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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2009, 09:01:22 PM »

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Quote from: BigAlTheFuture on February 02, 2009, 08:57:57 PM
Quote from: twinbree on February 02, 2009, 08:53:42 PM
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/02/skills_challenge.allstar09.20090202/index.html

It says Nelson, Parker, Rose, and Harris. It doesn't say anything about replacing Williams so I wonder if Rondo will get the chance. 

Who else notices at the top of the page. All of Wests' starting 5 is smiling and everybody in Easts' looks like they're going to rip your head off.  ;D

Yeah, I guess that's a smile for Yao.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2009, 09:07:42 PM »

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Rondo is 2nd in the league in assists. Why wouldn't he be invited. Plus he's on a winning team AND he's an exciting player to watch, especially a fan favorite for Celtics fans. If he isn't at least invited then I think there's a problem.
House and Ray should be invited to the 3point contest as well, but I bet they'll get snubbed won't they
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2009, 09:10:52 PM »

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Quote from: twinbree on February 02, 2009, 08:53:42 PM
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/02/skills_challenge.allstar09.20090202/index.html

It says Nelson, Parker, Rose, and Harris. It doesn't say anything about replacing Williams so I wonder if Rondo will get the chance. 

Doubtful, they usually only go with 4 people.  Also, it's a skill competition, him being on a winning team should have nothing to do with him being invited.  I also think they like to invite people who are already there for the weekend.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2009, 09:11:31 PM »

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Quote from: jdub1660 on February 02, 2009, 09:07:42 PM
Rondo is 2nd in the league in assists. Why wouldn't he be invited. Plus he's on a winning team AND he's an exciting player to watch, especially a fan favorite for Celtics fans. If he isn't at least invited then I think there's a problem.
House and Ray should be invited to the 3point contest as well, but I bet they'll get snubbed won't they

You mean 2nd in the East?

I think House gets invited, Allen gets snubbed.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2009, 09:17:44 PM »

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Quote from: BigAlTheFuture on February 02, 2009, 09:11:31 PM

I think House gets invited, Allen gets snubbed.

Do you guys think Ray Allen would actually want to do it?  I know in the past he's turned them down on it.  He's already planning a trip for his family it seems like and we all know he's pretty big on family.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #20 on: February 02, 2009, 09:21:50 PM »

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Quote from: MBz on February 02, 2009, 09:17:44 PM
Quote from: BigAlTheFuture on February 02, 2009, 09:11:31 PM

I think House gets invited, Allen gets snubbed.

Do you guys think Ray Allen would actually want to do it?  I know in the past he's turned them down on it.  He's already planning a trip for his family it seems like and we all know he's pretty big on family.

ya i think ray would say thanks but no thanks, not sure, but im pretty sure he already won it once didn';t he?
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2009, 09:38:30 PM »

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Yeah he won it in 2001.  I don't think he's been in it too often after that, but I'm not positive.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #22 on: February 03, 2009, 02:31:48 AM »

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I think Rajon has a good chance to win this one. He is one of many great ball handlers presently..
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #23 on: February 03, 2009, 07:57:39 AM »

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rose, parker, nelson, and harris will be in it. 
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« Reply #24 on: February 03, 2009, 08:25:37 AM »

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Quote from: dark_lord on February 03, 2009, 07:57:39 AM
rose, parker, nelson, and harris will be in it. 

Nelson just dislocated his shoulder last night.  I wonder if he'd be ready for the allstar game?  Could open up a spot for Rondo.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #25 on: February 03, 2009, 08:38:33 AM »

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Did Chris Paul not want to do it? I know we said Deron Williams didn't want to.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #26 on: February 03, 2009, 08:40:06 AM »

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Quote from: Bankshot on February 03, 2009, 08:25:37 AM
Quote from: dark_lord on February 03, 2009, 07:57:39 AM
rose, parker, nelson, and harris will be in it. 

Nelson just dislocated his shoulder last night.  I wonder if he'd be ready for the allstar game?  Could open up a spot for Rondo.

traditionally with the skills competition, they have players who are already involved in all star weekend.  unless rondo is awarded an alternate spot, it isnt going to happen.
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« Reply #27 on: February 03, 2009, 12:44:46 PM »

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when do we hear if House is in the 3 point contest?  I thought it was going to be soon
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #28 on: February 03, 2009, 12:55:54 PM »

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3881430

Nelson's got a torn labrum. He's almost definitely out for All-Star weekend.

This really sucks for the Magic. They could start Lee/Redick and give the ball handling duties to Hedo. He's pretty much their de facto ball handler/playmaker anyways. I was very surprised that he was snubbed for the AS game. I thought he deserved it more than Lewis.
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Re: Should Rondo be in the Skills Challenge?
« Reply #29 on: February 03, 2009, 01:14:34 PM »

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Quote from: GroverTheClover on February 03, 2009, 12:55:54 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3881430

Nelson's got a torn labrum. He's almost definitely out for All-Star weekend.

This really sucks for the Magic. They could start Lee/Redick and give the ball handling duties to Hedo. He's pretty much their de facto ball handler/playmaker anyways. I was very surprised that he was snubbed for the AS game. I thought he deserved it more than Lewis.

TP cuz Hedo is way more deserving than Lewis. Lewis seems more like a fan favorite for whatever reason, but Hedo is the go-to-guy in 4th quarter situations. Plus he has the most experience. I would love to see Hedo in Boston next year if possible.
And with Jameer hurt, I would expect Rondo to be next on the list(I don't know why Nash isn't here with it being Phonenix?)
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