Will Millsap's Name Be Called Tonight? (Update - Millsap is an All Star!)

[ATLHawks3]

Congrats to Paul Milsap. Who could have known that this guy was going to have a bigger impact on this team than Josh?

[Ruckus]

Greatest night in the history of our sport

Greatest night in the history of our sport

Ok we get it. And you were probably one of the ones ragging on him when we signed him.

Congrats to Paul Milsap. Who could have known that this guy was going to have a bigger impact on this team than Josh?

A lot of us did actually.

[taz]

Ok we get it. And you were probably one of the ones ragging on him when we signed him. A lot of us did actually.

Brother I was pro Milsap all the way

[Ruckus]

Brother I was pro Milsap all the way

Awesome. I'm glad man. Couldn't tell by the sarcastic tone of your comment. He definitely is a special player.

[taz]

Oh it was sarcastic but in a fun way. Plus any time I can reference tony Schiavone I will

[Sothron]

Oh it was sarcastic but in a fun way. Plus any time I can reference tony Schiavone I will

I'm reading the board while listening to Sabu's entrance music on repeat. No joke.

[taz]

Sry no idea why I keep double posting

Edited January 31, 2014 by taz

[benhillboy]

All those slaps, elbows, blocks, and pushes that never get called finally paid off, huh? It'd be nice to see him have a good time. Much more than guys like Lilliard, Curry, Wall, or DeRozan, this is sort of a lifetime achievement award too. He was solid for so many years but always behind a stacked bunch in the frontcourt out West. People been sleeping on the success FAs have had here. Joe, first All-Star selection (and congrats on his seventh), Jamal first 6th Man Award, Kyle starting his streak and being selected for Olympic contention, and now Sap with his first All-Star trip.

[Sothron]

I know it doesn't matter for Hawks fans but how the hell did Derozan make the AS game over Lowry who has played out of his mind for the last month plus? Smh

[KB21]

The metrics on Paul Millsap suggested that with an increased role, he would put up good numbers and maintain his overall efficient play. Best free agent signing of the off season.

[turnermx]

Proud of Paul this was well deserved. Million dollar question- does Paul finally get some respect from NBA officials now? The man gets hacked all game every game with no calls!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[LamarHampton]

Awesome news!Man, don't you know Josh is in a corner crying somewhere. There was a scathing article on him in the AJC a few days so, then another one on ESPN right after that, and now his replacement makes the AS team when he never could. Dayum, talk about breaking a man's spirit. (After breaking mine for years...)Congrats, Sap!

[ATLSmith]

This is great news. I knew Milsap would be good but he's far exceeded my expectations. His game around the basket is so refined it is a pleasure to watch.

The All Star recognition is well deserved.

[AHawks89]

http://youtu.be/tOB-NQhQp2kSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BrazilianHawk]

Well deserved!

Millsap was the free agent I wanted the most and I was delighted he was signed by ferry. Still, I have to recognize he has been way better than I ever thought he would be.

Congrats Paul Millsap!!!

1 yr Millsap >>>>>>>>>>>> 9 yrs Osh.

[tbhawksfan]

Good for Millsap and the Hawks

[benhillboy]

There were no aggregious snubs in the West IMO. I can see how they left Stephenson off, but Charles went crazy about it, and Lance proceeded to pad his league lead in triple doubles.

[Sothron]

There were no aggregious snubs in the West IMO. I can see how they left Stephenson off, but Charles went crazy about it, and Lance proceeded to pad his league lead in triple doubles.

I don't think any Suns made it and the way they have totally overachieved deserved someone there. Dragic has been a beast this season and should have been on the AS team.

[benhillboy]

I don't think any Suns made it and the way they have totally overachieved deserved someone there. Dragic has been a beast this season and should have been on the AS team.

True, I think if Bledsoe didn't go down he'd snatch Lilliard's. Dragic is dope, though. I think most coaches feel they'll win some type of end of season award (MIP, COY, EOY) so they passed on AS. Believe it or not, I might finally be coming to grips that you and North's boy Joe is a great player. 7 All Star appearances at least gets you on the HOF ballot I'm sure. I used to think you could write a history of the NBA without his name, but after his deserved selection last night, I don't. You could throw a couple sentences in there about how well-conditioned and durable he was, having arguably one of the greatest frames ever at the 2, how he quietly set the standard for the last second shot (more efficient than Kobe, right?), selecting the best agent in the history of mankind, and saving the Nets from one of the biggest debacles in modern sports. I'll never like his approach or style, but I can't hate the man no more. Respect Due. Edited January 31, 2014 by benhillboy

[Sothron]

True, I think if Bledsoe didn't go down he'd snatch Lilliard's. Dragic is dope, though. I think most coaches feel they'll win some type of end of season award (MIP, COY, EOY) so they passed on AS.Believe it or not, I might finally be coming to grips that you and North's boy Joe is a great player. 7 All Star appearances at least gets you on the HOF ballot I'm sure. I used to think you could write a history of the NBA without his name, but after his deserved selection last night, I don't. You could throw a couple sentences in there about how well-conditioned and durable he was, having arguably one of the greatest frames ever at the 2, how he quietly set the standard for the last second shot (more efficient than Kobe, right?), selecting the best agent in the history of mankind, and saving the Nets from one of the biggest debacles in modern sports. I'll never like his approach or style, but I can't hate the man no more. Respect Due.

Props. Nice to see you give credit where it is due.