Amare and the allstar game
If Amare is out and won't play in the All-Star game, look for Josh Smith to be the replacement most likely. Elton has been consistent, but not an all-star and Felton has been struggling as of late (plus the East needs size, not another ball-handler with Rose, Wade, LeBron and Rondo expected to be handling the ball a majority of the time)
It's just ashame that LaMarcus couldn't get put on the East some how. Biggest snub right now has stepped it up last 10 games with 25 ppg and 9 rbg
They might only be words, but that seems like a decent description of how a winning team is born. It's not as if its as easy as Kirilenko says it, Timberwolves do it, but that attitude already seems to be sticking. There have been the first hints of success, but these players know that it goes beyond statistics or point totals, and they know that it can get better.
Amare is suffering from a sprained big toe. It sounds like he will play against the hawks but his status for the allstar game is in question. If he isnt a go for the allstar game who do you think will take his place? I would like to see someone maybe like Felton, maybe even Elton Brand. I know brand might be a long shot but he has really bounced back this season averaging like 16pp 6rpg.