The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Joakim Noah was one of the best defensive centers of his time. He was mobile enough to cover plenty of ground on the perimeter, and he was sturdy enough to withstand bulky scorers in the post.
Ten years ago, fans were celebrating a triumphant season. What would you change since then? Portland Trail Blazers fans were exuberant ten years ago. The team had just celebrated one of their bigger moments in franchise history, and reached the second round for the first time in 14 years.
At one point in his career Chris Kaman was an All-Star center. But by the time he joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2014 season, those days seemed long gone.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.