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    Ball Don't Lie

    Video: Meet each of your 2012 All-Star starters

    By Kelly Dwyer | Ball Don't Lie – Fri, Feb 3, 2012 12:35 PM EST

    Dwyane Wade and LeBron James in the 2012 All-Star Game jerseys (Getty Images)

    On Thursday the NBA announced the starters that will take the floor at the outset of the 2012 All-Star game, and while we had a few minor quibbles here and there with the fans vote, more or less the starting fives are on point.

    And, in the spirit of slow-mo video and lots of cool dunks, let's take a look at video breakdowns as furnished by the NBA, for each of the announced starters.

    Dig:

    Eastern Conference

    Guard, Derrick Rose:

    Guard, Dwyane Wade:

    Forward, LeBron James:

    Forward, Carmelo Anthony:

    Center, Dwight Howard:

    Western Conference

    Guard, Chris Paul:

    Guard, Kobe Bryant:

    Forward, Kevin Durant:

    Forward, Blake Griffin:

    Center, Andrew Bynum:

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    81 comments

    • Hoa
      Hoa  •  Santa Ana, California  •  3 months ago
      is this drew's 1st year?
      • NBA Referee
        NBA Referee 3 months ago
        yah dude
      • andrew chang
        andrew chang 3 months ago
        Yup congratz to bynum he deserves an allstar selection before being traded LOL
      • Jon
        Jon 2 months ago
        Bynum won't be on the trading block...Pau, not so much.
    • Davaa
      Davaa  •  Ulan Bator, Mongolia  •  3 months ago
      Carmelo shouldn't start. but atlanta's Smit good
    • Mark B
      Mark B  •  3 months ago
      punk Miami punks
    • ......
      ......  •  3 months ago
      kevin love ftw!!!
    • jmebro
      jmebro  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      I just watched Bynum's video and at about the 30 second mark he took about 5 steps after a rebound. Where are the refs.....lol
    • laker fan 1989
      laker fan 1989  •  Irvine, California  •  3 months ago
      Ugly Jerseys look like little league jerseys.....
    • EmZ
      EmZ  •  Manila, Philippines  •  3 months ago
      Fine with the starters. I hope Lebron or Kobe will not be too greedy with the ball.
    • John
      John  •  Bellevue, Washington  •  3 months ago
      Nugget Rookie Faried mentioned that he would like to be in the slam dunk contest at the All Star game. Has anyone heard anything more about it?
    • Anthonyy_nba
      Anthonyy_nba  •  Texarkana, Texas  •  3 months ago
      why is mello at PF -_- im a huge fan of mello but i dont think he should be a starter this year especially over a TRUE PF LIKE uh lets say josh smith or kevin love...

      cmon NBA fans lets make some better choices in players that actually are playin good year round
      • Ricky
        Ricky 3 months ago
        Kevin love is on the west not east
    • John
      John  •  3 months ago
      Every player that got traded for melo has been better than him this year, put them in the joke of an all star game...
    • totoy latero
      totoy latero  •  Manila, Philippines  •  3 months ago
      Love even Aldridge or Dirk should start instead of Griffin . Melo's spot has other alternative/ Iguodala, Granger or even Josh Smith.
    • af
      af  •  3 months ago
      Nothing like an All Star game after 25 games. The NBA is a joke.
      • Jason
        Jason 3 months ago
        Some teams will have played 35 games by the All-Star game. That is over half the season. What more do you want?
      • Kobefan
        Kobefan 3 months ago
        go watch pro bowl then
      • Oninz
        Oninz 3 months ago
        or try watching the all star game and jack off =)
    • Josh jan jenairre Cahilig
      Josh jan jenairre Cahilig  •  Manila, Philippines  •  3 months ago
      melo Su$%..
    • SWAGGIN 23
      SWAGGIN 23  •  Decatur, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      Lets see who's the best center, Howard or Bynum....
    • MDDLupFNGZ
      MDDLupFNGZ  •  3 months ago
      whose in the slam dunk contest?
    • j.c.
      j.c.  •  Funabashi-shi, Japan  •  3 months ago
      Surprised "Money Hungry" Stern didn't let the Chinese fans go ahead and put Yao Ming in again this year!!

      But seriously, the West is the Best.
    • TUCK FEXAS
      TUCK FEXAS  •  3 months ago
      No Westbrook, please.
    • Cesar
      Cesar  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  3 months ago
      KD W0ULD L0VE 2 B PART 0F THAT MAN MANW1CTH!
    • laughing hyena
      laughing hyena  •  3 months ago
      I didn't vote but hey, it's their choice. So what if you think the guy sucks, he appeals to others. And yeah, All Star game is just for show so what's the fuzz?
    • TK
      TK  •  Sun Valley, California  •  3 months ago
      The West has a dream team.
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