Someone clarify the rose rule?
IIRC, Kyrie would have to be voted to be an All-Star Starter two years or make an All-NBA team.
The All-NBA team ship has sailed, as he would have to make two of them and he hasn't made one yet.
The All-Star starter one is still absolutely a possibility, although after the bad year the Cavs had last year Kyrie's hype may be lower than it was going into last season.
He could also be voted league MVP, but that's obviously a long-shot.
He's also reigning all star game MVP which alone should give him a reasonable chance of again starting the ASG. Most of the fans didn't actually our team struggle last year. As all star game MVP is probably an automatic pick for many west coast fans filling out their vote for the east.
That's a good point. I think what it all comes down to is whether or not Rose is healthy next year. If he is, I think he'll get the nod over Kyrie.
even if he does, Kyrie could still beat out Wade.
Rose could certainly get the nod; however, he has a ton of rust to shake.
Rose could certainly get the nod; however, he has a ton of rust to shake.
Don't underestimate name recognition in the fan vote. T-Mac killed the vote back in 2010 and only had played in a couple games all season due to injury.
Don't underestimate name recognition in the fan vote. T-Mac killed the vote back in 2010 and only had played in a couple games all season due to injury.