You've already voted for the All-Star teams, now it's time to vote for the All-Throwback team. This is your chance to vote for the NBA's top personalities and specialists while getting a quick history lesson on the game's quirky past. Vote from Jan. 29-Feb. 7, then check back on Feb. 8 to see who the overall winners were. NBA.com will then talk to as many of the winners as possible during All-Star Weekend to get their thoughts on what it means to be an All-Throwback.
 The Wally Walker Award ... given to the league's dreamiest hoopster | ||
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Nominee No. 1: Ray Allen On-court "presence" translated into starring role in Spike Lee film. Smooth on-court demeanor adds to overall charm. |
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Nominee No. 2: Kobe Bryant Twenty-three-year-old phenom used to pitch everything from shoes to basketballs to fast food. Small-screen staple is a world traveller, and speaks fluent Italian to boot. |
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Nominee No. 3: Allen Iverson Stylish hair and boyish smile have turned him into one of the league's most popular players. One of handful of players with own shoe model whose release is still an annual event. |
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Nominee No. 4: Wally Szczerbiak Everyone's All-American increased overall Q rating by recently being named to West All-Star squad. Father played in the ABA, so he was exposed to the spotlight at an early age. |
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Nominee No. 5: Chris Webber Engaging smile belies hard-nosed play under the hoop. One of basketball's most familiar faces since college days as member of Michigan's Fab Five. |
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ABOUT WALLY WALKER:
Current Sonics president had reputation as somewhat of a hoops heartthrob during his playing days (1976-84) with Portland, Seattle and Houston. About Walker, the 1984 Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball wrote: "Played the likely role of pin-up boy for the Rockets ... Fan clubs sprung up in Houston almost immediately after the youthful-looking forward was obtained from Seattle ... Posed in a poster with the Rockette cheerleaders." Then in 1985, it was written that Walker "certainly has his fair share of admirers in the stands in Houston."
Current Sonics president had reputation as somewhat of a hoops heartthrob during his playing days (1976-84) with Portland, Seattle and Houston. About Walker, the 1984 Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball wrote: "Played the likely role of pin-up boy for the Rockets ... Fan clubs sprung up in Houston almost immediately after the youthful-looking forward was obtained from Seattle ... Posed in a poster with the Rockette cheerleaders." Then in 1985, it was written that Walker "certainly has his fair share of admirers in the stands in Houston."
