The list goes on.
These are just some of the players that have campaigns out there (either involving them or on their behalf by the organization) to try to get out the vote and get them into the NBA All-Star game.
When did this start? Don't these coaches and organizations have enough to worry about (uh, Indiana and Minnesota, I'm talking to you...) in the already arduous task of winning games? Isn't putting out a competitive product, and trying to defeat your opponent with a sound game plan enough? I guess not.
Though, despite my cynicism, some of these campaigns have been pretty good. For those of you not too familiar, here's a look at some of the more fun ones...
Chris Bosh, last year...
Again, I know they only play once a night, but, where are they finding the time to not only come up with these ideas, but film them as well? Jeez...
Al Jefferson, this year...The T-Wolves have sent out Al Jefferson-themed GPS systems to Western Conference coaches. Included in the packages are highlight videos, road maps, and the fact that Big Al is one of only 3 humans averaging 20-10, and has the highest ppg of the trio (Duncan and Howard rounding it out).
Devin Harris...this year. Politically-aware, humorous...and it has a Yi cameo (we can only pray he has a speaking role next time...)
How adorable is he?
Amar'e Stoudamire...this year. Needs to brush up on his acting skills...The Shaq part though, priceless.
And lastly, the New Jersey Nets, again...Mostly ehh, but the Ryan Anderson blip, only white guy in there, is to die for.
Quickly...of these cats, who should make it? Granger, Harris and Jefferson. Numbers don't lie, Mr. Aldridge, 17 and 7 just ain't good enough.
Well I'm a Ryan Anderson fan
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