1-on-1 All Star Event?

[DJT]

Question: How can the NBA All-Star Game be improved?

BUCHER: All-Star Weekend is upon us and while commissioner David Stern didn't ask, I think it could use some sprucing up ... as in a competition that would assure some fiery competition. I have several ideas that I'd like to pitch, but the one I'd most like to see is a one-on-one contest.

BROUSSARD: I'd love to see a one-on-one competition as well, but only if the game's best players participated. Heck, who wouldn't want to watch Kobe Bryant versus Dwayne Wade in one semi, and LeBron James versus Kevin Durant in the other. But -- and I haven't asked the players so this is just speculation -- I would be shocked if any of the big names played. They won't even participate in the dunk contest, so I see no way they'd be in a one-on-one competition -- there is too much to lose. And without the big names I don't think it works. Does anyone really care who would win between Von Wafer and Shannon Brown? You couldn't even truly crown him the one-on-one champ because everyone would be thinking, "Kobe or LeBron would wipe the floor with him."

I personally think this would be awesome. Not sure how the players would feel about it, but I think if they had like a tournament...that would be sweet.

 

[dcpwner]

agree with broussard, i doubt theyd play (big namers anyways)

 

[DJT]

I could see a few big names saying yes to it. Not sure who, but i'm sure a few might.

 

[dcpwner]

its all about their trainers man. im sure all of them would love to play.

 

[DJT]

Eh I could see some not wanting to play, cause they don't want to get "hurt." Like James and Kobe, I can't really see them doing this. James won't even do a dunk contest.

 

[.GR]

Evans would win this every year

 

[Brutalis]

I'm for it but it'll be like the dunk contest with no superstars competing unless you consider Griffin one.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Too much to lose, reputation wise. What happens if like Kris Humphries beats Lebron? lol

 

[DJT]

Then I'd wear a Kris Humphries sig or avatar forever! lol I like Kris.

 

[Lake Louise]

I like the idea. Even if the big stars don't play in it. It's a good idea. I'd like to see the big names in it, but just for it to happen would be awesome.

 

[Pugz]

I could see a few big names saying yes to it. Not sure who, but i'm sure a few might.

no. i cant see any of them playing to be honest.

 

[.GR]

Evans would win this every year

 

[Elite]

Maybe if Kobe, Wade, LeBron, Durant, Melo, etc... didn't play he would

 

[.GR]

he would take every single one of them one on one

 

[Elite]

He can't shoot...

 

[The Young One]

Reke couldnt take Derrick Rose...let alone the top 3 guys.

 

[Mexi]

EGO

no one would do this. ever. i dont even think money would help. these star players we all want have enough money. sure more money is great, but not at the price of pride

 

[$tunna]

No one would wanna play Kobe 1 on 1.