Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen will replace Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler on the Eastern Conference All-Star Game, the NBA announced tonight.
Butler is currently out with a left hip flexor strain. The NBA All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, in New Orleans, and it will be televised on TNT at 8 p.m.
Allen will join Celtics forward Paul Pierce on the Eastern Conference squad, and Celtics head coach Doc Rivers will coach the East. Kevin Garnett was voted to the team, but he will not play because of an abdominal strain. Point guard Rajon Rondo will play in the Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam on Friday.
Comments (3)
Congrats to Ray Allen aka Jesus Shuttlesworth. On top of having the nicest J in the world, he's probably one of the classiest guys too. And he's our 3rd option...thank you Danny Ainge. Thank you.
Posted by greek thunder | February 13, 2008 9:39 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 21:39
Alot classier than sebastian telfair i can tell you that much at least.
Posted by J - Fed | February 14, 2008 12:36 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 12:36
Ray Allen has had a great first season with the Celtics and he deserves to be on the all star team. Not to mention that since Garnett is injured its sort of poetic justice that Allen gets his shot to be on the squad. GO EAST and of course as always CO G'S!
Posted by Shappy | February 15, 2008 12:10 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 00:10