First Returns of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game Balloting.
December 14th 2007 07:03
The NBA All-Star Game first ballots have been returned, and there is little surprise in who are
the leading vote getters in both conferences. Starting with the east, Kevin Garnett and LeBron James lead the pack, while out in the wiggity-wiggity, wild, wild west, it is Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony getting the most love from voters.
Kevin Garnett, who has had new life breathed into him with his move to Boston, leads all players with 735,664 votes, with Bron-Bron following the Big Ticket, gathering 597,768 votes. Kobe leads the Western Conference, garnering 569,302 votes.
Perhaps the biggest surprise with the first returns is that Dwayne Wade is the leading guard in the Eastern Conference. After an injury plagued and lacklustre season so far, and his Miami team not fairing much better with an awful record, Flash still brings in the fans if the votes are anything to go by. If history is any indication, form doesn’t necessarily translate to All-Star game appearances, or demotions, for that matter.
Orlando’s, Dwight Howard is the leading centre for the east, while his compatriot out west is the ever present, Yao Ming. Tracy McGrady is the guard that so far looks like he’ll be joining the Bean, while Jason Kidd will be teaming up with Flash in the backcourt for the east.
For those unfamiliar with how All-Star selections work, fans vote for the starting five in each conference, with the coaches selecting the substitutes. Players are designated a specific position and can only be voted in whatever role the ballot has placed them in. So, players that normally play both the guard and forward positions will be selected for one of those roles and there is no compromise.
Every year there are worthy players that are left out, and if you have a favourite player that you feel that should be going to New Orleans, vote him in at NBA.com! It’s still not too late.
Here are the full numbers for the first return balloting:
2008 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING EASTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards: Kevin Garnett (Bos) 735,664; LeBron James (Clev) 597,768; Chris Bosh (185,294); Paul Pierce (Bos) 164,346; Yi Jianlian (Mil) 98,507; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 73,781; Rashard Lewis (Orl) 70,737; Tayshaun Prince (Det) 63,787; Caron Butler (Wash) 55,796; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 52,734.
Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 470,921; Jason Kidd (NJ) 343,468; Vince Carter (NJ) 277,705; Ray Allen (Bos) 270,114; Gilbert Arenas (Wash) 256,994; Chauncey Billups (Det) 125,202; Michael Redd (Mil) 101,942; Andre Iguodala (Phi) 70,476; Richard Hamilton (Det) 66,617; T.J. Ford (Tor) 58,894.
Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 596,187; Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) 282,727; Rasheed Wallace (Det) 69,331; Ben Wallace (Chi) 68,871; Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) 53,107; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 39,764; Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Clev) 27,814; Emeka Okafor (Cha) 27,040; Eddy Curry (NY) 19,494; Zaza Pachulia (Atl) 19,210. .
2008 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING WESTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards: Carmelo Anthony (Den) 482,127; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 443,117; Tim Duncan (SA) 423,608; Carlos Boozer (Utah) 175,248; Shawn Marion (Pho) 154,641; Josh Howard (Dal) 146,909; Kevin Durant (Sea) 113,314; Luis Scola (Hou) 101,981; Shane Battier (Hou) 95,757; Grant Hill (Pho) 83,544.
Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 569,302; Tracy McGrady (Hou) 388,959; Steve Nash (Pho) 317,091; Allen Iverson (Den) 292,565; Manu Ginobili (SA) 141,891; Jason Terry (Dal) 121,397; Tony Parker (SA) 117,881; Chris Paul (NO) 110,688; Jerry Stackhouse (Dal) 103,307; Baron Davis (GS) 100,422.
Centers: Yao Ming (Hou) 439,125; Amaré Stoudemire (Pho) 286,401; Erick Dampier (Dal) 101,878; Marcus Camby (Den) 94,473; Pau Gasol (Mem) 73,461; Mehmet Okur (Utah) 51,017; Chris Kaman (LAC) 40,256; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 35,601; Tyson Chandler (NO) 32,595; Andris Biedrins (GS) 29,026.
