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All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

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  • All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

    http://www.nba.com/2012/news/01/12/a...s=iref:nbahpt2

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    Dwight Howard leads all players with 754,737 votes while Kobe Bryant leads the West with 690,613 votes.
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    Howard leads all players in first All-Star Ballot returns

    By Official NBA
    Posted Jan 12 2012 2:51PM

    NEW YORK -- Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and LeBron James of the Miami Heat top the Eastern Conference, while Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference after the first returns of 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint. Howard, the Kia Defensive Player of the Year each of the past three seasons, is the overall leader with 754,737 votes.

    The 2012 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at Amway Center in Orlando -- on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.

    Howard paces centers in the East, followed by the Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah (75,038). James leads Eastern Conference forwards with 640,789 votes, followed by Carmelo Anthony (496,351) of the New York Knicks. Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls leads Eastern Conference guards with 640,476 votes, followed by Miami's Dwyane Wade (637,912).

    Bryant's 690,613 votes leads Western Conference guards, with the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul placing second (540,173). Durant's 633,538 votes lead forwards in the West, with Blake Griffin of the Clippers next in line with 394,264 votes. The Lakers' Andrew Bynum paces Western Conference centers with 496,597 votes, followed by the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan (134,961).

    2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint gives fans around the world the opportunity to vote daily for their favorite players as starters for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. There are several ways fans can cast their votes as part of this season's all-digital program, including in 16 languages on NBA.com or by visiting m.NBA.com on any wireless carrier. Fans also can vote through mobile phones by texting the player's last name to 6-9-6-2-2 ("MYNBA") in the U.S. and to 3-8-6-5-7 ("DUNKS") in Canada. Sprint customers in the U.S. can also access the ballot and vote through the new "Sprint NBA Mobile" application, the most comprehensive app in the marketplace for NBA fans.

    2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint also includes expanded SMS voting. Fans can now vote for 10 different players per day, per phone number, via SMS voting by sending 10 separate SMS messages, each one with a different player's last name. Fans can vote for All-Stars via SMS at any time by texting from their mobile phones. Message and data rates may apply. Previously, fans could cast one SMS vote for one player per day.

    Fans can vote directly on NBA.com or use their Facebook profile information to help create an NBA.com All-Access account, which enables them to complete a ballot. After submitting their All-Star selections, fans will have the ability to share them with their friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter, and encourage others to cast their ballots.

    Updated results for the Eastern and Western Conferences will be issued on Thursday, Jan. 19. Wireless and SMS balloting, as well as voting on NBA.com, will conclude on Jan. 31. Starters will be announced live on TNT on Feb. 2, during a special one-hour pregame show at 7 p.m. ET featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. The special will air prior to TNT's exclusive doubleheader featuring the Chicago Bulls at the New York Knicks (8 p.m. ET) and the Denver Nuggets at the Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET). There will also be a special one-hour pregrame show on TNT on Feb. 9 to announce the All-Star reserves.

    The NBA All-Star ballot lists 120 players -- 60 each from the Eastern and Western conferences -- with 24 guards, 24 forwards, and 12 centers from each conference comprising the list. Voters select two guards, two forwards and one center from each conference. The 120 players on the ballot were selected by a panel of media who regularly cover the NBA: Bill Simmons (Grantland), Sekou Smith (NBA.com), Doug Smith (Toronto Star/PBWA), and Ian Thomsen (Sports Illustrated).

    NBA All-Star 2012 in Orlando will bring together some of the most talented and passionate players in the league's history for a global celebration of the game. TNT will televise the All-Star Game for a 10th consecutive year, marking Turner Sports' 28th year of All-Star coverage. NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm will feature the Haier Shooting Stars, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, and Sprite Slam Dunk. Other events at NBA All-Star 2012 will include the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and NBA All-Star Jam Session. Orlando also hosted NBA All-Star in 1992.

    The leaders of both the Eastern and Western Conference players for the first returns of 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint are below:
    All-Star Balloting Presented By Sprint | Eastern Conference

    Forwards: LeBron James (Mia) 640,789; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 496,351; Amar'e Stoudemire (NYK) 178,797; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 173,161; Chris Bosh (Mia) 140,601; Paul Pierce (Bos) 94,071; Luol Deng (Chi) 85,086; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 54,739; Carlos Boozer (Chi) 53,477; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 43,154.

    Guards: Derrick Rose (Chi) 640,476; Dwyane Wade (Mia) 637,912; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 253,969; Ray Allen (Bos) 174,934; Deron Williams (NJN) 89,128; Jose Calderon (Tor) 42,929; John Wall (Was) 38,025; Richard Hamilton (Chi) 36,418; Kyrie Irving (Cle) 27,713; Joe Johnson (Atl) 23,384.

    Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 754,737; Joakim Noah (Chi) 75,038; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 61,774; Joel Anthony (Mia) 41,832; JaVale McGee (Was) 24,713; Al Horford (Atl) 23,546.
    All-Star Balloting Presented By Sprint | Western Conference

    Forwards: Kevin Durant (OKC) 633,538; Blake Griffin (LAC) 394,264; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 231,832; Pau Gasol (LAL) 185,428; Kevin Love (Min) 143,814; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 118,268; Tim Duncan (SA) 81,783; Lamar Odom (Dal) 59,686; Metta World Peace (LAL) 39,006; Danilo Gallinari (Den) 34,438.

    Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 690,613; Chris Paul (LAC) 540,173; Ricky Rubio (Min) 133,520; Steve Nash (Pho) 118,922; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 107,197; Kyle Lowry (Hou) 90,725; Monta Ellis (GS) 63,696; Manu Ginobili (SA) 50,765; Jason Kidd (Dal) 49,596; Chauncey Billups (LAC) 42,657.

    Centers: Andrew Bynum (LAL) 496,597; DeAndre Jordan (LAC) 134,961; Marc Gasol (Mem) 102,116; Nenê (Den) 94,167; Marcin Gortat (Pho) 62,631; Kendrick Perkins (OKC) 41,579.

    I feel bad for Roy really Joel Anthony has more votes than Roy


    Roy has been the 2nd best C in the east so far and it isnt even close.

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    Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert

    Bandwagon Heat fans are just people who feel too insecure about sticking with a team when they're horrible. These fans are probably the same who voted for the Celtics back when the Heat had the worst record in the league and picked.....Beasley

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      Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert

      All Star voting is a joke.
      "George's athleticism is bananas!" - Marc J. Spears

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      • #4
        Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert

        It's a disgrace, but it's irrelevant. Neither player is being voted the starter, and if Roy keeps up his current play, the coaches will almost certainly put him on the team as a reserve.

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          Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

          What a joke

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          • #6
            Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert

            Originally posted by GrangeRusHibbert View Post
            It's a disgrace, but it's irrelevant. Neither player is being voted the starter, and if Roy keeps up his current play, the coaches will almost certainly put him on the team as a reserve.
            True true. The coaches will easily pick Roy Hibbert over Tyson Chandler and that joke Joel Anthony.

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            • #7
              Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

              The West is as much a joke as the East. Nene is far better the Jordan.
              I guess everyone out there is a homer just like me, and the Clippers just gained a bunch of band wagon fans.
              Why do teams tank? Ask a Spurs fan.

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              • #8
                Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                What not Lance? I guess they didn't watch the game last night .................................
                @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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                • #9
                  Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                  I feel horrible for Roy. He is the #2 Center by a mile. Noah is the only one that you could even consider putting near Roy's name(Howard is obviously untouchable).

                  I don't know about Jordan...he had a fantastic game against the Heat last night. If he continues that type of play, then he most definitely deserves all star consideration.

                  A side note: the all star voting and the way that everyone treats all stars is a joke. I mean paul pierce has a lot of votes and he has been a train wreck this year. Basically if you are a starter on a large market team, you will receive votes.

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                  • #10
                    Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                    It should't matter. Howard is going to get the starting spot anyways, it'll be up to the coaches to decide between Noah, Hibbert, and whoever else I'm forgetting.

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                    • #11
                      Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                      I don't see why anyone would care about this. Howard is going to the all-star game. Whoever comes in after him is totally irrelevant.

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                      • #12
                        Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                        Originally posted by Kstat View Post
                        I don't see why anyone would care about this. Howard is going to the all-star game. Whoever comes in after him is totally irrelevant.
                        Who allowed he who should not be named to hijack Kstat's account?
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                        • #13
                          Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                          How did Joel Anthony wind up on the ballot? I like him, but the guy's averaging 3 points/4 rebounds a game.

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                            Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                            Originally posted by imawhat View Post
                            How did Joel Anthony wind up on the ballot? I like him, but the guy's averaging 3 points/4 rebounds a game.
                            100% agree!

                            But prolly because he is a Hate (I believe that to be the term for a single Heat player, no?)
                            Nothing in life worth having comes easy.

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                            • #15
                              Re: All star voting numbers as of now Joel Anthony has more votes than Hibbert and Hibbert is not in the top 6

                              Joel Anthony has one HUGE family..

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