Michael Redd's forgotten All-Star reputation throughout his Bucks prime

Originally posted on FanNation Bucks Zone
By Matthew Dugandzic | Last updated 2/18/24

When Trae Young was questionably counted out of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, he had an intriguing source of support coming from Michael Redd.

As a former league star himself, the ex-Milwaukee Bucks sensation deeply knew how it feels like to be disregarded. Throughout his prime, Michael painfully didn't get the respect and honor he sought. Thus, he can only feel sorry for the snubbing the league has made towards Trae.

But days after, a miracle came down for the Atlanta Hawks star, and he was eventually named as one of the injury replacements to play for the East. This ultimately gave him his fourth career All-Star selection and a massive sigh of relief as his elite production this year was acknowledged.

From Michael’s perspective, it is perfect for Trae that the tables have turned, and he was honored. But looking back on his case from the past, he would love to be reconsidered and obtain his flowers as well.

Congrats to @TheTraeYoung on being named as an @NBAAllStar injury replacement!

Still, that doesn't change the sentiment of the original post. https://t.co/uNWcb7NOfK
— Michael Redd (@MichaelRedd_) February 6, 2024

A forgotten star

When Ray Allen got traded away by the Bucks in 2003, Michael seized all of the momentum to make a noise for himself.

Playing his first three NBA seasons behind the towering shadow of Allen, Redd instantly blazed out towards stardom the following season as Milwaukee's newest lead guard. Ending the year with 21.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.3 boards for a full 82 games, he was honored as a 2004 NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. His offensive talent was finally on display, which put the league on notice.

Redd didn't waste this dream season of his to continue propelling himself as a legitimate star. He might have carved himself out as the newest franchise cornerstone, but sadly, despite averaging 22+ points in the next five seasons, his name wasn't called up anymore in the All-Star festivities.

Redd Hot still deserves some love

As it is, both injury issues and the Bucks’ collective underperforming throughout that five-year leg truly made such massive impacts that hindered Michael's case to become an All-Star yet again. But we can actually make a case that he should've gained recognition once or twice, especially back in 2005-06, in which he led Milwaukee to the playoffs while averaging 25.4 points, 4.3 boards, and 2.9 assists.

While Redd's NBA career has already faded in the minds of the majority of hoop fans today, real ones still know and will always reminisce on how great he was as a lethal bucket-getter.