[Volcom]

Looks like he's on track to be voted in as a starter. I cant wait to see him out there with the best again.

the East, Toronto's Vince Carter (619,959) and Orlando's Grant Hill (552,328) lead the forwards, while Cleveland's LeBron James (557,538) and Philadelphia's Allen Iverson (521,245) top the guards.

All Star Voting

[JNice]

I couldn't be happier for him. What an amazing story. And not only will get probably be starting, but it will be deserved, unlike someone else ... *cough* Vince *cough* ...

Hopefully he stays healthy and this amazing story continues. I can't think of a more impressive sports comeback outside of Lance Armstrong.

I'd like to see a pic of Hill's ankle. Apparently, although now healthy, it is pretty nasty looking. All bruised and beat-up looking.

[Cinco de Mayo]

He definitely deserves it. Before the season, I didn't think he'd have the averages he has right now, and he's about to exceed the games that I predicted he'd play all season.

Incredible.

And HOW is VINCE CARTER leading LeBron? How the hell does this always happen?

[Cinco de Mayo]

Originally posted by JNice!
I'd like to see a pic of Hill's ankle. Apparently, although now healthy, it is pretty nasty looking. All bruised and beat-up looking.

I've seen a picture of it, but I can't remember from where. Probably this board.

It doesn't even look like an ankle, honestly.

[JNice]

Originally posted by rawse!


I've seen a picture of it, but I can't remember from where. Probably this board.

It doesn't even look like an ankle, honestly.

Hmm, I tried to find a picture. No luck.

[Idunkonyou]

How in the hell is Carter still getting votes? He is far and away the most overrated starting allstar in the history of the game.

[hobojoe]

Carter is right up there with Derek Jeter as the most overrated players in sports during my lifetime.

[JNice]

Originally posted by DwyaneWade4MVP!
Hmm, I don't think he's gonna be a starter, but the coaches could vote him in!!! But nevertheless he gets my vote!

I think he's gonna be!!!


Hill trails only Carter in votes

Grant Hill said he was "a little shocked" at how many votes he received in the first return of all-star ballots last week.

Hill has received the second-most votes among forwards in the Eastern Conference. Vince Carter leads the position with 619,959 votes to Hill's 552,328. Hill has been named to six all-star games, but missed the 2001 game because of an ankle injury that later required four surgeries.

"A lot of things have surprised me this season. And that -- I was a little shocked," he said. "I appreciate the love."

[hobojoe]

Originally posted by JNice!

I'd like to see a pic of Hill's ankle. Apparently, although now healthy, it is pretty nasty looking. All bruised and beat-up looking.

There's a good picture of it in the latest ESPN the Magazine. Hill's on the cover of the magazine, and there's a nice story about him inside. There's a decent sized photo of the ankle. The incision starts right at the medial malleolus and goes up probably 5 inches or so diagonally, and is a couple inches wide. It looks pretty nasty.

[JNice]

Originally posted by hobojoe!


There's a good picture of it in the latest ESPN the Magazine. Hill's on the cover of the magazine, and there's a nice story about him inside. There's a decent sized photo of the ankle. The incision starts right at the medial malleolus and goes up probably 5 inches or so diagonally, and is a couple inches wide. It looks pretty nasty.

Yeah, I saw you saying that and went and checked my mail to see if I had a mag in there. Nope. I'm not even sure if I still have a subscription. I think I got a free one through Insider. I get them all the time and usually flip through any basketball related stuff and then throw them in a pile.

[hobojoe]

Originally posted by JNice!


Yeah, I saw you saying that and went and checked my mail to see if I had a mag in there. Nope. I'm not even sure if I still have a subscription. I think I got a free one through Insider. I get them all the time and usually flip through any basketball related stuff and then throw them in a pile.

Well yeah, I just got mine in the mail today, so yours should be coming sometime soon (if you still have a subscription). I admit the magazine isn't all that great usually, but this one's was well worth the read for me. The Hill article was a good read, and there's also a nice piece on Nate Robinson that I enjoyed.

[JNice]

Hill has guaranteed in

Voting for the NBA All-Star Game starting lineups ends today. At least one member of Hill's family is guaranteed to take part in the festivities.

Hill's wife, rhythm-and-blues singer Tamia, will sing the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game. She's from Windsor, Ontario.

Hill probably will make the Eastern Conference team even if he doesn't hold his lead in the balloting over Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal.

He led O'Neal by 106,148 votes on Thursday in the last results released by the league. The starting teams will be announced Feb. 3 for the Feb. 20 all-star game in Denver. New Jersey's Vince Carter held the overall lead among East forwards with 1,505,169 votes.

[JNice]

Hill is officially in. Amazing comeback.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1983568

Hill, sidelined for most of the past three seasons after undergoing four surgical procedures on his troublesome left ankle, was selected an All-Star for the first time since 2001.

"It's amazing. I haven't expected any of this. I was just trying to concentrate on coming in and being healthy and not judging myself or looking at any personal goals," Hill said. "I've been a little shocked at all this, all the love and attention -- and I'm thankful for it.

"It is an honor. It makes you feel good. Getting the love from the fans is a great feeling, because they ultimately support us and support our league," Hill said.

[hobojoe]

Nice job Grant.