Amar’e ends All-Star drought in New York

By Tyler Pager

The last time the New York Knicks had a starter on the All-Star team was in 1992 when Patrick Ewing represented the Knickerbockers. However, Amar’e Stoudemire has ended that streak, after being voted into the 2011 All-Star game as a starting forward. This is Stoudemire’s 6th All-Star appearance after five years playing for the Western Conference; this will mark his first time playing for the Eastern Conference.

LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Derrick Rose, and Dwight Howard will join Stoudemire on the East team. The West team is comprised of Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and Yao Ming, who is injured and someone will be selected to take his spot.

Another Knick is also being considered to be selected as an All-Star reserve. Raymond Felton has a chance of joining Amar’e Stoudemire in Los Angeles if he is picked. The reserve picks will be announced February 3rd.

The 2011 All-Star Game will be played on February 20th in Los Angeles.


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2 comments:

  1. That is way to long to go without a first team All Star in NY, it is really hard to even wrap your mind around how it could happen.

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  2. Was not a big fan of amare in phoenix but he has really earned his spot this year.

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