LeBron (641,348), Carmelo (573,112), Kevin Garnett (218,246), Chris Bosh (210,724), Tyson Chandler (151,744)

[B] 1st Returns, West Backcourt:[/B] Kobe (639,419), Chris Paul (353,603), [B]Jeremy Lin (298,319)[/B], James Harden (196,108) Russell Westbrook (143,437)

[B] 1st Returns, West Frontcourt:[/B] Kevin Durant (605,965), Dwight Howard (434,168), Blake Griffin (307,855), Tim Duncan (189,577), Pau (139,868)

[url]https://twitter.com/NBAAllStar[/url][/QUOTE]
:coleman:

I'm actually surprised Lin doesn't have more votes. :confusedshrug:

Wade,Howard :lol:

[QUOTE=maybeshewill13]Wow **** Jeremy Lin..[/QUOTE]
If he's not top 2 it doesn't matter. Westbrook will be a reserve.

Dwight a starter? WTF HE DOESNT DESERVE TO EVEN MAKE THE TEAM

4 players in LA starting in the west.

wow if lin catches paul im gonna break the internet

Everyone vote for Chris Paul.
Yao got tons of votes but he was a great player when healthy. Jeremy Lin isn't and it would be a shame if he got the All-Star appearance.

This is a joke. Basically all people did is look at the poll and ask themselves, "O who iz on da Heatz or da LakerzzZzz?" I mean honestly Shane Battier? Metta World Peace? Ray Allen? Pau Gasol? Get the hell out of here this is why I hate big market teams they're spoiled.

[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]If he's not top 2 it doesn't matter. Westbrook will be a reserve.[/QUOTE]


How does it work? Westbrook is fifth, how does he get to be a reserve over Lin?

It would be funny to see Lin make the all star team. but yeah a lot of great players so far are getting snubbed like Parker, Mayo, Varejao, Lopez, Josh Smith over guys who aren't that good or are still on the injured reserve.

[QUOTE=Connor B]How does it work? Westbrook is fifth, how does he get to be a reserve over Lin?[/QUOTE]
because coaches will vote for him

[QUOTE=Nick Young]Dwight a starter? WTF HE DOESNT DESERVE TO EVEN MAKE THE TEAM

[B]4 players in LA starting in the west.[/B][/QUOTE]
Why are you so surprised? It happened last year.

[QUOTE=Connor B]How does it work? Westbrook is fifth, how does he get to be a reserve over Lin?[/QUOTE]
Fans vote starters, coaches pick reserves.

Time for me to vote for Lin and Asik.

They are the most non-deserving players that actually have a chance. Fans should be more united to screw the voting system up.

As much as I hate to say this, the NBA is becoming a joke. The sad thing is these same fans that voted will influence Stern to make new rules.

9-13 team with 2 All-Star starters. :oldlol:

[QUOTE=Nick Young]Dwight a starter? WTF HE DOESNT DESERVE TO EVEN MAKE THE TEAM

4 players in LA starting in the west.[/QUOTE]
Stern will make it happen. what will LA's excuse be when they solve their PG problem when all 4 lakers + CP are on the court.

varajoe gettin snubbed in the votes... not surprised though.


but bynum and amare :facepalm

fans suck haha

C'mon....we have to get Jeremy Lin voted in.....just to see if what David Stern will do.

I gotta be honest, I think its rigged anyway.

Miami about to have 4 All-Stars this year. :rockon:

Good to see Lin is behind right now. But it goes to show...if Lin is playing well, he's gonna make it. Obviously, if he's playing like Linsanity then there's no problem, even if another guy should be ahead...but if Houston stops trying to hide him he's starting.


[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]If KG makes it as a starter the Celts are likely to get 3 All-Stars. If the record doesn't get a lot better that will inspire quite a bit of bitching.[/QUOTE]


If KG makes it there's a real chance that Paul Pierce loses his spot.

comeon china, i expected better results :mad:

This just goes to show how useless all-star appearances are in judging players worth.. What an embarrassment.

[QUOTE=Whoah10115]If KG makes it there's a real chance that Paul Pierce loses his spot.[/QUOTE]
Pierce isn't a lock but he's a hair under 20 ppg and the coaches have voted for him 10 of the last 11 seasons. A 3 All-Star team should be better but the record will still be over .500 at the current pace. The coaches will support him again barring a major change in his performance.

I really really really hope Lin wins that starting spot.

Would be hilarious when they show his stats on the screen.

What an undeserving Western squad.

[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]Pierce isn't a lock but he's a hair under 20 ppg and the coaches have voted for him 10 of the last 11 seasons. A 3 All-Star team should be better but the record will still be over .500 at the current pace. The coaches will support him again barring a major change in his performance.[/QUOTE]



Pierce's scoring will go higher because I believe his shooting % will get better. I also don't believe that Rivers will be forever incapable of realizing some of his team's problems...not to mention that the Celtics should make a move at C, improving the team completely. But 3 all-stars is a lot.

Who the *%$# is voting for Howard??! Just stop it please!!! Duncan deserves to be a starter this year. And Lee isn't even one of the top 15 vote getters for the front court of the west? I don't get it!

Wow, what a joke.
Thankgod fans dont vote for reserves too. Lack of David Lee was obvious, Lin getting the shitty votes and ZBo barely getting any were also equally obvious.
Hope Harden makes it so we dont have 4 starters from LA at least.

EDIT: Just noticed Shane Battier and ****ing World Peace, casual bandwagon fans at their finest....

Shane Battier LMAO

Need to ban foreigners. Lin with that many... wow.

Also, Omer Asik can thank Jeremy Lin. Harden benefiting too probably.

[QUOTE=Clutch]Everyone vote for Chris Paul.
Yao got tons of votes but he was a great player when healthy. Jeremy Lin isn't and it would be a shame if he got the All-Star appearance.[/QUOTE]
Just voted for Lin, will do so again tomorrow.

I'm auto-voting for Lin on my dedicated server every 30 minutes using uBot. I have 100 proxies loaded + thousands more on my VPN! :bowdown:

Jeremy Lin is the face of the NBA. Based God Lin. :bowdown:

[QUOTE=EnoughSaid]Miami about to have 4 All-Stars this year. :rockon:[/QUOTE]
Paul George should make it over Ray Allen

Westbrook should be the starter.