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Sports InsiderBaron Davis Snubbed from the All-Star Game!
February 1st 2008 11:22
Let’s begin with a mourning period to the end of a stellar run of All-Star Game appearances for Shaquille O’Neal. A minutes silence please.
Done.
After 14 straight All-Star selections for the Daddy, the most entertaining personality in the
NBA will only be in New Orleans as a peripheral piece, rather than a central player. Make no mistake, the term “peripheral” is relative when we’re talking about a man with such immense size and personality – he’ll just be missed in the actual, factual game.
There is a case to be made that Shaq should have been voted in today as a reserve by the coaches due to the sheer body of work of the man. Alas, the coaches and fans have moved on, leaving an aging warrior behind.
So, no more crazy 3-point attempts or dancing with Dwight Howard. Shaq Fu will just probably play host to one of the hottest All-Star Weekend parties instead.
As the old makes way for the new, there are many exciting young talents participating in their first All-Star Game with Chris Paul and his teammate, David West, leading the way with a pair of hometown choices for the fans to cheer on. Joining the pair of young Hornets on the Western Conference bench is fellow first time participant, Brandon Roy.
The Phoenix Suns also have a duo of bench players in the game: Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire – come on down! Nash’s best mate, Dirk Nowitzki will also be involved in the fun and games. Last but not least, Carlos Boozer from the Utah Jazz rounds off a stellar cast from the Westside.
Moving to the eastern side of the American seaboard, we see two of Boston’s ‘Big 3’ in New Orleans, with Ray Allen the only Celtic star missing. Sticking with the theme that a duo from the same squad are rocking it out for the east are teammates, Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups from the Pistons, along with Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison from the Wizards who’ll be the representatives from their squads.
Joe Johnson from the Hawks, and Chris Bosh of the Raptors are the ones without fellow teammates to lean on.
Now, let’s get to the juiciest part of this post: All-Star snubs!
The player that should have the biggest beef about being left out is Baron Davis. Yes, he is the most favourite player in the NBA for this writer, but his exclusion from the mid-season classic is inexcusable. Even an objective observer will come to the same conclusion.
B. Dizzle is 13th in scoring, seventh in assists and second in steals, whilst leading a top contender. He is arguably the best point guard on earth when he is on, but he won’t be there in New Orleans. And there is the crux of the situation. The game is in the Big Easy.
Davis’ participation in the All-Star Game this year was always going to be slim with the Nawlins locale because of his shady history with the franchise there. The Baron left the franchise in less than a graceful manner, and he is paying for it this season. Karma is a bitch.
Baron is just one of many players that are worthy, but won’t be showing. Players such as Marcus Camby, Josh Howard, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Chris Kaman and Shawn Marion are just a few of the players that should be hurt by being slighted.
Still, it is the Baron who has the biggest beef.
Today’s video is a refresher of why B. Diddy should be in New Orleans.
Done.
After 14 straight All-Star selections for the Daddy, the most entertaining personality in the
B. Dizzle is feeling the pain of being left out of the All-Star Game. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
There is a case to be made that Shaq should have been voted in today as a reserve by the coaches due to the sheer body of work of the man. Alas, the coaches and fans have moved on, leaving an aging warrior behind.
So, no more crazy 3-point attempts or dancing with Dwight Howard. Shaq Fu will just probably play host to one of the hottest All-Star Weekend parties instead.
As the old makes way for the new, there are many exciting young talents participating in their first All-Star Game with Chris Paul and his teammate, David West, leading the way with a pair of hometown choices for the fans to cheer on. Joining the pair of young Hornets on the Western Conference bench is fellow first time participant, Brandon Roy.
The Phoenix Suns also have a duo of bench players in the game: Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire – come on down! Nash’s best mate, Dirk Nowitzki will also be involved in the fun and games. Last but not least, Carlos Boozer from the Utah Jazz rounds off a stellar cast from the Westside.
Moving to the eastern side of the American seaboard, we see two of Boston’s ‘Big 3’ in New Orleans, with Ray Allen the only Celtic star missing. Sticking with the theme that a duo from the same squad are rocking it out for the east are teammates, Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups from the Pistons, along with Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison from the Wizards who’ll be the representatives from their squads.
Joe Johnson from the Hawks, and Chris Bosh of the Raptors are the ones without fellow teammates to lean on.
Now, let’s get to the juiciest part of this post: All-Star snubs!
The player that should have the biggest beef about being left out is Baron Davis. Yes, he is the most favourite player in the NBA for this writer, but his exclusion from the mid-season classic is inexcusable. Even an objective observer will come to the same conclusion.
B. Dizzle is 13th in scoring, seventh in assists and second in steals, whilst leading a top contender. He is arguably the best point guard on earth when he is on, but he won’t be there in New Orleans. And there is the crux of the situation. The game is in the Big Easy.
Davis’ participation in the All-Star Game this year was always going to be slim with the Nawlins locale because of his shady history with the franchise there. The Baron left the franchise in less than a graceful manner, and he is paying for it this season. Karma is a bitch.
Baron is just one of many players that are worthy, but won’t be showing. Players such as Marcus Camby, Josh Howard, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Chris Kaman and Shawn Marion are just a few of the players that should be hurt by being slighted.
Still, it is the Baron who has the biggest beef.
Today’s video is a refresher of why B. Diddy should be in New Orleans.
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