I was recently snooping around the most recent NBA All-Star votes, and not surprising whatsoever, Al Jefferson is not in the top 9 for either forwards or centers. People who are ahead? Luis Scola, Andris Biedrins, the list goes on and on, and quite frankly, I am extremely upset. This once again proves my point that the All Star Game is a popularity contest, and nothing more than that.
Al is having his best year yet, and is singlehandedly tearing apart the western conference power forward position. In my opinion, he is the best low post player in the league. Yet, he does not even get a nod with regards to the All Star Game? that is ridiculous.
on a side note, i think it is funny that Vince Carter and Gilbert Arenas are 4 and 5 on the guards list, in front of players like Michael Redd and Chauncey Billups, who are not only actually playing right now (unlike Gil) but are also good all around players.
On another side note, i think the fact that Yi Jianlian is 5th in forward votes ahead of caron butler and other PROVES that asia and china has a huge role in the nba market.
All in All, the NBA All Star Game is a total and complete failure.