This thread may be a stretch since we have one on all-star starters, but this year's selection of reserve looks to me as very interesting for a number of reasons.
In the West, it's easy to make a case for Randolph and Aldridge, but the fly under the radar, whereas Tim Duncan might get in on reputation alone. And does Kevin Love deserves to go to LA playing on that crappy team, since he leads the league in Efficiency (nearly 3 points better than LeBron)? And there's David West as well with another solid season. I would put Eric Gordon in as well but the Clippers are too low in the standings to warrant two all-stars.
In the East, what about Andrew Bogut? There are also Noah and Boozer, but they've missed a lot of games. Noah should still get in IMO. And I think it would be a shame if Bosh got in just because he plays for Miami. Wade and LeBron are highly deserving of an All-Star nod. Not Bosh. There's also the matter of guys like Joe Johnson and Raymond Felton, who will probably battle for the last East spot.
So my East reserves would be : Rondo, Garnett, Allen, Pierce, Noah, Horford and Felton.
In the West : D-Will, Nowitzki, Ginobili, Blake Griffin, Westbrook, Gasol, Aldridge and I seriously can't choose the last one. I think it will go to a Spur, most likely Parker, but I can hardly see Kevin Love missing the game with averages of 21 and 15.
What say you?
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