(Totally unrelated but funny picture of men playing with balls)
There’s an ongoing controversy with regards to the NBA All-Star Game selection process. It seems that certain popular players (Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady) are leading the selection process although they have barely played or are averaging the worst stats in their careers. McGrady for example has just played in 6 games this season and is currently in exile from his team since they were actually winning without him.
The selection process is 100% determined by fan voting. Fans can vote either through a paper ballot, text and even by logging online. There are certain complaints that the process needs to be modified since more qualified but lesser known players are rarely given the chance to be name an all-star. Suggestions have been made to take into account the votes of coaches, players, and the media.
I would have to disagree with these suggestions. I think that it is always better to give what the fans want (although they might not actually be watching the games). The All-Star selection is really a popularity contest and there is nothing wrong with that. The NBA and other organizations provide countless awards for both individual and team achievement. Furthermore, lesser known players are also given the chance to participate in the All-Star Game either as a reserve or with the other events in the All-Star Weekend. Lastly, these veterans players help build the success the NBA enjoys today and it is never a bad idea to recognize their hard work.
(7th Post Mark Johan Lim)
1 comment:
one way to have a compromise is have half from the fans votes and the other half from actual performance of players. hay, gone are the days when even when they are old (malone, jordan, pippen, etc), magaling pa rin. popularity really reflects actual performance.
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