Chandler Parsons has stirred the basketball community with his controversial take on this season’s All-Star Game selections, snubbing Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry in favor of Los Angeles Clippers duo James Harden and Norman Powell. Parsons’ reasoning highlights Curry’s statistical decline and the Clippers’ superior record as primary factors in his argument.
“Yeah, it’s interesting because we talk about LeBron and father time and this is kind of the first time we’ve touched on Steph Curry father time. But if you look at the Western Conference, the guards, he’s going to get in. He’s Steph Curry.”
“But I mean, SGA is going to start. Ja, He plays enough games. Luka and Kyrie have been better or similar stats on a more on a better team. James Harden to me is the one. James Harden deserves to be an all-star this year. Norman Powell are absolutely ballin and they have a currently have a better record than the Warriors.”
“So again, is it statistics? Is it resume? Is it clout that the player has? Steph Curry in my eyes will always be an all-star like those are all-star numbers on a really good winning team. Problem is their team is not a really good winning team right now.”
“So these numbers don’t look as good as they would if they were a top four seed and we’re so used to Steph averaging close to 30. Then when we see 21.8, it is kind of weird. But if you see and his field goal percentage is a little low, too.”
“He’s obviously going to make 40, 45, 50% of his threes, but he’s still going to get in, I think, and I think he deserves to be in. But there are some guards ahead of him that have a case. The guys like Norman Powell, guys like James Harden, the two guards on the Mavs I mentioned.”
“There’s a lot of other, Jalen Green on the Houston Rockets probably deserves to be an all-star on a 20-9 number two seed Houston Rocket team So it could be interesting, but I do think he gets in.”
Parsons believes that Harden and Powell have outperformed Curry this season, particularly given their pivotal role in leading a shorthanded Clippers team. With Kawhi Leonard sidelined for the season and Paul George recently traded, Harden and Powell have carried the Clippers to a 17-13 record, good for sixth in the Western Conference. Harden is averaging 22.0 points, 7.5 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Powell leads the team in scoring with 24.1 points per game.
In contrast, Curry, the face of the Warriors, is experiencing one of the least productive seasons of his career. He is averaging 21.8 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting a five-year low of 43.5% from the field. Despite these numbers, the Warriors sit at 15-13, just one game behind the Clippers in eighth place.
Parsons acknowledges that Curry’s popularity could secure him a spot in the All-Star Game, regardless of his season’s performance. With 10 All-Star selections already under his belt, Curry’s global appeal and contributions to the league’s popularity make him an almost certain pick. However, Parsons believes that fan-favorite status shouldn’t overshadow players like Harden and Powell, whose performances have been more impactful this season.
Parsons also pointed out other Western Conference guards who could challenge Curry for an All-Star spot. He highlighted Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks, as well as Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets, all of whom have led their teams to better records. Green, in particular, has helped the Rockets emerge as the second seed in the West, further complicating Curry’s case.
At 36, Curry has defied age for years, but this season’s struggles raise questions about whether Father Time is catching up. December has been especially challenging for the four-time champion, with his shooting percentage dipping to 38.4%. Parsons’ critique isn’t necessarily an indictment of Curry’s career but a reflection of his current form compared to rising stars and impactful veterans.
While Curry’s legacy as one of the NBA’s all-time greats is unquestionable, his inclusion in this season’s All-Star Game may not align with his performance. Parsons’ argument highlights the complexity of All-Star selections, balancing statistical merit, team success, and global fan appeal. Whether or not Curry earns his 11th selection, the debate underscores the evolving dynamics of the league and the competitive guard play in the Western Conference.
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