All-Star teams announced
Dallas — The NBA All-Star players were announced today.
The East’s roster is: Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard, Joe Johnson, Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, Gerald Wallace, and Al Horford.
Analysis: The Allen Iverson selection obviously shows there are flaws in the NBA All-Star voting system. Iverson has had a career worst season. The rest of the starters were obvious picks. First timers are Rose (Bulls), Wallace (Bobcats), Horford (Hawks), and Rondo (Celtics).
The West roster is: Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Tim Duncan, Amare Stoudamire, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy, Kevin Durant, Deron Williams, Pau Gasol, and Zach Randolph.
Analysis: Steve Nash dashed in front of a close call to another flaw in the system. Nash passed Tracy McGrady, who played only 6 games this season. Making their first apperances were Durant (Thunder), Williams (Jazz), and Randolph (Grizzlies).