Jan 22, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Workers walk with a photo of Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (not pictured) on a pole to encourage All-Star Game voting during the game at the Staples Center. Clippers won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE

Ok, that’s no fair, being so sarcastic in the title, but this is a Charlotte Bobcats fan-site and we have to have some tilt in that direction in each post.  The NBA and TNT announced the starters last week, no surprises there, with Florida and LA dominating both sides but the reserves are always interesting to see.  I always hope for some odd, deep selection that makes Kenny and Charles jump out of their seats and rocks the NBA landscape, but no, nothing shocking.

There are 7 first timers, many of whom you could have made arguments for before this season (NBA.com’s release says 5 are first timers, but the roster page notes 7, maybe some were selected but couldn’t participate before?).  It was my contention, in a previous post, that you could almost work your way through the standings from the previous year and fill out your All-Star roster without putting much thought into it.  My theoretical roster looked something like this: (more…)