It seems like a long time ago that us Cavs fans were complaining about having just one All-Star - LeBron James - while the rest of the roster got no respect when the NBA All-Star reserves were announced. Needless to say, the Cavaliers have nothing to worry about this year, losers of 23-straight games. There will be an All-Star Game, and today the NBA announced the 2011 NBA All-Star Game reserves:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
C Kevin Garnett - Boston Celtics
SF Paul Pierce - Boston Celtics
PG Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics
SG Ray Allen - Boston Celtics
C Al Horford - Atlanta Hawks
SG Joe Johnson - Atlanta Hawks
PF Chris Bosh - Miami Heat
WESTERN CONFERENCE
SG Manu Ginobili - San Antonio Spurs
C Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs
PF Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks
PF Pau Gasol - Los Angeles Lakers
PG Deron Williams - Utah Jazz
PG Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
PF Blake Griffin - Los Angeles Clippers
The starters were announced last week - chosen by fan vote - and include:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
PG Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls
SG - Dwyane Wade - Miami Heat
SF - LeBron James - Miami Heat
PF - Amare Stoudemire - Phoenix Suns
C - Dwight Howard - Orlando Magic
WESTERN CONFERENCE
PG Chris Paul - New Orleans Hornets
SG - Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
SF - Carmelo Anthony - Denver Nuggets
PF - Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder
C - Yao Ming - Houston Rockets (injured, will be replaced)
The 2011 NBA All-Star game takes place on February 20th in Los Angeles, California.