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Who will get snubbed from the 2017 NBA All-Star Game?

The gang makes their All-Star picks, though Prada isn’t here to defend himself.

Portland Trail Blazers v Memphis Grizzlies - Game One
Portland Trail Blazers v Memphis Grizzlies - Game One

Prada isn’t here (though he’s writing the blurb because he’s such a nice guy), so Ben and Michael Pina, the unofficial third member of this podcast, discuss their picks for All-Star reserves.

Among the topics discussed:

  • Who will lose out in the West? Mike Conley? Gordon Hayward? Damian Lillard?
  • How important should minutes played and team record be in determining the All-Stars? (This is just an excuse for Ben to advocate for Joel Embiid).
  • They make fun of Mike P. for picking Dwight Howard as an All-Star. (Note from Prada: I don’t really think Dwight should make the team. I just wanted to give them something to argue about instead of us all agreeing on Embiid. I guess I’ll take Paul Millsap for that last East frontcourt spot.).
  • What is the point of the All-Star Game anyway? What should the event be about in a perfect world? Is it time to mess with the format?

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