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Thank god it’s over.  I mean, of all the all star games, I’ve always loved the NBA’s the most….but the lack of defense being played really makes this an exhibition.  I really don’t see a need to name an MVP-

Things got off to an offensive start Friday night in the “rookie/sophomore” game as the sophomores beat the rookies 155-114.  Here’s the kicker: The sophomores were led by David Lee who hit 14 of 14 shots and scored 30 points.  Now Lee is an improved player this year, don’t get me wrong, but the fact that he’s only topped 20 points twice in regular season games should tell you something about the worthiness of this game.  Yeah, I know, it’s just for fun, but still like Bill Walton would say: “Play some defense!”

I did enjoy the 3 point competition on Saturday.  Jason Kapono was a very deserving winner.  The dunk contest was “decent”.  The guy I predicted to win (Gerald Green) won, but Dwight Howard got robbed.  Like Jordan could ever touch that part of the backboard.  Also, I’ve got nothing against Nate Robinson, in fact I like him, but him trying like 40 times to do the same dunk gets pretty tiring.

The All Star game?  It sucked.  It was never close, had no intensity, and was boring.  Honestly, I can go to the Y and watch guys play like that.

The best moment of the entire weekend was Charles Barkley racing Dick Bavetta.  The fact that Bavetta dove and actuall cut his knee was awesome.  I really  thought Dick was gonna kill Charles, but Charles runs pretty well for a big dude.  Honestly, that was the most entertaining thing I saw all weekend.  Anyway, rather than continue to rant, I’ll just compile what photo and video highlights I can.

Barkley vs. Bavetta Video (YouTube/Awful Announcing)

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