Nash To Sit Out All Star Game
February 13, 2007 by Angelo Fernandez
Filed under NBA Basketball
The Western Conference all star roster has been experiencing quite a number of injuries lately. Just recently, Carmelo Anthony and Josh Howard were named injury replacements to Yao Ming and Carlos Boozer by Commissioner David Stern. Now Stern has to name another replacement for Steve Nash who will sit out the event due an inflamed left shoulder
“Steve’s just not ready to play right now. He needs the recovery and rehab time,” coach Mike D’Antoni said in a statement released by the team. “He hasn’t recovered as quickly as we anticipated. Hopefully, he’ll be able to resume play after the All-Star break.”.
This leaves just Shawn Marion and Amare Stoudemire as the remaining Suns stars left to participate in the All Star game and this should a disappointment to those Suns fans who wanted to see a the Suns trio work it up Suns style under the guidance of Mike D’Antoni who will coach the West All Stars. I wonder who Commissioner Stern will name to replace Nash in the roster? If the roster is looking strictly for a point guard to replace Nash then Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz is the best bet since he’s a huge reason for the successful season the Jazz is having now. If not for games missed due to injury then Chris Paul of the Hornets, who was last year’s Rookie Of The Year, would also be a great choice. But if you;re looking for great individual umbers no matter what position the Elton brand of the Clippers or Ray Allen of the Sonics would be great. Who do you think it will be?
