Rondo & KG still projected to start All-Star game after 2nd returns
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (2nd, Eastern Conference backcourt) and forward/center Kevin Garnett (3rd, frontcourt) maintained their positions in the second returns of balloting for the 2013 NBA All-Start game. Both are on pace to start the 62nd annual game in February in Houston.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Frontcourt: LeBron James (Mia) 970,314; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 891,759; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 328,716; Chris Bosh (Mia) 308,194; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 260,000; Paul Pierce (Bos) 171,601; Joakim Noah (Chi) 129,331; Josh Smith (Atl) 111,260; Anderson Varejao (Cle) 99,955; Amar’e Stoudemire (NYK) 90,996; Shane Battier (Mia) 88,800; Andrew Bynum (Phi) 84,939; Luol Deng (Chi) 76,400; Brook Lopez (BKN) 67,991; Jeff Green (Bos) 52,785.
Backcourt: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 645,875; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 574,272; Deron Williams (BKN) 309,778; Kyrie Irving (Cle) 258,193; Ray Allen (Mia) 195,142; Monta Ellis (Mil) 71,287; Raymond Felton (NYK) 66,745; Jrue Holiday (Phi) 56,683; Jason Terry (Bos) 52,833; Brandon Jennings (Mil) 49,122.
I still expect Rondo to win the starting nod. Might come down to the wire between Garnett and Bosh for the final frontcourt spot, so keep voting CelticsLifers! You know there are plenty of bandwagon Heat fans that want to see their Big 3 all starting.
In a related note, if Rondo and Wade start in the backcourt as it's looking will be the case, I'd love to see Rondo barely pass to Wade at all. Just keep looking Wade off.
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