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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Joe Johnson All-Star?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
NEW YORK - I spent most of yesterday discussing Joe Johnson and his struggles this month.
Today’s topic remains the same, for the most part.
Only this time the Hawks’ captain and two-time All-Star is awaiting word on whether or not he’ll be selected for his third straight trip to the NBA’s midseason showcase - to be held Feb. 13-16 in Phoenix.
For all the talk about his January struggles, it’s worth noting that the Eastern Conference coaches would be crazy to leave him off of the honor squad.
In each of the past two seasons the Hawks’ losing record was the one knock against him.
Even with their 5-8 record this month, that argument is left toothless by the Hawks’ 26-18 mark heading into tonight’s game against the Knicks here at Madison Square Garden.
Hawks coach Mike Woodson doesn’t even think it’s a debate worth having.
“Joe Johnson’s an All-Star?,” he said incredulously. “Of course he is. Why wouldn’t he be? He’s done any and everything you’d ask of an All-Star. He’s been our horse. And anybody that doesn’t realize that has a real problem.”
The All-Star reserves aren’t going to be officially released until Thursday night’s TNT broadcast.
But you better believe that if I hear anything about it, there will be hot news here as soon as humanly possible.
Either way, it’s time for you to weigh in on Joe.
All-Star or not?
