The Case for the Snubs

With every All-Star game, much of the talk following selections is more about who didn't make it. This year, the selections weren't outrageous and every player picked is deserving, but of course there are a few notable snubs. Here are the biggest All-Star snubs of 2013 in order.

1. Brook Lopez
Lopez is without a doubt the most notable snub this year. This guy's PER is fourth in the league! He has been the best and most consistent Nets player this season, and the main reason they are comfortably in the playoff race. Chris Bosh and Luol Deng are the two most obvious names that barely got in ahead of Lopez. The East will surely miss his offensive firepower in their frontcourt against the more stacked West.

2. Stephen Curry
The Warriors got their first All-Star since 1997, but they should have gotten two. He's eighth in the league in scoring and third in three-point percentage, which is more impressive after knowing he takes over seven 3's a game. David Lee will represent Golden State alone this year, but he even said his teammate Curry should be there with him.

3. Marc Gasol
It always looked like the Grizzlies would get either Gasol or Zach Randolph in the ASG this year, and coaches decided it was Randolph's year. Gasol's not a huge snub in that regard and he is behind his frontcourt partner in scoring and rebounding, but he's the anchor of a Memphis defense that ranks tops in the West.

4. Paul Pierce
It's always a bit of a snub when a 10-time All-Star doesn't make it and this year that man is Paul Pierce. He still leads the Celtics in scoring, but at times the offense clearly belongs to Rajon Rondo. The Celtics are under .500, so three All-Stars would be out of the question with Rondo and Kevin Garnett elected starters. But as we saw from Garnett and Tim Duncan this year, older players can get back after missing the ASG for a year.

5. Jamal Crawford
A sentimental favorite here, but Crawford would have thrived in the All-Star game. His complete lack of defense and sixth man status made Crawford a long shot from the beginning, but he has taken over whole quarters for the Clippers and may be a more valuable asset than Blake Griffin at times. At 32, Crawford may not have another close opportunity, which is why many around the league wanted him in the game. That's okay, we can all watch in amazement when he win the three-point contest.