The 65th NBA All-Star Game will be held February 14 from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
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But nobody was catching Bryant, who had 1.9m votes and was selected an all-star for the 18th time. MVP Stephen Curry of Golden State was next with 1.6 million.
NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto will bring together some of the most talented and passionate players in the league’s history for a global celebration of the game. Anyone considered an egregious snub as a starter will nearly certainly be named in that group. It would make sense for Jordan Brand to release the sneakers during Kobe Bryant’s final All Star game.
Selected as a reserve in 2014, DeRozan was unable to repeat last season after suffering a groin injury that kept him sidelined for 21 games. It’s arguable that he’s been the worst player in the National Basketball Association this season relative to usage.
It’s how Bryant remembers the 81-point game, as well- the natural result of years of commitment to getting better. “It’s always special when you get on the court with him”. He’s not anywhere close to the Kobe we’re all accustomed to (this season, he’s averaging just 16.3 points per game on just under 35 percent shooting) but to his credit, that can be considered a great stat-line due to his age.
Kawhi Leonard overtook Draymond Green in the final days of voting.
He hit 28 of 46 field goals, including 7 of 13 threes, with 18 of 20 free throws, six rebounds and even two assists.
“I hear a lot of far-reaching conclusions, and, personally, I don’t like it, but there’s nothing I can do about it, because I’m not the one that’s saying or doing those things”, Blatt said.
Scott’s own number might have been 50 points for Bryant, before changing up his coverage.
The game has played out several times in Kobe Bryant’s mind. His co-star is even anxious that he’ll injure himself while dunking.
Karl has made many stops throughout his long coaching career.
LeBron James probably knew not to schedule a vacation for the weekend.
Anthony started the contest but had season-ending knee surgery shortly thereafter, while George missed most of last season recovering from a broken leg. Anthony edged Chicago’s Pau Gasol – a starter previous year – by just 360 votes for the final starting spot in the East front court.
Kidd says he received a good report from his doctor last week in NY and is ahead of schedule on his recovery. It’s been something of a revelation to see a player often derided for dominating the ball excelling as a passer. He has rewatched it a few times, too.
Bryant, who announced that he will retire at the end of the season earlier on, couldn’t help but recall a similar situation when he was part of the All Star game back in 2003. The event is better with him in town.
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The Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry, who trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving by 32 285 votes for second place among Eastern Conference guards in the previous balloting update, surged to a starting spot for the second consecutive season. The slimmed-down Lowry ranks only behind Curry and Westbrook among point guards in ESPN’s Real Plus-Minus stat.
