USA Today Tonight's official announcement that Nikola Jokic would be Denver's first All-Star since Carmelo Anthony in 2011 was a mere formality. Any NBA observer knew that Jokic was a shoo-in for the All-Star Game; the real question was whether he would be a starter. As the talisman for the West's second best team, Jokic made a compelling argument. He's one of only seven players in the league averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game, but unlike the rest of the b

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron bring on an array of guest to discuss NBA All-Star Weekend. Rising Star Recap - The World wins again, 155-124 - Bogdan Bogdanovic for MVP - Does the World care more? - More international NBA talent Skills Challenge - Jac Manuell Contestants: Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets), Joel Embiid (76ers), Al Horford (Celtics), Lauri Markkanen (Bulls), Buddy Hield (Kings), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), *Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Andre Drummond (Pistons), Lou William

The annual weekend-long All Star festivities bring about a new array of exciting moments that monopolize our group chats and newsfeeds in the best way possible. This year’s events from The Big Easy brought some notable headlines, swirling trade rumors, and awkward reunions between former teammates that ended in the lob heard ‘round the world. But with all the good, comes the oh-so-bad, and this year definitely had some lackluster moments that will live in the All Star Hall of

The annual NBA All Star Game features the best and brightest stars from around the Association who get to showcase their talent in front of millions of fans. Every season gives us a few first time All-Stars that join the festivities for the NBA’s biggest exhibition game of the year. This season is of no exception, with four fresh faces ready to throw it down and dish it out on a night to remember. With the game in The Big Easy this year, the 24 All Stars will look to emulate

Nikola Jokic The center position in the league has been changing for years now and in today's NBA, big men must be multifaceted to make a considerable impact. Teams are beginning to implement smaller lineups and are relying less and less on getting the ball into the paint. To be an elite center you need to be able to help the team in more ways than just simply relying on the old school big man mentality of bully ball and brute force. Finesse is as big a part of a big man’s ro

Last week, TNT revealed the starters for the 2016-2017 NBA All-Star game. There were some disappointments for obvious reasons. But quite frankly, it happens almost every year. I guess I can understand why some would vote for Steph Curry over Russell Westbrook. Curry is the more popular player. Chef Curry shoots long 3-pointers, with a pretty release and when it goes in, it looks awesome. He’s on a great team, with a better record. It just doesn’t justify the season that Russe

Our staffs tell you who was snubbed as an NBA All-Star starter. Jonathan Ebrahimi (@awrashoo) : For starters, I think we all agree that Westbrook was snubbed this year. He’s keeping a largely under-talented Thunder team in the thick of the playoff hunt and is putting up historically great numbers to do it. Out East, there are two players I feel have been overlooked. For starters, Isaiah Thomas has been having a wonderful season for Boston. His team is winning and he’s the mai

Every year we have snubs. Every year we have players who honestly shouldn’t be there. The criteria to become an All Star becomes a debate. Do you reward winning? Is it statistics? Or perhaps both? Maybe it’s a popularity contest after all? The NBA did a great job this year, allowing players and media to take part in the voting process to determine the starters selections. Fans will account for 50 percentage of the vote, which all current players and a panel of basketball medi