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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 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Oklahoma City won 97-95. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Oklahoma City won 97-95. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

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Western Conference Reserves:

Russell Westbrook – Do I really need to explain?

Mike Conley – This was a tough one. But Conley is low-key on his way to his best-ever NBA season and will lead the Grizzlies to at least a play-off spot this year.

DeMarcus Cousins – Boogie is just top draw. You can’t hate the guy. And scoring 28.0 points and grabbing at least 10 rebounds are some amazing figures, whatever team you play for.

Marc Gasol – Definitely the better of the two brothers now. Marc is leading the Grizzlies in points and I think deserves a spot among the reserves for his efforts.

Draymond Green – As much as I’m not his biggest fan, you can’t ignore his well-spread stat-sheet. He grabs rebounds, assists and is one of the league’s best in terms of steals. He does his job brilliantly, I must admit.

Rudy Gobert – I think someone from the Jazz has to be here. And Gobert is not only among the league’s leaders in terms of rebounds, but he’s averaging a near 70 percent field goal percentage – easily the league’s best.

Damian Lilliard – This last spot was tough because I really wanted to include KAT but I think Lilliard deserves a wilcard nod. He’s still averaging 26.2 points per game despite Portland’s woes, and I think that kind of scoring always deserves a spot.

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Jan 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts as time expires during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 124-122. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts as time expires during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 124-122. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Eastern Conference Reserves:

Isaiah Thomas – He would’ve actually been my choice to start at guard for the East. I dread to think where Boston would be without him.

Kyle Lowry – He might not have the points returns of Thomas, but as Tamberlyn has said before, he’s pretty much boasting the same stats as Curry did during his MVP season.

Kevin Love – He might of had his doubters but I think he’s proven his worth to the Cavaliers this season, and deserves a shot.

Paul Millsap – Like with Thomas, I can’t imagine where they’d be without him at the moment, and can’t imagine why they nearly put him on the trading bock. He’s averaging 18p and 8r and is still going strong.

Paul George – This last spot was a difficult one but I’ve gone with PG13. Despite their bad run the Pacers are still 6th in the East and he’s averaging 22 points and some really nice conversion percentages.

Kemba Walker – Whilst John Wall and other guards were tough to leave out, I think Kemba deserves a wildcard spot. He’s well on-course for his best ever NBA season.

Hassan Whiteside/Joel Embiid – I really can’t decide with this one. Both are pretty much the sole reason why their franchise isn’t the bottom in the East. Embiid has the better numbers off less minutes, but Whiteside is among the league leaders in rebounds and blocks.

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