Great Job, TrueHoop & Friends...

by Scott Schroeder on Feb 3, 2009 3:49 PM EST

So, I'm a little late on blogging today (interesting week for myself...), and just now made it over to check out TrueHoop. Turns out The TrueHoop Network, delivered a killer set of suggestions for the All-Star Game. Among them, was this gem of ideas (NOT INCLUDING anything from Ridiculous Upside founder Ridiculous Matt, suspiciously!)

Dan Feldman, Piston Powered: Get rid of the sophomores. Would you rather see Kevin Durant and Co. beat up up on some first-year players or get a chance to see Kevin Love, Marreese Speights, Eric Gordon, Mario Chalmers and Joe Alexander in extended action?

Mike Kurylo, Knickerblogger: I’d like to see the freshmen play the NBDL All Stars. It’s become apparent that the NBDL is a viable source of NBA level talent. I think this would be a competitive game, since each has something valuable to play for. The D-Leaguers will be fighting to show that they belong in the league, and they may have an extra chip on their shoulder playing millionaire rookies.

M. Haubs, The Painted Area: Wow, Rookie vs. D-League is a fantastic idea. Absolutely no downside. Huge increase in the game’s intensity.

Rob Mahoney, The Two Man Game: Seems like a great way to turn nothing into something, and it’s a wonderful idea to integrate the under-appreciated D-Leaguers.

What do you think?

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This is a perfect idea. I would love to see this happen. Durant and the rest of the sophomores had their chance last season. Just because you’re a rookie or sophomore shouldn’t mean you automatically get to participate in All-Star weekend. I can see the merit of the rookies competing, but the sophomores? Again? Not only would the D-Leaguers get to play on a higher level, but they’d get even more exposure, not just to coaches and team personnel, but all of the world that’s tuning in to the game.

by ben.renz on Feb 3, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions