Article:ALL-STAR RESERVES ANNOUNCED

East: F: Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh: Bosh had a funny promo video trying to get him a spot and it worked. He also got this spot because of his 22.7 PPG and 9.1 RPG. Toronto is 25-20, and in the playoff picture. They may not catch the Celtics, but they should be a playoff team.

F: Boston Celtics Paul Pierce: Pierce has 20.1 PPG, 5.0 APG and 5.7 RPG this season, as he has been part of the Big 3 of the new Celtice. They are 35-8, and even though Ray Allen didn't make the team, Pierce and KG will represent. This losing skid hasn't helped.

G: Detroit Pistons Chauncey Billups. Chauncey is a top notch all-star. Year-in and year-out, he has put up all-star numbers and continues to be deserving.

G: Detroit Pistons Richard Hamilton: Pure shooter, pure scorer. Rip is a lethal threat and the eas tis happy to have the leagues best off the ball player.

F: Washington Wizards Caron Butler: Butler has stepped up big with Gilbert Arenas out. The Wiz are in 6th place and it has been because of Caron's play.

F: Washington Wizards Antawn Jamison: Just like Butler, Jamison has been key to the Wizards turn around from the 0-for start. Him and Caron form a great front line, and are deserving.

G: Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson: The Hawks are in the playoff picture as well. It's too bad they aren't clicking as well as some pre-season writters thought. Still, Johnson scores a lot and deserves the birth.

West:

G: Phoenix Suns Steve Nash- Mr. Basketball. Two-Time NBA MVP, make s the all-star team again. He is leading the Suns to the top of the Western Conference again, and his numbers aren't too shabby.

G: New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul: Until yesterday the Hornets were the best team in the west. 21/10 for this young stud. He has made almost as big of an impact as Lebron and Carmelo, just in a different way. The home crowd will love this.

F: Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitski: Dirk shoots the ball as well as anyone, and has lead the Mavs to the top again. Who knows...maybe they will get Jason Kidd and run the table.

F: Utah Jazz Carlos Boozer: 4th in West. His 4th straight all-star game. Boozer has moved on from the contract debacle in Cleveland and is now a premier front-court NBA Player.

C: Amare Stoudemire: Exciting! That is a word that sums up Amare. He scores, he rebounds adn he runs. He is ideal for an all-star game. He likes to smile and have fun too.

G: Portland Trail Blazers Brandon Roy: Leadership. He is a second-year player who has lead his team from #1 overall-pick, to the playoff picture. At 26-19, the Blazers are playing at a high level, and even though Roy is averaging 19 and 6, he is a legit all-star.

F: New Orleans Hornets: David West. 19 and 9 is impressive. This former 1st-Round Pick is legit and playing alongside Chris Paul has helped. Great inside scorer and definitely deserves the all-star selection.