2013 NBA All Star Reserves

The 2012-2013 NBA All Star reserves will be announced today, since we here at the SoCalSportsGuys haven't blogged about anything since Juan Manuel Marquez' brutal knockout victory over arch nemesis Manny Pacquiao, I will make a case for whom I think should make the cut. Let's get to the nitty gritty.

Western Conference

Russell Westbrook - I haven't been much of a fan of WestBRICK as a point guard, but this season he has been as good a facilitator than he has ever been. Alot of it has to do with the fact he has Kevin Durant nailing nearly every shot he attempts this season. Kidding aside, Westbrook is the most physical PG in the game because of his size advantage and cut throat approach to the game. Westbrook is averaging 22.7 points per game, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds. Westbrook is a sure lock to make the cut, but I needed to say something about him.

Tony Parker - The suave but gritty Frenchman is doing nothing out of the ordinary, just posting a typical Tony Parker season. He still gets to the basket with, almost seemingly scoring at ease in Coach Pops' system. TP averages just under 20 PPG at 19.8, 7.4 AST and 2.9 REB in just under 33 minutes per game. Another sure lock for the ASG, Parker will have fun competing in the Skills Challenge and possibly lobbing up a few passes for Blake Griffin.

Stephen Curry - Steph Curry has been a warrior (no pun intended) from beyond the arc all season long shooting a lights out 46 percent. Coming off a game where he bested his counterpart and ASG lock Westbrook, Curry further justified his bid to make the team with 31 pts, 7 ast, 4 steals and 3 boards. Curry is averaging 20.9 ppg, 6.6 ast, 4.1 reb and a whooping 3.2 three pointers made per game. If Curry is snubbed from a trip to Houston, David Lee better represent the Golden State.



James Harden - Another fill in, don't believe me check his stat line. 25.8 ppg, 5.4 ast, 4.5 reb and 1.9 steals. Need I say more? Thanks.

David Lee - D.Lee has been my favorite player to watch for some odd reason since his days in New York playing along Danilo Galinari another favorite player of mine to watch. I have driven my Facebook friends and Twitter followers crazy with my banter of Lee being a top-3 power forward, and the big fella has done nothing but back up every statement I have made of him. A few weeks ago, he was the only player in the league averaging over 20 ppg and 10 boards a night. His scoring has dropped to 19.6 ppg but he still grabs 10.8 boards a night. Add that along with a finesse you only see in European players, a soft touch makes him a triple double waiting to happen every night, averaging 3.7 ast a game. Lee's play is one of the biggest reasons the Warriors are in second place in the Pacific Division. They don't have the best record in the league, but they have three statement wins over the Clippers, a season tempo win over the Thunder and a victory of the defending champions, the Heat. Lee may get snubbed this season for the likes of a Zach Randolph or LaMarcus Aldridge and if that happens, I'm boycotting the all star game. I promise.

Tim Duncan - Old Faithful! Duncan is still amazing posting some of the best numbers of his career at the age of 36. He still has the sweetest touch, still has flawless footwork, still kisses the ball off the glass prettier than anyone I've ever seen do it. 17.5 ppg, 9.8 reb, 2.8 ast and 2.7 blocks per game. The old man can't run up and down the court like he used to but he will still block the living day light out of the ball if you drive the lane on him and your name isn't Blake Griffin. Duncan should be the starting center alone based of his numbers, but unfortunately this is just a popularity contest, just ask Jeremy Lin.

I glance at my clock and I realize it is 4 p.m. and the reserves are minutes away from being announced, I wish I had time to get into why I think Marc Gasol should make the squad and the Eastern Conference, but time wasn't on my side this time. I will try to write my reaction to the rosters in the coming days, but until then, be easy y'all.

- Jose