Nuggets left waiting for reserve spots
by Nate Timmons on Jan 23, 2009 9:36 AM MST
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PrintCarmelo Anthony wasn't named an all-star starter by the fans. The Northwest leading Denver Nuggets will have to wait to see if the coaches name either Melo or Billups to the squad.
Nene will probably be left out in the cold, but it will be a shame if the Nuggets are completely forgotten by the league.
I would almost say at this point that it's more of an honor to be named a reserve by the coaches than it is to win the casual fan vote.
But not having an all-star this year (not likely to happen) could give Denver a nice big fat chip on their shoulder the rest of the way. I hope Melo feels that way already and carries that over on to the court.
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Kinda hard to pick. By all standards Nene is having an All-Star year but he’s the sort of guy that will get overlooked. Chauncey is clutch and Anthony already got the snub. Hard to pick, but I had to go with Anthony for the sheer fact that Stoudemire got the nudge over him.
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I hear ya
All three guys (Billups, Melo and Nene) are having great seasons and are overshadowed by guys who are household names in the uber-talented Western Conference.
But only one guy will most likely get the call. I think if Nene can replicate his performance and improve just a bit more he’ll be an all-star next season.
by Nate Timmons on Jan 23, 2009 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
Unfortunatley...
Renaldo “The Crime Stopper” Balkman is getting a fist right now. Unbelivable how a guy of his talent wouldn’t even be brought into the all star discussion.
I hope you’re joking. As much as I like Renaldo Balkman and think he should get more playing time, a man on the bench who doesn’t play for several games at a time shouldn’t even get all-star consideration.
Mr. 5280
I think it’s safe to say that 5280 really thinks Balkman should get more minutes…
by Nate Timmons on Jan 26, 2009 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
Nuggets snub
I agree with you that Billups and Melo deserve to be starters. Iverson hasn’t done for his team what Billups has for the Nuggets and he was voted to start. Sports fans often overlook Denver teams when choosing talent. I also think Nene deserves a nod so maybe next year as he continues to improve.
I’m heading to the game tonight and think it will be exciting. What is your prediction?
Prediction?
I’ll say Denver wins 117-97 … ha – I didn’t see this comment in time (obviously).
by Nate Timmons on Jan 26, 2009 4:43 PM MST up reply actions
Billups!
I’m not surprised to see readers voting for Billups ahead of Melo. I think some may have taken the broken hand into consideration, but also really giving props to The King of Park Hill and the way he has changed this team.
I do believe that both Melo and Billups have an outside shot to be named to the All Star team.
Two Nuggets going to Phoenix? Probably wont happen, but would be nice!
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