Новости за 19.02.2021

All-Star fan voting is a fun aspect of the NBA’s process for selecting the yearly recipients of the honor, even if it does lead to wonky results at times.

February hasn’t been kind to the Boston Celtics. They are 2-4 in games this month, including rough losses to the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards. This recent stretch is not representative of this Celtics team, though. They are missing All-Defender Marcus Smart, and Kemba Walker is still getting reintegrated. They won’t lose as many games they’re supposed to win once their core is 100 percent.

The Houston Rockets have agreed to a two-way deal with center Justin Patton, agent Brian Jungreis of Par-Lay Sports and Entertainment told HoopsHype.

Tony East: Final Eastern Conference All-Star starter voting, between media fans and players. Sabonis finished 8th in the front court: pic.twitter.com/xpvblijf36

Being voted an NBA All-Star is an enormous honor obviously, and part of the reason why is because it’s so dependant on fan interaction, meaning players who have developed the strongest bonds with fans over the years are the ones who see themselves getting the most votes.