All-Star Dropouts

Recently, it has come to my attention that both Allen Iverson (East) and Kobe Bryant (West) will not be competing in this year's all star game. This will greatly effect the outcome of the all star game. Previously, I stated that it would hard for the Eastern All Stars to beat the West, (See Article Here) but now that I have received this information, I have changed my mind, and I know predict that the East will easily come out on top. Although I'm definietly not a Kobe fan, there is no denying that it will be very hard for any other Western all star to step up bring the offensive prowess that Kobe brought to the West.