"He should have been named an All-Star reserve from the jump," said teammate Kevin Love, a five-time All-Star said of Allen. Shortly after learning Harden would miss the game, the Cavs began re-campaigning for Allen, who was passed over last week when Silver named Charlotte's LaMelo Ball as Kevin Durant's replacement. The 23-year-old is also second in the league in field-goal percentage (66.5%). This is the first All-Star selection for Allen, who is averaging 16.2 points, a career-high 11.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots in 49 games. Harden, who was chosen by coaches as an All-Star reserve, was traded last week by the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster deal for Ben Simmons. Harden is dealing with a left hamstring issue that is delaying his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers. Both will play for Team LeBron (James), which will be coached by Phoenix's Monty Williams. The 6-foot-10 Allen was rewarded Monday by being chosen to take Harden's place by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.Īllen will join teammate Darius Garland for this year's event at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Passed over in fan voting and overlooked by coaches as a reserve, Cleveland's center will replace an injured James Harden at this year's All-Star Game in Cleveland and give the Cavaliers two All-Stars for the first time since 2018.Īllen's strong second season with the Cavs has helped push them among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. CLEVELAND - Jarrett Allen went from being snubbed to a sub.
0 kommentar(er)