(Source: NBA.com)
Today’s video is a hilarious one from yesterday’s Phoenix game with Steve Nash doing an interview with his chipped tooth.
Kevin Garnett is the leading vote getter so far. (Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty Images)
Kevin Garnett, who has had new life breathed into him with his move to Boston, leads all players with 735,664 votes, with Bron-Bron following the Big Ticket, gathering 597,768 votes. Kobe leads the Western Conference, garnering 569,302 votes.
Perhaps the biggest surprise with the first returns is that Dwayne Wade is the leading guard in the Eastern Conference. After an injury plagued and lacklustre season so far, and his Miami team not fairing much better with an awful record, Flash still brings in the fans if the votes are anything to go by. If history is any indication, form doesn’t necessarily translate to All-Star game appearances, or demotions, for that matter.
Orlando’s, Dwight Howard is the leading centre for the east, while his compatriot out west is the ever present, Yao Ming. Tracy McGrady is the guard that so far looks like he’ll be joining the Bean, while Jason Kidd will be teaming up with Flash in the backcourt for the east.
For those unfamiliar with how All-Star selections work, fans vote for the starting five in each conference, with the coaches selecting the substitutes. Players are designated a specific position and can only be voted in whatever role the ballot has placed them in. So, players that normally play both the guard and forward positions will be selected for one of those roles and there is no compromise.
Every year there are worthy players that are left out, and if you have a favourite player that you feel that should be going to New Orleans, vote him in at NBA.com! It’s still not too late.
Here are the full numbers for the first return balloting:
2008 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING EASTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards: Kevin Garnett (Bos) 735,664; LeBron James (Clev) 597,768; Chris Bosh (185,294); Paul Pierce (Bos) 164,346; Yi Jianlian (Mil) 98,507; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 73,781; Rashard Lewis (Orl) 70,737; Tayshaun Prince (Det) 63,787; Caron Butler (Wash) 55,796; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 52,734.
Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 470,921; Jason Kidd (NJ) 343,468; Vince Carter (NJ) 277,705; Ray Allen (Bos) 270,114; Gilbert Arenas (Wash) 256,994; Chauncey Billups (Det) 125,202; Michael Redd (Mil) 101,942; Andre Iguodala (Phi) 70,476; Richard Hamilton (Det) 66,617; T.J. Ford (Tor) 58,894.
Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 596,187; Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) 282,727; Rasheed Wallace (Det) 69,331; Ben Wallace (Chi) 68,871; Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) 53,107; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 39,764; Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Clev) 27,814; Emeka Okafor (Cha) 27,040; Eddy Curry (NY) 19,494; Zaza Pachulia (Atl) 19,210. .
2008 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING WESTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards: Carmelo Anthony (Den) 482,127; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 443,117; Tim Duncan (SA) 423,608; Carlos Boozer (Utah) 175,248; Shawn Marion (Pho) 154,641; Josh Howard (Dal) 146,909; Kevin Durant (Sea) 113,314; Luis Scola (Hou) 101,981; Shane Battier (Hou) 95,757; Grant Hill (Pho) 83,544.
Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 569,302; Tracy McGrady (Hou) 388,959; Steve Nash (Pho) 317,091; Allen Iverson (Den) 292,565; Manu Ginobili (SA) 141,891; Jason Terry (Dal) 121,397; Tony Parker (SA) 117,881; Chris Paul (NO) 110,688; Jerry Stackhouse (Dal) 103,307; Baron Davis (GS) 100,422.
Centers: Yao Ming (Hou) 439,125; Amaré Stoudemire (Pho) 286,401; Erick Dampier (Dal) 101,878; Marcus Camby (Den) 94,473; Pau Gasol (Mem) 73,461; Mehmet Okur (Utah) 51,017; Chris Kaman (LAC) 40,256; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 35,601; Tyson Chandler (NO) 32,595; Andris Biedrins (GS) 29,026.
(Source: NBA.com)
Today’s video is a hilarious one from yesterday’s Phoenix game with Steve Nash doing an interview with his chipped tooth.
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