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2012 NBA All Star Game rosters announced

Published: 9th Feb 12 6:49 pm
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2012 NBA All Star Game rosters announced
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Earlier this evening, the full 2012 NBA All Star Game lineups were announced.

Already, controversy is starting to bubble up on social media sites and the Internet about who was snubbed, who made it that shouldn’t have, and if the reserves that were selected are the best possible choices given the shortened first half of the 2011-2012 NBA season.

First off, here are the full lineups for both the Western and Eastern Conferences, including starters:

Western Conference Starters

PG- Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

SG- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

F- Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

F- Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

C- Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles Lakers

Western Conference Reserves

F- LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trailblazers

C- Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

F-C- Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves

PG- Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns

F- Dirk Nowitzki- Dallas Mavericks

G- Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

G- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Eastern Conference Starters

PG- Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

SG- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

F- Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks

F- LeBron James, Miami Heat

C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Eastern Conference Reserves

F- Chris Bosh, Miami Heat

F- Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls

C- Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers

F-G- Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers

G- Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks

F- Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics

G- Deron Williams, New Jersey Nets

In looking at the rosters, there are a few snap observations to consider:

  • LaMarcus Aldridge was definitely deserving of a spot on this year’s Western Conference squad. Averaging a career high 23.3 points per game and 8.5 boards per game, Aldridge has been a dominant force for the Blazers in the season’s early-going.
  • Dirk Nowitzki is a surprise selection to the Western Conference reserves. Dirk’s body of work suggests that he should always be an All-Star, but his slow start to the 2011-2012 season suggests otherwise.
  • Roy Hibbert and Luol Deng are both first-time All-Stars who are deserving. Averaging a solid 16.0 points per game and 7.3 boards per game, Deng has been a catalyst on both ends of the court for a young Bulls team. Hibbert has been an imposing defensive presence for the Pacers, averaging 13.9 points, 9.9 boards and a whopping 1.8 blocks per game in his third year in Indianapolis.
Some of the more notable snubs according to initial fan reaction include Memphis’ Rudy Gay, Utah’s Paul Millsap, Phoenix’s Marcin Gortat, San Antonio’s Tim Duncan, and Boston’s Kevin Garnett.

The 61st NBA All-Star game is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.

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