Kyrie Irving, Anderson Varejao Snubbed For All Star Game

by Conrad Kaczmarek on Feb 9, 2012 7:27 PM CST in Cleveland Cavaliers in the News

The NBA announced the reserves for the 2012 All Star Game on Thursday night. Cavaliers fans will be disappointed to find out that both Kyrie Irving and Anderson Varejao were left off of the team.

Varejao leads the NBA in offensive rebounding and is averaging 11 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.

Kyrie Irving is 8th in the East in PER at 21.66 and is averaging 18 points and 5.1 assists per game on 49/41/83 shooting.

Here's the full list of players that were selected as all star reserves:

The Eastern Conference reserves:

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce

New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala.

(h/t CBS Sports)

Other snubs around the Eastern conference include Brandon Jennings, Rajon Rondo, Greg Monroe, and Josh Smith.

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there no way hibbert deserves more than av .hibbert has better more points per game and has more block’s but they shoot about the same percentage hibbert 50.9%to50.7% the rest andy more, rebounds ,assists and steals roy hibbert does have more turnovers. i think av should have got in.

by beanjames on Feb 9, 2012 7:46 PM CST reply actions

Tyson Chandler

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by johnf34 on Feb 10, 2012 8:29 AM CST up reply actions

Would have loved to see Andy get picked because its not only stats that should be looked. The things stats dont showfor his effort and impact of this team. I think if Cavs had a better record his chances would have been better, but team record shouldnt effect the choices but i think it does. Irving will get many chances during his career to be a allstar for sure. So all i can say is, lets see how Andy fairs against Hibbert when they play Indiana! GO WILDTHING!!!!!!

by micksgol52@yahoo.com on Feb 9, 2012 7:54 PM CST reply actions

Yes, Irving will be an all star next year. No doubt in my mind.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Feb 9, 2012 8:03 PM CST up reply actions

you are right of course,he does much more than his numbers indicate .after the game last night i went to the clippers blog and,they were talki about the fact that andy drew 9 fouls lastnight five of were offensive fouls .i just used stats in my arguments because so many people say he just draws charges .but cavs fan know does much more than that!!

by beanjames on Feb 9, 2012 8:44 PM CST up reply actions

yes,irving will make all star game in the next year or two .that’s why i am more upset about andy.this was his year to make it.oh well he still numero uno in my book.

by beanjames on Feb 9, 2012 8:31 PM CST reply actions

to say my feelings politely

F*** that!

by UnSafe 70 on Feb 9, 2012 8:52 PM CST reply actions

I agree with this.

FearTheSword, SBNation's Cleveland Cavaliers blog

by Conrad Kaczmarek on Feb 9, 2012 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

I think this is crap.

by emily522 on Feb 9, 2012 10:01 PM CST reply actions

Neither quite deserve it. Get over it people. They were close and we’re biased.

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by johnf34 on Feb 9, 2012 10:08 PM CST reply actions

John hates fun.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Feb 9, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

No, I hate arm sleeves, Derek Fisher, twitter, fantasy football and people who wait at the end of starting line tunnels to do the “three high fives and a salute” handshake.

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by johnf34 on Feb 9, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions