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First Time NBA All Stars
by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright
The 2016 NBA All Star game with be very intriguing. This will be Kobe`s last year playing (retiring), Pau Gasol didn`t make it and Dirk will be taking a rest while on the team. The starting line ups is a ball handlers dream with Chris Paul, James Harden, John Wall and Kyrie Irving.
Let take a look at the new guys playing for the first time. Draymond Green, Andre Drummond and Isiah Thomas will make their first appearance in the 2016 game. Lets take a look at these young guys and how they got to be All stars.
Draymond Green - Forward GS Warriors
He leads the NBA in triple doubles with 6 this season. He`s a forward with great court vision and distribute the ball like a guard. He has good ball handling skills and will take a rebound and push it down the floor for a score or an assist. This won`t be his last All-Star game.
Andre Drummond - Center Detroit Pistons
He leads the league in double-double and in rebounds this season. He`s the face of the resurgence of the Pistons. He`s the only true center beside DeMarcus Cousins playing in this years game. Great as a post player when his back is facing the rim.
Isaiah Thomas - Point Guard Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens stepped into a hornets nest by becoming the head coach for the Boston Celtics. He had no stars and cornerstone for the rebuilding of the franchise. They traded away Jeff Green and others to rebuild. In comes Isaiah Thomas. He is the unquestioned leader for his team. The team roll when he has control of the ball. I can say I`m happy to see him shine.
This years All-Star Game will be one to remember. Not because of the star power but the first year players that have made their way to the forefront to the NBA`s elite. Great job guys.
