I love All-Star Weekend!!!

dasiegel · 02-15-2013, 02:49 PM

Call me crazy because I know everyone always complains about the dunk contest (rightfully so last year) and the game because it's a no defense high scoring deal until the 4th if it stays close, but honestly I love it!

It's actually a Saturday Night I block out, at least the early part and crack some brews and see what happens. I still feel like a little kid when a sick dunk goes down in the contest and recently with the Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson, Blake Griffin contests, they have been good!

The 3 Point contest is also a fun one and whether you bet, watch for fun or dream about being there in the contest yourself, its a good night or nights to enjoy how far bball has come!!!

I predcit James White wins the dunk contest btw and Steph Curry for the wins in the big competitions!

pnft17 · 02-15-2013, 02:52 PM

Always like the Saturday Night stuff. The game itself is a borefest and unwatchable. I just can't watch guys half ass play and make a mockery of the game.

AllStars2324 · 02-15-2013, 02:54 PM

Saturday night is always the best, the dunk contest has gotta be better than last year tho!

Knicker_Please · 02-15-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pnft17

Always like the Saturday Night stuff. The game itself is a borefest and unwatchable. I just can't watch guys half ass play and make a mockery of the game.

agreed, game is by far the lamest part.

dasiegel · 02-15-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Knicker_Please

agreed, game is by far the lamest part.

well i'm in a blowout cards promotion this year so i will care about it! but yea to me the best part is saturday night although last year was the worst in about 6-7 years!

brandonlec · 02-15-2013, 04:31 PM

They need to get rid of those stupid props and skits in the dunk contest!

-Brandon

centereacan06 · 02-15-2013, 05:03 PM

I always try to watch the celebrity all star game. It's so entertaining, especially with what Kevin Hart did last year lol.

thepinoymamba · 02-16-2013, 01:49 AM

Best pick up game!

fullmetal · 02-16-2013, 10:40 AM

Last night looked like 1989. When did florescent colors make a comeback? (my eyes are still recovering)

Russell Westbrook looked like a clown. Harden...come on buy a suit the appropriate size.

Bonner for the win!

Slam dunk contests are lame. No interest here.

1eyed_jack · 02-16-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

I always try to watch the celebrity all star game. It's so entertaining, especially with what Kevin Hart did last year lol.

I think if I knew Kevin Hart I would punch him in the face ha.

He has a severe case of being a stand up comic, which for some reason forces some people to act like a 5 year old starving for attention at all times.

Oh yeah, and he's not funny.

dasiegel · 02-16-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

I think if I knew Kevin Hart I would punch him in the face ha.

He has a severe case of being a stand up comic, which for some reason forces some people to act like a 5 year old starving for attention at all times.

Oh yeah, and he's not funny.

i half agree with this, in standup, i think he's pretty funny. but he does have that trying too hard constantly deal during the allstar stuff. lots of forced laughs by the announcers.

1eyed_jack · 02-16-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

i half agree with this, in standup, i think he's pretty funny. but he does have that trying too hard constantly deal during the allstar stuff. lots of forced laughs by the announcers.

Yeah for sure.

I knew some people that were stand-up comics and they were the same way. No matter where we were they would be telling jokes and trying to be the center of attention all the time.

It's definitely some sort of complex

Wings · 02-16-2013, 01:45 PM

I love the idea of All-Star Weekend but every time it comes around I'm always greatly disappointed. For the love of god at least try a little!

fullmetal · 02-16-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

Yeah for sure.

I knew some people that were stand-up comics and they were the same way. No matter where we were they would be telling jokes and trying to be the center of attention all the time.

It's definitely some sort of complex

Low self esteem drives many comics.

dasiegel · 02-16-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmetal

Low self esteem drives many comics.

oh yea no question some of the best comics of recent times were very troubled people, look what happened to richard jeni!? greg giraldo? lots overdosed or had drinking or drug problems, richard pryor and a whole bunch of comic legends.

kevin hart might have little man's complex or could have had a rough upbringing, i don't know much about the guy. but i do know he's talented but tries too hard.

dasiegel · 02-16-2013, 05:45 PM

But anyway I'm pumped, I see evne on yahoo sports, their is an article about is the dunk contest needed anymore, has it lost its luster, give me a break! If we get rid of the dunk contest (again) might as well get rid of the home run derby, the pro bowl, any all star game... the NBA still has the most entertaining all star weekend by far and I like all 3 major sports (sry hockey). We liked watching Andre Iguodala, Nate Robinson, Dwight Howard, Blake Griffin etc. Now because we had one dud last year we should get rid of it? Should we get rid of the home run derby if one year they don't have someone crush the ball? It's ridiculous, everyone needs to enjoy or turn the channel! I sir, will enjoy, I think this year will be great with James White Terrence Ross a solid 3 point lineup!

1eyed_jack · 02-16-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

But anyway I'm pumped, I see evne on yahoo sports, their is an article about is the dunk contest needed anymore, has it lost its luster, give me a break! If we get rid of the dunk contest (again) might as well get rid of the home run derby, the pro bowl, any all star game... the NBA still has the most entertaining all star weekend by far and I like all 3 major sports (sry hockey). We liked watching Andre Iguodala, Nate Robinson, Dwight Howard, Blake Griffin etc. Now because we had one dud last year we should get rid of it? Should we get rid of the home run derby if one year they don't have someone crush the ball? It's ridiculous, everyone needs to enjoy or turn the channel! I sir, will enjoy, I think this year will be great with James White Terrence Ross a solid 3 point lineup!

