Joel Anthony 4th Among East Center's in First Ballot Returns

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Eastern Conference

Forwards: LeBron James (Mia) 640,789; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 496,351; Amar'e Stoudemire (NYK) 178,797; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 173,161; Chris Bosh (Mia) 140,601; Paul Pierce (Bos) 94,071; Luol Deng (Chi) 85,086; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 54,739; Carlos Boozer (Chi) 53,477; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 43,154.

Guards: Derrick Rose (Chi) 640,476; Dwyane Wade (Mia) 637,912; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 253,969; Ray Allen (Bos) 174,934; Deron Williams (NJN) 89,128; Jose Calderon (Tor) 42,929; John Wall (Was) 38,025; Richard Hamilton (Chi) 36,418; Kyrie Irving (Cle) 27,713; Joe Johnson (Atl) 23,384.

Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 754,737; Joakim Noah (Chi) 75,038; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 61,774; Joel Anthony (Mia) 41,832; JaVale McGee (Was) 24,713; Al Horford (Atl) 23,546.

Western Conference

Forwards: Kevin Durant (OKC) 633,538; Blake Griffin (LAC) 394,264; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 231,832; Pau Gasol (LAL) 185,428; Kevin Love (Min) 143,814; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 118,268; Tim Duncan (SA) 81,783; Lamar Odom (Dal) 59,686; Metta World Peace (LAL) 39,006; Danilo Gallinari (Den) 34,438.

Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 690,613; Chris Paul (LAC) 540,173; Ricky Rubio (Min) 133,520; Steve Nash (Pho) 118,922; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 107,197; Kyle Lowry (Hou) 90,725; Monta Ellis (GS) 63,696; Manu Ginobili (SA) 50,765; Jason Kidd (Dal) 49,596; Chauncey Billups (LAC) 42,657.

Centers: Andrew Bynum (LAL) 496,597; DeAndre Jordan (LAC) 134,961; Marc Gasol (Mem) 102,116; Nenê (Den) 94,167; Marcin Gortat (Pho) 62,631; Kendrick Perkins (OKC) 41,579.

I'm glad he's fourth, in front of guys like Bogut, Hibbert, Horford and the triple-double whore.

Rubio 3rd behind Kobe and CP3? Really?

Otherwise looking as usual

It's a joke that Anthony is that high. A nothing player. Obviously Heat homers casting their votes. Much like Bulls' homers voting for Rip Hamilton.

You ask why Rubio is third, it's because it's an All-Star Game & people vote for starters that they enjoy watching. Why else would Blake Griffin be ahead of the likes of Love & Aldridge?

It's a joke that Anthony is that high. A nothing player

How dare you insult the Greatness That Is Joel Anthony!

You ask why Rubio is third, it's because it's an All-Star Game & people vote for starters that they enjoy watching. Why else would Blake Griffin be ahead of the likes of Love & Aldridge?

And Dirk for that matter.

Geez, I might have to do a write in vote for Byron Mullens since that's the case

4th? That's just plain ridiculous. How the hell is he behind Dwight, Noah and Chandler??

Bargs for all star

It's a joke that Anthony is that high. A nothing player

How dare you insult the Greatness That Is Joel Anthony!

I felt it was my duty after he dissed the Spanish prodigy

And you had the balls to call me a hater's hater after I merely compared Rubio to be the same as Jamaal MVP Tinsley. Shame on you X.

Looks like Rose will be getting the starting nod again, along with Wade in the backcourt. I know it's only the first return but I wouldn't be too surprised if those starting fives - Rose, Wade, LeBron, Melo and Howard in the East; Paul, Kobe, Durant, Griffin and Bynum in the West - end up being the selections after the ballots are closed.

I just cast my vote for Rose, Wade, Deng, LeBron and Howard in the East, Paul, Kobe, Durant, Nowitzki and Bynum in the West. Deng's a homer pick but I figure we're all allowed to have one.

You ask why Rubio is third, it's because it's an All-Star Game & people vote for starters that they enjoy watching. Why else would Blake Griffin be ahead of the likes of Love & Aldridge?

Aldridge yes - but Love? Seriously, that kid is a stat padder who disappears in any competitive game

I'm a blazers homer and think LA is a legitimate all-star but Kevin Love is way better. Tremendous rebounder, extremely fficient scorer and seems to be improved defensively.

You ask why Rubio is third, it's because it's an All-Star Game & people vote for starters that they enjoy watching. Why else would Blake Griffin be ahead of the likes of Love & Aldridge?

Aldridge yes - but Love? Seriously, that kid is a stat padder who disappears in any competitive game

I'd say Blake, Aldridge, and Love are all pretty much at the same level.
Love is good at three things: rebounding, threes, and putting back his own misses. But he's REALLY good at those. Defense is a serious work in progress, his field goal percentage is significantly lower than it needs to be (he really should play inside more instead of shooting five threes a game), and his numbers are inflated from being the only rebounder in Minnesota and the only real scorer outside of the injured Michael Beasley. Also Rubio's insane playmaking and passing help.
Blake is a better scorer, and is improving his range quite well. He's probably already the third best rebounder in the league behind Dwight and Love. He's also a very underrated passer. Playing for a contender and being the most exciting player in the league to watch (sorry LeBron) also help. Like Love, his D is a work in progress and hopefully he can be a legit shot-blocker with all that athleticism.
Aldridge is an all-around player: great offense, and his D is nearly as good. He has good range, he can pass, doesn't commit many TOs, and (if I remember correctly) completed more alley-oops than anyone in the NBA. Being the centerpiece of what should be a contender help him as well.

I would rank Gasol and Dirk behind those three now. I expect all five of them to make the All-Star team, with Blake as the starter.

Love is good at three things: rebounding, threes, and putting back his own misses. But he's REALLY good at those. Defense is a serious work in progress, his field goal percentage is significantly lower than it needs to be (he really should play inside more instead of shooting five threes a game), and his numbers are inflated from being the only rebounder in Minnesota and the only real scorer outside of the injured Michael Beasley. Also Rubio's insane playmaking and passing help.

Love has been making more unassisted FGs this season compared to last season.

10-11: 61% of FGs assisted
11-12: 48% of FGs assisted

Just saying.

I don't get how Jason Kidd has more votes than TP.

Winning a championship last season against fanboy favorites such as the Lakers, Thunder, and Heat as compared to being swept in the first round?

I mean this season. TP has been much better...

I mean this season. TP has been much better...

Ask Eva & Brent Barry. Bad PR.

I'm disgusted at Martti for not posting this in the forum...it deserves to be seen...

They need to let him wear that on Hardwood Classics night, the whole getup. And play with an ABA ball.

They need to let him wear that on Hardwood Classics night, the whole getup. And play with an ABA ball.

Much like the NZ cricket team did when they wore their retro brown jerseys & put on afros, headbands & fake mo's

Oh. A center that his performances are ridiculous if we compare the votes with it.