Doc Rivers Remarks On Kobe Bryant Leading NBA All-Star Game Voting

Kobe Bryant is helping prove that the NBA All-Star, and All-Star games for that matter, are popularity contests.

Griffin was third among Western Conference frontcourt players with 182,107 votes, also trailing Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant (349,473). All three have one vital thing in common – dedication to excellence.

“It was as close to a must-win as you can have in the regular season”, said Clippers guard J.J. Redick, who had 14 points. The Lakers are now 5-25. Facing the Clippers’ 2nd unit, the Lakers youngsters found a rhythm & just kept at it, forcing Doc Rivers’ hand & making him reinsert the starters with just a couple of minutes to go.

The Lakers appeared within striking distance after opening the fourth quarter with a 17-2 run. Despite a 28-point lead, they were wrong. The Clippers led 85-57 after three.

“He (Kobe) has been good the last 10 games or so”. Chris Paul had 32 points, five rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Clippers. He is listed at 6-foot-6, so it is not surprising that he made it there at some point, but it may come as a bit of a shock because of how late he is into his career, according to Lakers Nation.

Rookie Larry Nance Jr. jumped high for a defensive rebound near the free-throw line but somehow batted the ball in a flawless arc into the Clippers’ basket. Kobe got hot in the second quarter, scoring nine points in around two minutes. Plus, as mentioned before, anyone who makes it known that they’re retiring has usually been a staple in the All-Star Game.

Paul and Jordan were part of the “Hoopers” family in the new State Farm Insurance ads that debuted on Christmas, with Paul playing the father and Jordan the mother. “And then over the years, you hear more stories”.

The 65th NBA All-Star game will be played in Toronto on February 14. “So, we just have to keep working”. That was, no question, the prudent decision, a head coach looking out for his player’s best interest.

It may sound maudlin, but for Pierce, it’s a privilege to grace the same court as Bryant before Bryant rides off into the sunset at the end of this season. “Man, I wanted to play so bad tonight, and I came this close”, he said, holding two fingers close together. “As much as his influence has been on this game, from his youth and the future of basketball, it’s always special because guys like Kobe really raise the (level) of play when you’re out there with him”.