LJ
Years ago
Just wondering on peoples thoughts on who the best player is that has never made an all-star team.
Would have to put a few players in there who are currently playing
such as Lamar Odom and Jason Terry?
Who else?
Moses Guthrie
Years ago
Drazen Petrovic by a street. Other notables include KC Jones (HOF), Eddie Johnson, Derek Harper, Byron Scott, Rn Harper, Marcus Camby, Andre Miller, Mike Bibby, Lamar Odom, Cedric Maxwell, Toni Kukoc .....
But the biggest omission is Petrovic. Instead they named Anderson and Coleman.
orbit
Years ago
Thats the end of that debate Moses - u know your shit!
I was going to say Drazen Petrovic, comfortably.
Mystro
Years ago
Drazen was a beast, I still watch the Barcelona Olympic Final match on DVD every couple of weeks lol
ANON12
Years ago
If you have ever watched the ESPN story about Drazen you would be saddened by he lack of opportunities in the NBA (particularly in the early days). The films of him playing in the Olympics etc show what an amazing talent he was. His death was tragic from the point of view of basketball fans. Had he not passed away and given the right team he would have dominated in the NBA and certainly have played as an All-Star and probably have made the Hall of Fame.
The_Champ33
Years ago
Anon12
I totally agree. There was no chance he'd push Drexler out of his spot and sadly took ages to be traded.
Definitely an awesome player with lot's of talent and sadly taken too soon in the end.
The other sad part was the broken friendship with Vlade Divac due to the wars etc.
Mr Blaxck.
Years ago
Drazen Petrovic hands down; from back in the day when the NBA rated Euro players as a bit of a sideshow
Ricey
Years ago
Did any other player call Jordan out on court and then make him look silly? Drazen was all star worthy in his time at Nets. Don't understand how he could have been looked over at that point
Matt Ryan
Years ago
Kenny "The Jet" Smith could also be included- 2× NBA Champion (1994-1995) with Houston Rockets where he was starting point guard - NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988) - Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1987)
Technically speaking Kenny Anderson and Derrick Coleman were selected for the 1994 all-star team, Drazen died before the season. Tough ask for Drazen to make it in the east ahead of Jordan and Joe Dumars in his prime and Reggie Miller all at SG and playing for the East.
As of right now Id say Josh Smith of the Hawks has been shafted to not be an all-star....still has plenty of time though.
Curtley
Years ago
Rod Strickland and Derek harper come to mind..... Did Steve smith ever play?
Curtley
Years ago
Rod Strickland and Derek harper come to mind..... Did Steve smith ever play?
I think Steve Smith made the team in 1994, could be wrong.
David
Years ago
Rony Seikaly, Dino Radja, Rex Chapman (with phoenix), Jerome Kersey (when he was young)..
Steve Smith played in the all-star game in 1998 here's the proof.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_NBA_All-Star_Game
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