I'm really not a superstar

Chapter 221 All-Star Weekend

During the time when Dorsey was absent "due to injury".The league announced the list of the All-Star Game's bench lineup, the rookie challenge list, as well as the list of participants for the three-point contest, skill challenge, dunk contest, and other matters of the 58th All-Star Game.

All-Star Game Eastern Conference Lineup:
Starting lineup: Rose, Wade, James, Garnett, Howard.

Subs: Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Mo Williams, Rashard Lewis, Ray Allen, Joe Johnson, Chris Bosh, Danny Granger, Devon Harris
West Lineup:
Starters: Paul, Kobe, Stoudemire, Duncan, Yao Ming

Subs: Shaquille O'Neal, Brandon Roy, Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, David West, Chauncey Billups

Rookie Tournament Roster:
Sophomore Team: Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Al Horford, Luis Scola, Aaron Brooks, Wilson Chandler, Thaddeus Young, Yi Jianlian
Yes, this list is slightly different from the previous life.

By virtue of their wonderful performance after Christmas, the UAE successfully squeezed out the Pistons' Ronnie Stuckey and got on the last train of the second-year team!
Freshman Team: Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo, Joey Dorsey, Marc Gasol, Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez, Russell Westbrook, Brook Lopez, Michael Beasley

Due to Dorsey's selection, Eric Gordon in his previous life missed the first-year team.

Rose should not be selected for the rookie team because he was selected as an All-Star, but he directly wrote an open letter to the league, strongly urging to participate in the Rookie Challenge.

When the alliance heard that there was such a good thing, the stars were always too tired to fight more, but this time someone asked for more fights, and of course they readily agreed.

Skills Challenge players are Devon Harris, Ross, Parker, Mo Williams
The players in the three-point contest are Mike Bibby, Daquelle Cook, Danny Granger, Jason Kapono, Rashad Lewis, Roger Mason

Slam Dunk Contest: JR Smith, Rudy Fernandez, Joey Dorsey, Nate Robinson, Howard.

Originally, the league was worried about whether Dorsey's "injury" would affect his participation in the All-Star Game, but after confirmation, Dorsey assured that he had no problem.

Now, while Dorsey is getting a rest, he is thinking about dunking every day, preparing to make a blockbuster in the dunk contest.

On February 2, two days before the All-Star Weekend, the Rockets ushered in the last game before the All-Star Weekend.

Joey Dorsey is finally back.

If you look closely, there is still a slight bruise on his cheeks.

But fortunately, it looks black, and the audience can't see anything when they look at it from a distance.

After several consecutive breaks, it seemed that Dorsey was equipped with a fully charged battery.Energetic and high-spirited, he seems to have endless energy all over his body.

The Rockets, whose shooting guard position has been strengthened again, have returned to balance inside and outside, and finally found an attack point that can attack from the outside to the basket. The team's offense has become smooth again.

In the end, the Rockets defeated the Kings 94:86.

Dorsey scored 27 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots.

After this game, the first 2/3 of the Rockets' regular season is basically settled.

The Rockets currently have a record of 33 wins and 19 losses, ranking fifth in the Western Conference.

As I said before, from the Christmas game to the All-Star Game, it is the most important stalemate of the entire season.

At this stage, it's like 40 years of life, and the context of the entire season can basically be sorted out.

At this time, each team will actively conduct trades, those who should compete for the championship, those who should be poor, and those who should compete for the playoffs will also start a fierce battle.

The Rockets are currently entering a very delicate stage. With the strength they have shown, they have no hope of winning the championship. It is not a big problem to enter the playoffs, but there is a big question mark about how far they can go.

The advantages and disadvantages of the team are very clear. Yao Ming is unique in the interior. The joining of Ci Shiping brought a strong individual defense to the team.

But the weakness is also obvious, the point guard position is always a bit weak, whether it is Alston, Brooks or even Barry Sr., all have obvious shortcomings.

But the bigger problem is McGrady.As the head star with the most talent and the highest annual salary on the team, he has almost publicly broken with the team.He played from time to time, destroying the stability and continuity of the team's tactics.He obviously has an unparalleled talent, but when he plays, the team loses, and the chemical reaction that he has worked so hard to build is destroyed.But if he really doesn't play, the team will lose confidence again, which is equivalent to a lineup that is more than 2000 million US dollars less than the opponent!

And this is just the regular season, and when it comes to the playoffs where the real swords and guns are really contested, his talent determines the team's upper line and ceiling!

If McGrady's problem is not properly resolved, the Rockets will not go far!

Mosaic does not want to trade McGrady's trouble all the time, but at this stage, no one cares about it at all!
Tracy McGrady is like a time bomb that may explode over the Rockets at any time!

In the last 1/3 of the sprint schedule after the All-Star Game, the Rockets are busy.

Dorsey put aside these troubles for the time being, his mind has already flown to Phoenix with his body, and came to the All-Star Weekend show.

The 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend has a total of three days of specific activities.The arrangement is as follows:
February 2, Masters, NBDL DreamWorks, All-Star Rookie, Masters
On February 2th, Fans Carnival, Shooting Star Game, Skills Challenge, Three-Point Shootout,

dunk contest;

On February 2th, the All-Star Carnival and the main game of the All-Star Game.

The All-Star Game is like a huge show, where stars, media, and fans gather.All kinds of cultural and sports stars and capital tycoons also gathered together like cats that smelled fish.

Dorsey met many old friends, as well as many old opponents.

In the hotel where you stay, you can almost meet an acquaintance within a few steps.

"Joy, why did you run to the outside line in a flash? Although your inside skills are not very good, you won't be unable to get along in the paint!"

This is a joke from Brook Lopez.

"When I'm training later, I'm going to fight you one-on-one!"

This is a challenge from OJ Mayo.

"Hi rookie, I didn't expect you to come to Phoenix! I will pay attention to your performance in the rookie game and the slam dunk contest. If you don't play well, I will slap you in the media!"

This is a "goodwill" warning from "Senior Talker" Garnett.

"Joy, I hope the coach arranges you to play power forward this time, so that I can compete with you again!"

Yi Jianlian expressed his hope to Dorsey.

"Joy, the key to the All-Star Weekend is entertainment. Don't take it too seriously! Have fun."

This is the reminder given by the big brother Yao Ming in the tone of "someone who has been here".

"Joy, how did the organizing committee arrange the room? I want to transfer to a room with you!"

Of course, it was my good friend Ross who said this.

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Although Dorsey was not selected as an All-Star, he participated in two activities and was very busy. Coupled with his talkative attributes, he attracted people's attention.

Wherever you go, it is the object of people's attention and communication.

Not an All-Star is better than an All-Star!

Joey Dorsey's first All-Star Weekend is about to begin!

(End of this chapter)