All-Star talk

[Douglas342@aol.com]

    This thread reminds me of a good proposal a few years ago in baseball, 
although I forget its author.  He posited that there should be three votes 
for the All-Stars:  one by the fans, one by the writers, and one by the 
managers (or players - don't recall.)  If someone was named by two groups, he 
was in.  Otherwise, the fan favorite was elected.  (Personally, I find fan 
voting a joke and would abolish it, but concede its marketing value.)
     Basketball, in particular, is ill-served by its all-star game, although 
the event is usually entertaining.  Exhibit A:  "veteran all-star."  Ring any 
bells? It validates the "me-firstism" that is too rampant in the game these 
days.
     And y'know what? I think these guys actually LISTENED to Bill Russell.