NBA All-Stars '08

We are rapidly approaching the NBA All-Star break, which takes place the weekend of February 15. As with every all star game, there will be people who probably should not be on the team, and with that comes with snubs. We try not to snub anyone here at Daily Dose (Sorry Erick). But it will happen. So here is one man's look at the upcoming All-Star madness.


EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Starters:
F- LeBron James: A no-brainer as you all know. LeBron is having a great season with 29+, 7+, 7+, and is a world renouned dancer, plus he can fly planes. I just made those up. But he is good.
F- Kevin Garnett: Brought the Celtics back from obscurity, and every old, irish 1980's, Celtic lover out of the bars and into the Fleet. Good for him, he earns an All-Star bid.
C- Dwight Howard: A bigger boy amongst smaller boys, Dwight is 22 years old and is dunking on everyone. That must feel good. When I was 22 I didn't have a job, or money. And I could not dunk.
G- Chauncey Billups: Did you see the other night when he hit that 35 foot three-ball with under 5 seconds left? Granted he walked, but still. He shoots the big shots and makes them. And is keeping Detroit going.
G- Caron Butler: That's right I did it. Butler has put together his best season because Gilbert isn't around. He has the Wizards in the playoffs (unlike Wade) and is shooting 50% from the field (unlike Kidd). He gets the last spot.

Benchers:
Jason Kidd (he's Jason Kidd)
Dwyane Wade (even though the Heat stink, I guess he's still one of the best)
Ray Allen (because of him and Garnett, Pierce is reaping the benefits of a great team, which is why Pierce stays home here).
Jose Calderon: (Filled in admirably for the fallen TJ Ford. Is a spectacular passer, just ask Bosh).
Chris Bosh (Just asked him and he said that Calderon is a very good passer).
Antawn Jamison (Screw Arenas, who needs him anyway).
Josh Smith (One man wrecking crew deserves this spot for his awesome D and jump out of the gym leaping ability).
SNUBS ALERT!!- No Paul Pierce for reasons above. Michael Redd's team sucks, though I do like him. Can't have two Hawks so Joe Johnson stays home. Shaq is washed up and crusty. Hedo Trukoglu has been surprising, but can't take anyone off this list. Andre Miller has played well, but the Sixers are too young. Brian Scalabrine has not yet earned being there.


WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Starters:
F- Tim Duncan: He does it all so he deserves this spot until he retires.
F- Dirk Nowitzki: Still the best shooting big man alive. Dallas still one of the best teams in the league. He deserves this spot as well.
C- Amare Stoudemire: Microfracture, Shmicrofracture. He is dominating the paint. Only thing is, he needs to plays some god damn defense.
G- Kobe Bryant: Probably the MVP right now. The Lakers are winning. He's in.
G- Steve Nash: I might be slightly biased, but he is having statistically his best year. He deserves it because he is an MVP and Chris Paul is still young. Paul's time will come soon.

Benchers:
Chris Paul (MVP Candidate, just ask David West and Tyson Chandler. He's helping make them stars).
Shawn Marion (Guy doesn't get enough credit for his D and his ability to do it all, except shoot decent looking jumpers).
Yao Ming (numbers are awesome and hes learning better English so he can curse out the refs. Any guy who does that makes my team).
Baron Davis (Fun to watch, likes movies alot, and hangs out with Jessica Alba. Winner.
Carlos Boozer (He has done nothing wrong, but the Jazz around him have. Still deserves this spot).
Allen Iverson (Due to Carmelo's lack of defense and sprained ankle, Iverson gets the nod.)
Manu Ginobili (He is borderline, neck and neck with Brandon Roy for this spot. For now it's Ginobili)
SNUBS!!!!: Brandon Roy and Deron Williams will see plenty in the future. Carmelo sits it out because he stinks at D and he's hurt. Tracy McGrady is too hurt, doesnt deserve it. David West may see one soon playing with Chris Paul. Chris Kaman is ugly, but his game is not. Unfortunately hes snubbed.