Updated: January 18, 2013, 12:43 am ET

All-Star starting lineup snubs?

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports

We voted for the NBA All-Star Game starters. We even had more ways to vote than ever before, with social media integrated.

But we all can agree that we don’t always get it right.

It’s time to take a hard look at our 10 All-Star Game starters. Keep in mind that you don’t have to stick to traditional positions; the requirement is for two backcourt players and three frontcourt players.

The idea is to get the five best players in each conference into the lineup.

Who was snubbed? Who most deserved his spot? Here’s a statistical comparison (through Wednesday’s games):

EASTERN CONFERENCE BACKCOURT

Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics: 13.0 points, 11.2 assists and 5.1 rebounds a game, 49.2% shooting.

Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat: 19.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists a game, 50.4% shooting.

Other candidates to consider:

  • Monta Ellis, Milwaukee Bucks: 18.8 points, 5.4 assists and 3.5 rebounds a game, 39.8% shooting.
  • Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers: 18.0 points, 8.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds a game, 45.8% shooting.
  • Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers: 23.5 points, 5.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds a game, 46.3% shooting.
  • Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks: 18.3 points, 5.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals a game, 40.5% shooting.
  • Kemba Walker, Charlotte Bobcats: 18.0 points, 5.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds a game, 42.9% shooting.

    • EASTERN CONFERENCE FRONTCOURT

    Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks: 29.3 points and 6.2 rebounds a game, 46.1% shooting.

    Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics: 14.6 points and 7.0 rebounds a game, 51.1% shooting.

    LeBron James, Miami Heat: 26.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists a game, 54.6% shooting.

    Other candidates to consider:

  • Chris Bosh, Miami Heat: 17.8 points and 7.1 rebounds a game, 55.0% shooting.
  • Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks: 12.4 points and 10.9 rebounds a game, 67.2% shooting.
  • Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls: 17.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists a game, 44.5% shooting.
  • Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets: 22.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks a game, 51.7% shooting.
  • Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics: 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists a game, 43.1% shooting.
  • David West, Indiana Pacers: 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds a game, 47.3% shooting.

    • WESTERN CONFERENCE BACKCOURT

    Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers: 29.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists a game, 47.8% shooting.

    Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers: 16.8 points, … [For more on Who was snubbed from NBA All-Star Game starting lineups?, click here.]

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