Bizzy
Years ago

4 Pistons Named in All-Star Game

The Pistons (40-8) became the first team with four players in an All-Star game since the Los Angeles Lakers sent Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel to the 1998 game in New York.

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What are everyones thoughts on this? I myself am a big fan of them all being named. As they have been the best 4 so far - however I will agree that they probably aren't going to be suited too what the "fans" think all-stars should be eg flashy etc.

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Hoop Addict
Years ago

I honestly don't see how Gilbert Arenas isn't an All Star. They still need to replace Jermaine O'Neal so there's a chance he'll make it, but I'd imagine they'll replace a forward with a forward.

Carmelo not making it in the West is tough as well. Two guys averaging comfortably over 25ppg not making the All Star teams is very interesting.

Do the Pistons deserve 4 players? Give me Redd or Arenas over Rip. The other 3 I can accept.

Tough selections on both sides this year.

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thedoctor
Years ago

The article says that only the Celts, Lakers and 76ers have ever had 4 all-stars.

I'm sure the Bulls had 4 in 1991 0r 1992 - MJ, Pip, Horace and BJ. Anyone confirm?

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Hoop Addict
Years ago

The Doc,

To my knowledge (without looking this up) Horace & BJ were both All Stars in '94, when Pippen won the MVP (in his red shoes!) and while Jordan was playing baseball. Horace may have made a team in the '91-'93 period, but I'm almost certain BJ's only appearance was in '94.

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thedoctor
Years ago

I think you are right. 3 all-stars, not 4.

Cheers

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Bizzy
Years ago

Doctor,

The year you are thinking of that Pippen, Horace and BJ made the team was 94 when MJ was retired.

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mr black
Years ago

Hoop Addict, Rip is still one of the most uderrated players in the league. He more than deserves am All Star reserve spot

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Hoop Addict
Years ago

Obviously the coaches agree with you. I just think Arenas & Redd are having better seasons & are more deserving.

Hard to deny someone averaging 28.2ppg (to go with 6 assists and 1.7 steals) a gig on the All Star team.

At the end of the day, at least 2 deserving players from each conference had to miss out.

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eastern lowland gorilla
Years ago

Tough for Tayshaun. He's probably the flashiest Piston as well, strange he was left out.

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johno
Years ago

what are peoples thoughts on all-star games. personally i would much rather watch both teams play a normal style game, rather than the flashy no-defence style that seems to always be related with all-star games. i think it would make for much more interesting viewing, although i guess with so little running on the result, and players just wanting to have fun....i think it leads to a nothing game, as was perfectly seen in the NBL all-star game this year

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