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NBA All-Star Reserves: Thunderous Intentions Team make their picks

By Tamberlyn Richardson

Jan 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) battle for the ball during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) battle for the ball during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Tony Heim’s Picks: @tony_heim

Western Conference Reserves

Demarcus Cousins: BOOGIEEEEEEEEE!! 28-10-4-1-1. 9th highest PER. He’s a scoring machine, a crazy personalities; perfect for the all-star game.

Marc Gasol: Gasol is the NBA nerds’ favorite center. He’s putting up a career high 20 a game while being the anchor of a fantastic Memphis defense.

Draymond Green: Picking Draymond is not a good feeling. But you gotta respect what this man does for the Warriors. It’s not about the points. Green is one of the best all-around players in the NBA and he deserves to be on the court.

Gordon Hayward: As much as I want to reward Rudy Gobert for his consistency and defensive leadership, Hayward deserves to represent the Jazz. He’s the main offensive weapon in a balanced Utah attack and deservedly so; he’s shooting 45-40-87.

Deandre Jordan: Good old Deandre has truly turned himself into an all star. He’s even shooting above 50% from the line! DJ has been the only constant Clipper in the starting lineup and his 14 rebounds a game just edge out Hassan Whiteside for the lead league.

Damian Lillard: No matter what Dame Dolla put up this year, I would have picked him to go to the All-Star game solely for his snub last season. Luckily for me he’s backed it up with a solid 26-6-5 stat line for Portland.

Russell Westbrook: Let’s move on.

Must Read: Thunder player grades for first half of season

 Eastern Conference Reserves:

Joel Embiid: In choosing Mr. Embiid, I admit that part of the decision is based on his personality. I mean why wouldn’t you want this 22-year old rookie who dominates social media, jokes with BOOGIEEEEEEEEE during games and imitates WWE legends? Oh and he also happens to be really good at basketball for a guy who hasn’t played in two years.

Paul George: Can we get Paul George out of Indiana? George is never going to be the best player on a championship team, but he’d be a perfect Dwayne Wade with Lebron. Don’t forget, Wade was an all star 😉

Kevin Love: I really didn’t wanna put K Love on this team, but the Eastern Conference is just weak enough where I had to include him. His 20-11 stat line is nice, but it feels like his shooting numbers should be better based on how open he tends to be.

Kyle Lowry: Ahhhhh the Raptor who should have started. Lowry keeps getting better even at the age of 30 and it’s so fun to watch. He’s like Russ in that he never stops competing. Wait…this means Westbrook and Lowry will most likely be playing against each other, both feeling slighted for not starting. Welp, now I’m happy neither of them got the starting bid.

Isaiah Thomas: If you haven’t got to see Thomas play you have missed out. Besides Russ, IT is probably the most dynamic player to watch in the league. 5’9 guys shouldn’t be able to average 29 points a game. But he does. And it’s awesome.

Kemba Walker: That’s right I went there. If we are counting Giannis Antetokounmpo as a point guard (which I do) than I have six point guards from the East. It just so happens those are the best players. Before the recent cold streak the Hornets had firmly been the four seed and much of that had to do with Kemba. He’s averaging 23-6-4..he deserves the spot.

John Wall: Ahhhhh the Wizard who should have started. Let me put it to you this way. If we put Kyrie Irving on the Wizards would they currently be 5th? No. John Wall is right for all the complaining because he absolute does not get the respeck he deserves.

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