Why Nash over Rubio for All-Star reserve?
From four letter:
"As for Nash, things are never really easy anymore playing for what's left of the Suns. But on a starting-over team that bears little resemblance to the high-octane outfit he QB'd from 2004-05 through the 2009-10 season, Nash is somehow still regularly playing textbook ball through the pain at age 37 and averaging 15.2 points and a shade under 10 assists on a team where he and Marcin Gortat are the only consistent scoring options."
Are you kidding me? Phoenix is 5 games under .500, and is only 3-10 against teams over .500 (compared to our 7-9 record against same). This is why I don't read national writers very often - they pick a guy and stick with him well past the point of reason. The All-Star game deserves young players who have earned it on the court, not based on reputation. Wins matter unless a guy is ridiculously productive.
For final comparison, see here. I'm not saying that Rubio should necessarily be in, but I don't think Steve Nash is the best choice either. [And I like Nash].
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Agreed
All Star games need to balance showcasing new talent with respect for legends, but since Ricky will be in town for the rookie-sophomore game anyway, why not let him do the Blake Griffin thing and play in both games?
Yo ho ho and a FirstRow stream!
Wow, he isn't even in consideration there.
Nash needs a rest and so does Parker. I’d rather see RR and Gallinari, who are more deserving anyway
by bluedevil_unicorno on Feb 5, 2012 1:30 PM CST reply actions
I'm ok with Nash
The dude has earned it in every way imaginable. Rubio will have his time, I’m not worried about that.
I am with HiPity on this.
The problem I see is Rubio has only played 24 games so far. He clearly deserves to be a starter on the Rookie team (or whatever it will be) but for now Nash is still worthy.
Because Nash is still the best true PG in the NBA
I’m not joking. Look at the team he has played with for the past few years, and look at the numbers he’s had and the success that he has somehow pulled out of that team.
The “winning” argument does not hold up, especially considering we’re on a Wolves blog. Do you remember how well Love played last year?
Nash is still the elite playmaker in the NBA imo, and is still a damn good shooter. I can maybe see Rubio over some other western PGs, but not Nash.
If I'm pissing you off its probably sarcasm
Ok, go ahead and hit me
But I don’t get the whole All Star thing. The game sucks and the dunk contest is dumb. If they played a game of volley ball I’d find it much more entertaining. I’d like to see Pek and Love represent the Wolves in arm wrestling.
"pokin' the animals at the Canis Hoopus zoo"
I agree
The only part I actually enjoy watching is the 3 point shooting contest.
The Pro Bowl for the NFL is worse.
They need to stop trying to make these sporting events. I wish they’d just announce the winners and that was all.
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Feb 6, 2012 8:18 AM CST up reply actions
I heard somewhere
that the NFL isn’t totally against the idea of scrapping the Pro Bowl. I haven’t followed the NFL for about 15 years, so it wouldn’t affect me, but it seems like a reasonable idea. The game is a joke. Same as in the NBA.
"Oh my, oh my, oh my. Is that great basketball or what?" --Hubie Brown, Jan. 20, 2012
by Cynical Jason on Feb 6, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
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