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» Monday, February 18 2013

Paul collected 20 points, 15 assists and four steals on the way to being selected the game's most valuable player, and Bryant made a stunning pair of late-game blocks on LeBron James, showing that he's got plenty left in his 15th All-Star appearance. "Pretty special," Paul said of his first MVP award. "It's something I've never done. And it's something that I definitely coming into the game I wasn't trying to achieve or thinking that it might even be possible." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, All-Star 

Maybe Bryant wanted revenge after the Los Angeles Lakers' first encounter this season with James and the Miami Heat last month. That's when James, after making a defensive demand of his own, held Bryant to three points in that ballgame's final 5:27. "At some point of the game when we play the Lakers we always guard each other, especially in the fourth quarter," James said. "It's very, very competitive." Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, All-Star 

With 34.7 seconds remaining, James bullied his way to the basket before getting fouled by Bryant on a post move. James made 1-of-2 free throws to account for his only point down the stretch with Bryant smothering him. "I didn't want him to score on me, dammit," Bryant said. "I gave him two free throws down there. It was a great, great post move." Said James: "It's all in good spirit. Two guys that love to compete, love to go at it. I had a lot of fun." Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, All-Star 

In the fourth quarter, he dropped into an intense defensive stance while isolated on Chris Paul, who buried a 3-pointer in his face. Noah responded by accidentally elbowing Paul in the face as he led a fast break. Yep, Noah only knows how to play one way. "I can't half-ass it or else I would really look like (crap) out there," Noah said. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Joakim Noah, All-Star 

But even if Noah's intensity didn't perfectly fit the fan-friendly, glorified exhibition, the Bulls center felt right at home. Roughly 30 friends and family from all parts of his background attended to witness his unlikely ascension. "I haven't slept in three days, and I've enjoyed every minute," Noah said. "There isn't one of my close friends who isn't here. My Pops is here, smiling and proud. It means so much to me." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, All-Star 

Add the Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh to the list of folks who love the food in Houston. “It’s fantastic,” Bosh said of Houston. “The food was great. I had a great breakfast, lunch and dinner every day while I was here. And that’s very important. Nobody ever talks about the food during All-Star Weekend.” Houston Chronicle

Miami Heat, Chris Bosh, All-Star 

Irving embraced every moment of his first All-Star weekend, including the pregame introductions. He came out of a makeshift tunnel in the shape of a space rocket and stepped down the stairs with both arms raised in the air as R&B recording artist Ne-Yo performed throughout the introductions. He did have one minor complaint, however – the game ball was too new. “The ball was terrible. They definitely need to change that,” Irving said. “I don’t know if anybody has ever felt a new NBA ball, but it’s one of the most terrible feelings, especially for a player.” Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving, All-Star 

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, who was not selected as an All-Star reserve despite being a leading candidate for sixth man of the year, tweeted about his disappointment during halftime. "Woulda showed up, and showed out," Crawford tweeted. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Jamal Crawford, All-Star 

“From an early age, I learned time tells everything,” said Deng. “I felt like with everything I had gone though with the contract (turning down an initial eight figure salary extension offer), the injury (whispered questions about whether he really had a stress fracture that kept him out of the brilliant 2009 Boston playoff series) and everything I feel I spent a lot of time to let people know what kind of player I could be. My mindset was I would prove that here or someplace else. I was going to try to be an All-Star and try to reach how good I could be. Luckily for me, Thibs and the coaching staff came here and made me feel it was better being here. I’ll be honest with you. Before he came, I wasn’t really happy being here.” Bulls.com

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, All-Star 
 
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