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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 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) smiles after a basket during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) smiles after a basket during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Casimir Cuffy’s Picks: @Casimir_MC

Western Conference Reserves:

Russell Westbrook– Mr. Triple Double who should definitely be in the starting line-up
DeMarcus Cousins- Boogie has been tearing up the league. It is very clear-cut that he is the best center in the league
Draymond Green– Draymond’s skillset is unique and an all-star game would be a great place to display his skills.
Klay Thompson– Another guy who could get hot and change the whole game. Klay brings a wow factor to the team
C.J. Mccollum– C.J. has had an amazing first half of the season, especially when he has played without Damian Lillard a good chunk of it. He deserves recognition
Karl-Anthony Towns-Towns has been a steady force for his team throughout this season not much to argue about a spot here
Damian Lillard– Lillard is averaging around 26 points this season. The Trail Blazers aren’t all that good but it’s definitely not his fault. He has amazing talent.

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Apr 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) congratulate each other after a 96-88 win over Los Angeles Clippers in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) congratulate each other after a 96-88 win over Los Angeles Clippers in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Eastern Conference Reserves:

Isaiah Thomas– IT probably deserves to be starting as well. He is second in the league in scoring. Which obviously doesn’t carry much weight with voters.

Kyle Lowry– Lowry has been playing like the best PG in the East for a better part of this half of the season.

John Wall– John Wall will make it four point guards on the east all-star team, but the lack of good shooting guards in the east makes this possible.

Paul George– If not for Russell Westbrook going bunkers in last year’s game, George would have won the MVP.

Carmelo Anthony– The Knicks have been terrible, but Carmelo has been a steady leading scorer for them.

Kevin Love– Kevin Love is averaging a double-double and was receiving many votes to start in this game

Kristaps Porzingis– Porzingis is a crowd favorite who also brings a wow factor to the game. He kind of has to be in it honestly.

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