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Who will be the next Knick All-Star?

Pop quiz: When's the last time the Knicks sent a player to the All-Star game? I'll give you a moment...

(Goes to pee.) (Doesn't wash hands.)

Alright, I'm back. Did you get it? If your answer was the year 2001, when both Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell were All-Star reserves, then you are correct. That truly sucks, eh?. Some brain-racking and a little research tells me that only the Bulls and Warriors have longer All-Star droughts (Baron Davis never made it as a Warrior? That's a shame.). All-Star selections are essentially a popularity contest, but it's pretty humiliating to go 8 years without trotting out a single player who the public feels is a top-30 talent. We're not here to dwell on the past, though. I'm wondering if any of the current Knicks strike y'all as future All-Stars. Which Knick do you see as the most likely to achieve the prowess and prestige necessary to earn a selection (don't say Lebron)? Check 'em out, after the jump:

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Feel free to mention anyone else you deem worthy in the comments, but these are the handful of Knicks that have potential in my eyes. I'm not necessarily talking about this year...more like the foreseeable future.

Wilson Chandler- Wil's numbers are already fairly solid after his second season, and he might soon be a 20-point scorer with hard work and enough touches. Will the mild-mannered Chandler ever be a big enough name to gain national recognition, though?  I don't see why not. Danny Granger did it.

Danilo Gallinari- Depending on who you ask, Gallo's either another flimsy European failure, or he's the second coming of Christ. I think you all know where I stand. I foresee Danilo playing all five starting spots on the Eastern All-Stars in 2011. You know, if he's healthy.

Al Harrington- I mean, he was the leading scorer last year.

David Lee- Whether or not Lee's a long-term Knick remains to be seen. Knick or not, Lee's as polarizing as Gallinari is. To some, the double-double machine has the potential to be a top-flight big man. To others, he's a dime-a-dozen garbage collector who benefits from an accelerated offense and a heap of missed shots. Don't forget that Dave was the MVP of the rookie game that one time.

Nate Robinson- Nate's probably the closest thing the Knicks have to a household name. He's a hit with the kids, has a few slam dunk titles under his little belt, and has the right combination of charm and jaw-dropping skill to steal the spotlight in the big game. That said, Nate would have to prove to the whole league that he's more than a novelty to get the coaches' vote.

Anyway, most of you probably didn't need my two cents to determine which Knick you feel has the most All-Star potential. In fact, most of you probably think this is a childish exercise. Cut me some slack. It's the end of a very long offseason. Vote your little hearts out and make yourself heard in the comments if you're leaning more towards another Knick. Maybe you favor one of the rookies? Maybe you're driving the Darko bandwagon? Maybe you are Gabe Pruitt? Speak up.

Poll
Which current Knick do you think has the best shot at one day becoming an All-Star?
Wilson Chandler
252 votes
Danilo Gallinari
285 votes
Al Harrington
44 votes
David Lee
367 votes
Nate Robinson
99 votes
Other (If you are Gabe Pruitt and would like to vote for yourself, choose this one.)
64 votes

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i voted “other”; there was no option to choose “none.”

by rkman on Sep 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I have to hope Wilson Chandler continues to make progress.

^ Not fair, rkman! The question was “MOST likely”. Some guy might have a snowball’s chance in hell of being an All-Star, but that is still MORE likely than say… a Knicks championship in the next three years.

I went with Chandler. His being such a good guy should deflect all the ill-will generated by D’Antoni’s chuck-and-duck offense.

D. Lee leads the votes right now. I attribute that solely to the fact that he is: 1) caucasian; 2) one of the three best players on the team; and, 3) a fan favorite (which really goes back to #1, again).

Gallinari is another Great White Hope. It would be nice for the franchise if he could shake-off his back injury and start to post numbers worthy of a lottery pick, but I am not holding my breath. Some guys have a game that doesn’t translate from Euroball to the NBA. He might be one. Darko might be another.

A conversation about a Knick All-Star should be happy and uplifting, but this exercise has left me more depressed than when I started. The season hasn’t even commenced yet…. Ugh.

by chin8tao on Sep 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I vote Gallo

Lee and Chandler are closer, I like their games, but if Gallo stays healthy (I know, big “if”), I think that he has the best chance. He can light it up. And offense is gonna get the all star votes.

by upstateknickerbocker on Sep 25, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

screw you guys

this exercise is not depressing. you’re just sad bags.

lee is the obvious choice. and i chose him. we debated it a little bit last year aroumd all-star time. so if anyone seems poised to make the leap i would imagine its david.

if the leadership skills come around and we are feisty and get some national tv wins i think lee gets it. remember last year had no televised games. let people outside of new york see him (and others) a few times and we might not be regarded as such chumps. like the way the guys commentimg above me just assume we only have chumps on the squadron.

twitter.com/aighttho

by stingy d on Sep 25, 2009 8:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

My money is on King James, or whatever all start we sign first

by ryanwk628 on Sep 25, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions  

nobody can read

my money is on lee. also my money is where my mouth is.

i’m takin bets, fools.

twitter.com/aighttho

by stingy d on Sep 25, 2009 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

just saw that… In that case, none of these guys. Role players dont make the all start team unless they win a championship.

by ryanwk628 on Sep 25, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gallo

Lee is a good, hustling, hard working player. But he isn’t a star, and never will be.

Chandler might, but I think Gallo has a better chance. The main reason I see it is that Gallo will score more

by NYERinSF on Sep 26, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Gallo

You try to get run over by a Tractor Traylor and see if you’re not messed up for the next year LOL

by MoNeY10 on Oct 5, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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