More All-Star Talk.
I promised I would continue the "possible non All-Star watch," so here it is:
Andre Miller- This guy is another Western Conference point guard that has gotten denied a few All-Star appearances; although he should have been an All-Star in 2002, when he led the NBA in assists for a very marginal Cleveland team. Miller isn't flashy, which is one thing that I think will hurt him, as he doesn't make too many highlight reels. It's too bad Cleveland couldn't keep that lineage of competent point guards going, they might have really had something there.
Cuttino Mobley- He can score, and someday he should be an All-Star because of that. Plus, he brings some "And-1" quality flavor to the NBA. But I think it will be difficult for him not to get overshadowed by guards in his conference, and we might not see Cuttino in an All-Star game ever.
Lamar Odom- A definite All-Star in my book, Odom received a royal shaft by not being named an All-Star in 2004, when he took on massive responsibility with the Heat, grew up some, had his best season ever, led them to the second round, and got absolutely no love. This year he averaged a double-double playing for LA, and was considered to be a disappointment. Still, you would have to think that if he stays consistent he will be an All-Star someday.
Jalen Rose- This is the most egregious omission of all. Jalen Rose (along with Reggie Miller, I suppose) basically took the 2000 Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals, and has averaged over 20 a game 4 times in his career. Now 32, Rose probably only has a few more good years in him, and will likely never be an All-Star. This is yet another example of scorers being treated with little respect in today's media (a la Dominique Wilkins, Bernard King, and Glenn Robinson).
Rod Strickland- Charles Barkley couldn't believe this guy was never an All-Star and I can't either. In 1998 he finally got some respect as he was second-team all-NBA. Rod is the seventh-leading assist man of all time, and is considered to be one of the best at driving the lane.
There are a few others who will be on this list in a couple years (Larry Hughes, Keith Van Horn, etc.), but this is all the time I have to whine right now, and these guys are still young and sort of lack the qualifications I want.
Mike
Andre Miller- This guy is another Western Conference point guard that has gotten denied a few All-Star appearances; although he should have been an All-Star in 2002, when he led the NBA in assists for a very marginal Cleveland team. Miller isn't flashy, which is one thing that I think will hurt him, as he doesn't make too many highlight reels. It's too bad Cleveland couldn't keep that lineage of competent point guards going, they might have really had something there.
Cuttino Mobley- He can score, and someday he should be an All-Star because of that. Plus, he brings some "And-1" quality flavor to the NBA. But I think it will be difficult for him not to get overshadowed by guards in his conference, and we might not see Cuttino in an All-Star game ever.
Lamar Odom- A definite All-Star in my book, Odom received a royal shaft by not being named an All-Star in 2004, when he took on massive responsibility with the Heat, grew up some, had his best season ever, led them to the second round, and got absolutely no love. This year he averaged a double-double playing for LA, and was considered to be a disappointment. Still, you would have to think that if he stays consistent he will be an All-Star someday.
Jalen Rose- This is the most egregious omission of all. Jalen Rose (along with Reggie Miller, I suppose) basically took the 2000 Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals, and has averaged over 20 a game 4 times in his career. Now 32, Rose probably only has a few more good years in him, and will likely never be an All-Star. This is yet another example of scorers being treated with little respect in today's media (a la Dominique Wilkins, Bernard King, and Glenn Robinson).
Rod Strickland- Charles Barkley couldn't believe this guy was never an All-Star and I can't either. In 1998 he finally got some respect as he was second-team all-NBA. Rod is the seventh-leading assist man of all time, and is considered to be one of the best at driving the lane.
There are a few others who will be on this list in a couple years (Larry Hughes, Keith Van Horn, etc.), but this is all the time I have to whine right now, and these guys are still young and sort of lack the qualifications I want.
Mike
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