To be truthful, I would have to say I am a little disgusted.
I understand that the NBA is propelled by its famous faces, but even those faces get old.
When the 2010 All-Star ballot was released on Nov. 11, all I could do was shake my head.
Clearly, at this point in the season, Allen Iverson has earned an All-Star nod, right?
And hasn’t Shaq proven why his move to Cleveland will bring LeBron James a championship?
Please don’t say yes.
The upsetting part is that both of those players will get selected to participate in a game involving the league’s “premier” athletes.
They are two of the most famous faces ever to step on an NBA court, but this popularity contest could easily be changed.
Stop selecting the ballots before the season even begins.
Neither Blake Griffin, who has not played this season, nor Antonio McDyess, who is averaging 7.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, deserve to be anywhere near the All-Star ballot.
Noticeable absences: Chris Kaman (21.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game) and Brandon Jennings (24.8 points, 5.8 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game).
Thankfully, the game isn’t scheduled until Feb. 14, giving fans plenty of time to pick their deserving stars.
