Coach Stan Van Gundy launched a kind appeal to NBA fans on the eve of what will be a new edition of the All-Star Game that will take place next February in Cleveland.
Let’s not forget that the starters of the All-Star Game are chosen by the vote of the fans, the press and the players, but the vote of the fans is still the most important. In this sense, and after the last count of votes, the TNT coach and commentator made a point where he asked the fans not to forget what the young people are doing.
“The NBA All-Star Game is for the fans and I’m glad they have the opportunity to vote. But come on folks… Klay Thompson in front of Booker? Carmelo Anthony over KAT and Gobert? Kyrie Irving and Derrick Rose ahead of Van Vleet and Garland? Make it better NBA Fans.”
Van Gundy, who had the opportunity to manage in the All-Star Game twice, has a point, as Klay Thompson is returning after two years without stepping on a court. In the case of Melo, with everything and the bad step of the Lakers and that his moment is no longer that of an All-Star, his popularity continues to be above that of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. The same goes for Kyrie Irving who hasn’t played much either and with Derrick Rose who is injured today.
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Things can change and we will probably see some of them in the reserve team, but it is also true that popularity cannot be bought and those who have the most votes today have not won the acceptance of fans overnight.
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