All-Star Team Preview:EAST

This is the second part of a series of posts regarding the NBA all-star game. In this article, I will be previewing the Eastern all-star team. The all-star game will be taking place in Dallas, Texas on February 14.

EAST

PG-Allen Iverson: This superstar is nearing the end of a spectacular career. Actually, scratch that, his spectacular career was already ended this year. He started the year as Memphis Grizzly, but after playing under five games in one month, he was released into free agency, when he announced his retirement. Shortly after that, he was offered a contract by the team that he first ever played for, the team he established his super stardom with, and, the only team that he seems to be able to excel for. If you haven't guessed the team by now, you must have no idea who Allen Iverson is. (Philadelphia 76ers) Personally, I don't think that his stats exactly scream "all-star," but i think that this all-star game is a fitting good-bye to an amazing player, who is likely to retire after this season.

SG-Dwayne Wade: Although his stats are slightly down this year compared to last year, Dwayne Wade is one of the games brightest stars and is almost a lock for the starting shooting guard every year barring injury.

SF-Lebron James: This has been the year that Lebron has established himself as the best overall player in the NBA. Before this year, there was always the argument that Kobe might have an edge over him, but so far this year, Lebron's Cavaliers have not been defeated by the Kobe led Lakers. Now all we have to do is wait for a Kobe vs. Lebron championship series.

PF-Kevin Garnett: No other player in this year's all-star game has appeared in as many all-star games (13 all-star appearances) as Kevin Garnett. That being said, Kevin is 35 years old and might only get a few more chance after this one to play in the all-star game.

C-Dwight Howard: Sure, his stats aren't eye-popping like they were last year, and he isn't playing with the same aggression as last year, but don't be fooled, Dwight Howard is definitely worthy of being an all-star.