Durant was elected East All-Star Champion for two consecutive years, but he was absent as captain for two consecutive years due to injury, and this year Durant was unable to play due to an MCL sprain. Durant's lack of opportunity to play left an all-Star slot vacant, and NBA president Xiao Hua will choose a replacement. The US media listed 3 popular substitutes, of which Cavaliers interior allen was in the first place, after all, this year's All-Star Game was held in Cleveland, while the three-goal only ranked third among the substitutes, and Siakam ranked second.
1. Alan
If Xiao Hua wants to make Cleveland fans happy, he should choose Allen to replace Durant and make his NBA All-Star debut in front of Cleveland's loyal fans. Allen performed well in his first full season with the Cavaliers, a big 6-foot-11-inch tall man who scored a big double-double with 29 points and 22 rebounds in a one-point win over the Hornets.
Allen has averaged 16.2 points, 11.1 rebounds (NBA 8th) and 1.4 blocks per game this season, and his presence in the box has made the Cavaliers one of the top defensive teams in the NBA, ranking third in the league in defensive efficiency.
2. Siakam
The Toronto Raptors soared with five straight wins, two of which went on to beat the Heat and Bulls in two of the top two teams in the East. The Raptors' most recent counterattack is attributed to Siakam's outstanding performances in the last five games. Siakam looks like the 2019-20 All-Star Game starter, during which time Siakam averaged 24.0 points, 11 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
Since Jan. 1, Siakam has averaged 22.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game, shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 43.1 percent from three-point range, leading the Raptors to a 13-6 record in 2022, and the Raptors rose to 6th place in the East with a 28-23 run.
3. Three goals
If anyone in the NBA is widely called for the All-Star Game, it must be three-goal. The Charlotte Hornets star is one of the brightest players of the season, and his flamboyant style of play often drives fans crazy. In addition to his fancy passes and beautiful basket finishes, the three-goal finish is the root of the Hornets' progress this season. Three-goal averaging 19.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game this season. It's just that the Hornets are currently losing four straight and they're only in 9th place in the East.
If Xiao Hua wants fans to enjoy the highlight of All-Star Weekend, he should choose three goals as Durant's replacement. Otherwise, the three goals will have to show his dazzling light in the restructured Rising Star Tournament.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)