In a year where the Detroit Pistons have made changes, and have had various twists in the road, Tayshaun Prince's play has been a constant. In fact his play has improved. Tayshaun is averaging 14 pts a game up from a career average of 12.5. Michael Curry has switched lineups around, even moving Prince to power forward, and Prince has responded. He is averaging 7.3 rebounds a game up from a career average of 4.7. These numbers, plus Prince's continuous defensive prowess, could lead Prince to an all star selection.
In the early voting process the starters for the East look like this, Allen Iverson and Dwayne Wade in the back court, and LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and Dwight Howard up front. Now that the starters are established by the fans, the coaches can select the rest of the team. 7 players to choose. Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, and Antwan Jamison are previous all stars who are having good years. The 4 remaining selections are where you have to start dissecting players seasons. Devin Harris has really stepped up for New Jersey. He's averaging 24 pts and 6 assists. Another guy who has emerged this year is Danny Granger from Indiana. Granger is one of the top scorers in the league averaging 24 pts and 5 rebounds. That leaves 2 guys to pick. A handful of guys are possibilities such as Joe Johnson, Caron Butler, Rajon Rondo, Jameer Nelson, and Tayshaun Prince. As I have stated above, Prince has stepped it up this year, and the east needs another front court player. Rondo would be my last choice, playing on the best team, and having a career year.
Tayshaun Prince has been an improving player every year, working hard on his game. He won a gold medal this summer for the United States, and an all star selection would add to an already great year individually.
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