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WIll a jazz player get into the all star game?

If at the time of decision we have a 4th seed then 100% yes. No way the coaches bring both CP3 and Griffin and don't get one of the Jazz if we got the better record.
 
Hayward should be in. As a Jazz fan who wants to keep him I think it makes his decision to stay easier if he gets in.
 
It will be a travesty, assuming we finish this stretch of the pre-all star season well, if Hayward or Gobert dont make it in.
 
The prom continues to be important, even well into adulthood.

In this case, it is far more important to be selected than it is to attend. But this event is still little more than a glorified high school dance.
 
Engorged On Unborn Gore said:
The prom continues to be important, even well into adulthood.

In this case, it is far more important to be selected than it is to attend. But this event is still little more than a glorified high school dance.
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I hate the all-star game. The game itself is horrible, and the way they select the players is stupid. The fact it means anything to the players makes it that much worse.
 
I think Gobert will make it. Dude is in his own class when it comes to rim protection. Hayward has much more competition so it will be tough for him.
 
MVP said:
I think Gobert will make it. Dude is in his own class when it comes to rim protection. Hayward has much more competition so it will be tough for him.
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Gobert has just as much competition. Hayward should make it, and Jazz fans should be hoping he does.
 
I think the coaches will select either Gobert or Hayward to get in. It may take an injury to someone though to make it really happen.
 
Hayward may get in ahead of Klay Thompson if Thompson is struggling.

Gobert is competing against Gasol, Draymond, Cousins and Towns.
 
AFAIK, the all-star team consist of 12 players, 5 backcourt and 7 frontcourt players.

In the west, I'd imagine the following are locks:
Frontcourt:
Kevin Durant
Kawhi Leonard
Anthony Davis
Marc Gasol

Backcourt:
Russell Westbrook
James Harden
Steph Curry (will not start, probably)

Very likely:
Frontcourt:
Not that many, really.

Backcourt:
Chris Paul
Damien Lillard
Klay Thompson
(only two can make it)

I'd say there are three frontcourt spots up for grabs. Candidates should be: Draymond Green, LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMarcus Cousins, Karl Towns, Blake Griffin. Gordon and Rudy will have to beat at least a few of those guys. I don't see both making it, but they might both deserve it. They do look at winning record, after all. Towns and Cousins should struggle there.

(Edit: Added Klay.)
 
If the Jazz stay on winning roll, I believe every head coach will vote for a Jazzman. But I also believe that no head coach will vote for two Jazzmen. Since both Rudy and Gordon are on a similar impact level, is it possible that they split the vote and neither get chosen? (7-7 or 6-8?). I'm not sure how many votes it takes to make the team on a typical year. And are "wildcard" votes counted the same as "bench" votes?
 
fishonjazz said:
Has gobert in and Hayward as close but no cigar.
That's what I think will happen too
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It had them both making the team.


Western conference starters:
Chris Paul
James Harden
Kawhi Leonard
Kevin Durant
Draymond Green

Bench:
Russell Westbrook
Stephen Curry
Marc Gasol
Rudy Gobert
DeMarcus Cousins

Wild cards:
Anthony Davis
Gordon Hayward
 
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