NBA All-Star Weekend

[Pugz]

Although the league didn't extend an official invite -- it was more of a "feeling out" call to gauge interest, Nance told ESPN.com after practice Monday -- the Lakers' training staff ultimately advised Nance against taking part in this year's contest because of the continuous soreness in his right knee that has sidelined him for the past four games.


Larry Nance Jr. said he still hopes he'll be asked to participate in the dunk contest, perhaps as soon as next year. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images
"That's something that I've always said I've wanted to do at some point," Nance said of the dunk contest. "With the recent [injury] in my knee and everything, I don't want to go against the training staff's advice.

"This year might not be in the cards, per [the training staff's] request, but it's still something I personally would love to do in the near future. Next year, if [the NBA] wanted me, I would love to."

Nance said he agreed with the assessment from the Lakers' training staff.



would be cool to see nance in the dunk contest

 

[Mexi]

Yeah he's got great hops

Wiggins already said he wont which is unfortunate since its toronto

Im thinking lavine again, maybe justise and after that no idea lol

 

[Pugz]

Andrew Wiggins and Kristaps Porzingis headline the World Team for the Rising Stars Challenge.

Rounding out the World Team are Bojan Bogdanovic of the Brooklyn Nets, Clint Capela of the Houston Rockets, Mario Hezonja of the Orlando Magic, Nikola Jokic and Emmanuel Mudiay of the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Mirotic of the Chicago Bulls and Raul Neto of the Utah Jazz.

Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine and Jahlil Okafor headline the U.S. Team.

The U.S. Team also includes Jordan Clarkson and DAngelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers, Rodney Hood of the Jazz, Jabari Parker of the Milwaukee Bucks, Elfrid Payton of the Magic and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics.

 

[Mexi]

Can we go back to rookies vs sophs cause theres guys there that shouldn't be there

And that world roster sucks vs the us

 

[Pugz]

both rosters suck

 

[Mexi]

Neto is averaging 5-2-1

Ive never seen a PER as low as Mudiay's 7.23 lmao
Bootiay

 

[Mexi]

I got all the reserves right except 1

Boogie, AD, Harden, Klay, Draymond, CP3, and Lamarcus

Millsap, Bosh, JimmyB, Wall, Demar, Isaiah, Drummond

I didnt think lamarcus would. Id put damian over him, even Dirk but whatever they just wanted to do that stupid top teams need 2 thing

This dude carron j phillips posted it on twitter(hes verified idk who he is tho)

 

[Pugz]

Jason Jones Verified account ‏@mr_jasonjones

Plans are for Cousins to also compete in the Skills Challenge
3:05 PM - 28 Jan 2016

 

[Mexi]

Dope^


Man lamarcus as an all star upsets me.
Damian, dirk and even blake deserve it way more

Some are saying ad shouldnt be there either, i won't go that far

 

[buzzy]

Carmelo Anthony
Chris Bosh
Jimmy Butler
DeMar DeRozan
Andre Drummond
Paul George
LeBron George
Kyle Lowry
Paul Millsap
Isaiah Thomas
Dwyane Wade
John Wall
 
LaMarcus Aldridge
Lobe Bryant
DeMarcus Aldridge
Stephen Curry
Anthony Davis
Kevin Durant
Dryamond Green
James Harden
Kawhi Leonard
Chris Paul
Klay Thompson
Russell Westbrook
 
 
Overall not many complaints. I'd agree with Lillard over Aldridge. Also I don't feel like Klay has had an All-Star season, but I obviously understand why he's in.

 

[Mexi]

Eh, hes gunning 20 a game. He deserves to be there
Only questionable selection is lamarcus and obviously kobe but we can't do anything about that

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Kobe isn't questionable

 

[elcheato]

is he doubtful? 

 

[CameronCrazy06]

They aren't playing for anything. He's a top ten player of all time on his swan song. He's the most deserving player of anybody on the roster

 

[buzzy]

Doesn't change the fact this is an All-Star game for the 2015-16 season. He doesn't deserve it. I don't have a problem with it because the fans want to see him, but he doesn't deserve it.

 

[elcheato]

They should make an old-timers game for him 

 

[Pugz]

he deserves it. hes been a work horse for the league and he probably should have retired a few years ago but his love of the game wouldn't let him. what they should have done is given him an honorary spot and still allowed another player on the team.

 

[buzzy]

Only noticed now Winslow isn't in the game. Fuckers

 

[buzzy]

And Bosh's gonna be in the 3 point shootout

 

[Mexi]

Have the coaches pick all 12 guys
And let the fans pick the starters