I don't think you can compare the dunk contest to the home run derby. Maybe in terms of past popularity but not the style of the event. It's more like the home run derby equals the three-point shoot out.

I think the contest NEEDS its stars in it to be great.

There's guys in there that barely see the court and that makes people not even care about them. It might as well be a D-league contest or a random one with anyone invited.

I think the fans should get to vote on the participants and if the player declines than they get fined and have to deal with letting the fans down.

Doing the dunk contest should be an honor, not a burden

boombaby_rm31 · 02-16-2013, 06:02 PM

what time is the dunk and three point contest?

RedSoxFan28 · 02-16-2013, 06:04 PM

Gerald Green will win his 2nd career dunk contest tonight

bdoody42 · 02-16-2013, 06:24 PM

I wish the dunk conest participants would do the three point contested and vice versa. Would be amazing. Wonder what dunks Novak has up his sleeve?

dasiegel · 02-16-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

I don't think you can compare the dunk contest to the home run derby. Maybe in terms of past popularity but not the style of the event. It's more like the home run derby equals the three-point shoot out.

I think the contest NEEDS its stars in it to be great.

There's guys in there that barely see the court and that makes people not even care about them. It might as well be a D-league contest or a random one with anyone invited.

I think the fans should get to vote on the participants and if the player declines than they get fined and have to deal with letting the fans down.

Doing the dunk contest should be an honor, not a burden

No question about it, guys like Wade and Lebron should be ashamed that they won't do 1 contest for the fans. A regular windmill dunk by Lebron equals a backflip dunk by Jeremy Evans to an average fan.

dasiegel · 02-16-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan28

Gerald Green will win his 2nd career dunk contest tonight

I already told you James White is going to win, why does anyone ever question my judgment

bulljh · 02-16-2013, 10:18 PM

The NBA seems to be getting away from actual basketball during all-star weekend. There used to be more rounds and better competition. Now it's all about commercials and music. Very sad. The NBA effed this one up.

1eyed_jack · 02-16-2013, 10:20 PM

It's too bad the dunk contest wasn't a dance competition because that's all Lebron seems to like doing!

Jsims20 · 02-16-2013, 10:21 PM

Gerald Green... goodness.

02-15-2013, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
dasiegel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,515 dasiegel2007	I love All-Star Weekend!!! Call me crazy because I know everyone always complains about the dunk contest (rightfully so last year) and the game because it's a no defense high scoring deal until the 4th if it stays close, but honestly I love it! It's actually a Saturday Night I block out, at least the early part and crack some brews and see what happens. I still feel like a little kid when a sick dunk goes down in the contest and recently with the Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson, Blake Griffin contests, they have been good! The 3 Point contest is also a fun one and whether you bet, watch for fun or dream about being there in the contest yourself, its a good night or nights to enjoy how far bball has come!!! I predcit James White wins the dunk contest btw and Steph Curry for the wins in the big competitions! __________________ EBAY- always check my auctions! Always looking to sell, sometimes up for trade: mid/high end basketball, baseball prospects. I love this hobby! http://m1229.photobucket.com/albums/dasiegel Prospectors- this price guide is helpful, http://playground.wedeking.org/priceguide/

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pnft17 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,611	Always like the Saturday Night stuff. The game itself is a borefest and unwatchable. I just can't watch guys half ass play and make a mockery of the game.

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AllStars2324 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 459	Saturday night is always the best, the dunk contest has gotta be better than last year tho!

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Wings Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,847	I love the idea of All-Star Weekend but every time it comes around I'm always greatly disappointed. For the love of god at least try a little!

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dasiegel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,515 dasiegel2007	But anyway I'm pumped, I see evne on yahoo sports, their is an article about is the dunk contest needed anymore, has it lost its luster, give me a break! If we get rid of the dunk contest (again) might as well get rid of the home run derby, the pro bowl, any all star game... the NBA still has the most entertaining all star weekend by far and I like all 3 major sports (sry hockey). We liked watching Andre Iguodala, Nate Robinson, Dwight Howard, Blake Griffin etc. Now because we had one dud last year we should get rid of it? Should we get rid of the home run derby if one year they don't have someone crush the ball? It's ridiculous, everyone needs to enjoy or turn the channel! I sir, will enjoy, I think this year will be great with James White Terrence Ross a solid 3 point lineup! __________________ EBAY- always check my auctions! Always looking to sell, sometimes up for trade: mid/high end basketball, baseball prospects. I love this hobby! http://m1229.photobucket.com/albums/dasiegel Prospectors- this price guide is helpful, http://playground.wedeking.org/priceguide/

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bulljh Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 699 bulljh	The NBA seems to be getting away from actual basketball during all-star weekend. There used to be more rounds and better competition. Now it's all about commercials and music. Very sad. The NBA effed this one up.

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1eyed_jack Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5,486	It's too bad the dunk contest wasn't a dance competition because that's all Lebron seems to like doing!

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