Allen Iverson is an all star starter......really?

I really think this guy isnt all star starter caliber anymore. What do u think? take in consideration that his team aint winning many games.

Even indepedent of the fact that he isn't what he used to be and there would be better choices for starters based on skill, how is this jerk so popular?hmac777

It looks like it, but he shouldn't be.

Name recognization.mrgab

This

I'm a big Pistons fan and was suprised when I heard this.

In fact I don't even think he's the best guard on the Pistons.

It is a fan driven event , and that's the guy they would like to see playing in it.

He isnt even a real point guard imo.Bauers-Twin

[QUOTE="Bauers-Twin"]He isnt even a real point guard imo.Nike_Air

[QUOTE="hmac777"]Even indepedent of the fact that he isn't what he used to be and there would be better choices for starters based on skill, how is this jerk so popular?BaraChat

This isnt an all time honor tho, there are better Guards this year, who are also better team players, and more likeable people. I dont argue with his history of skill, but as this thread suggests, there were better choices this year imo

Iverson is one of my fav players but he shouldnt be starting in the All-Star game but its a popularity contest so he'll get in every time

The Starters are a popularity contest. I think Iverson is the only one who doesnt deserve to start.

I just hope Granger, Joe Johnson and Shaq make the all star game (ive also been voting Harris in).

Like most All-Star games in most sports, it is a popularity contest, not who is really the best. The big names always go to these events, even if sometimes they are having a subpar season. jfcundiff

Like most All-Star games in most sports, it is a popularity contest, not who is really the best. The big names always go to these events, even if sometimes they are having a subpar season. jfcundiff

A.I. acts all Gangsta, shows up late for practice, parks in Handi-cap spots and doesn't play any defense.

Apparently that's all it takes to be an All Star in the NBA.

Many other guys who deserved it more, like Danny Granger or Jameer Nelson.LTomlinson21

[QUOTE="BaraChat"][QUOTE="hmac777"]Even indepedent of the fact that he isn't what he used to be and there would be better choices for starters based on skill, how is this jerk so popular?hmac777

This isnt an all time honor tho, there are better Guards this year, who are also better team players, and more likeable people. I dont argue with his history of skill, but as this thread suggests, there were better choices this year imo

I think only some of the players should be fan selected. The rest should actually be the best at the time. That way players who have earned the spot don't get passed up.duckiesarefun

[QUOTE="duckiesarefun"]I think only some of the players should be fan selected. The rest should actually be the best at the time. That way players who have earned the spot don't get passed up.BaraChat

No, the starting 5 are fan selected, and then the coaches pick the reserves.

Even indepedent of the fact that he isn't what he used to be and there would be better choices for starters based on skill, how is this jerk so popular?hmac777

[QUOTE="BaraChat"][QUOTE="hmac777"]Even indepedent of the fact that he isn't what he used to be and there would be better choices for starters based on skill, how is this jerk so popular?hmac777

This isnt an all time honor tho, there are better Guards this year, who are also better team players, and more likeable people. I dont argue with his history of skill, but as this thread suggests, there were better choices this year imo

Who is more likeable than AI? he is one great human being, Im just wondering how did fans vote for him if his performance has gone downhill since he left the sixers.

I find the crying hilarious. How long is it going to take people to figure out that no All-Star game showcases the best of the best for that given season? Most people love AI and they want to see him play. It also doesn't mean that all the people who voted him in are uneducated and don't know a thing about basketball. Sure, other players have had better seasons but who cares? It is meaningless in the end, anyways. I'd vote for Iverson just to piss everyone else off.Saruman1719

Its not meaningless. Whenever a veteran player looks back at his carreer his all star appearances are always mentioned and noted. And its one of the major factors leading to a hall of fame induction.

[QUOTE="BaraChat"][QUOTE="duckiesarefun"]I think only some of the players should be fan selected. The rest should actually be the best at the time. That way players who have earned the spot don't get passed up.duckiesarefun

No, the starting 5 are fan selected, and then the coaches pick the reserves.