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Release Date: 1/25/2013 Notes from TNT’s NBA Tip-Off Presented by AutoTrader.com – Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 2013 NBA All-Star Reserves Exclusively Announced on TNT TNT NBA Tip-Off Presented by AutoTrader.com Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Chris Webber NBA Western Conference reserves: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder James Harden, Houston Rockets Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers David Lee, Golden State Warriors Smith on the Western Conference All-Star reserves: “The Western Conference is the toughest [to pick] because there are so many guys playing well and so many teams playing well.” Webber on the Western Conference All-Star reserves: “You really can’t argue with it…though [Stephen] Curry or [Jamal] Crawford should’ve made the team.” Barkley on the Western Conference All-Star reserves: “For Steph Curry not to make that team is a flat out joke.” Barkley on Los Angeles Clippers sixth man Jamal Crawford and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry: “Jamal Crawford should’ve made this team. Leaving Steph Curry and Jamal Crawford off…I’m just disappointed the coaches aren’t rewarding winning.” Smith on Curry being left off the Western Conference roster: “He’s the MVP of the team [Golden State Warriors].” O’Neal on Curry: “Steph Curry should’ve made it. The question is will he get upset and raise his game to a new level?” NBA Eastern Conference reserves: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls Paul George, Indiana Pacers Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers Webber on no Brooklyn Nets player making the Eastern Conference All-Star team: “The only Brooklyn Net that deserves to be on the team is Brook Lopez.” O’Neal on New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith: “I’m upset J.R. Smith didn’t make the team. This year, he’s more focused, playing with a lot more energy.” Barkley on Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah: “I was happy for Noah, he’s my favorite player.” Barkley on Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng: “I was surprised Luol Deng made it.” Smith on Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith: “The only Hawk that would’ve made it was Josh Smith. What he did in the last 10 days negated everything he did in the first 90 [days].” Barkley on New York’s Tyson Chandler: “I love Tyson Chandler, he deserved to make it.” Smith on Chandler: “If you take [Tyson] Chandler out of that [Knicks] lineup, the Knicks aren’t a playoff team.” -30- Visit Turner Sports online pressroom at http://news.turner.com. Follow Turner Sports on Twitter @TurnerSportsPR
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