Today's Ballot Breakdown covers the Eastern Conference guards, ranked statistically (by the sum total of their scoring, rebounding and assist averages). Read about A.I., D-Wade, LeBron James and company, then cast your vote and help select the starters for the 2005 All-Star Game in Denver on Feb. 17. (Note: All statistics are through games played on Dec. 27.)

Iverson has been a scoring machine as of late. Ronald Martinez Getty Images/NBAE

Allen Iverson, Sixers
Averages: 28.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 7.1 APG
Breakdown: He's nearing Tiny territory. No, that's not a rip on his size, but a nod to history. Only Nate "Tiny" Archibald has ever led the NBA in points and assists in the same season. Iverson leads the league in scoring and is eighth in assists.

LeBron James, Cavaliers
Averages: 24.6 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 7.0 APG
Breakdown: Look at the numbers he's posted in just his second season in the league. Only Kobe Bryant has better overall numbers than the Cavs guard. He's also picked it up on defense, averaging nearly one steal more per game (2.63 SPG) than last season.

Dwyane Wade, Heat
Averages: 23.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 7.5 APG
Breakdown: Wade's another having a super-sophomore season. With Shaquille O'Neal in the post, Wade has been able to roam free as he is averaging 7.5 ppg and 3.0 apg more than his rookie season.

Steve Francis, Magic
Averages: 22.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 6.8 APG
Breakdown: The Franchise has had no problem adjusting to the East after coming to Orlando in an offseason trade. At 22.0 ppg, Francis has upped his scoring average by 5.5 ppg over the last season while maintaining assists and rebound numbers similar to last season.

Gilbert Arenas, Wizards
Averages: 22.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.2 APG
Breakdown: Averging more points per game than at any time in his career. Why? His shooting percentages (field goal, 3-pt. field goal and free throw) are up across the board.

Stephon Marbury, Knicks
Averages: 19.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 8.5 APG
Breakdown: He's third in the league in assists for the fourth highest scoring team (97.4 ppg) in the East. His own scoring is down a tick from last season, but his shooting percentages are up, as is his free throw percentage (.864), which is the highest of his career.

Larry Hughes, Wizards
Averages: 19.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.0 APG
Breakdown: Along with Arenas, forms one of the best backcourts in the East, if not the NBA. Hughes is getting it done on both ends of the floor, as he is third on the Wizards in scoring, but is leading the league in steals per game (2.76).

Michael Redd, Bucks
Averages: 22.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.7 APG
Breakdown: Redd was named to his first All-Star team last season and is having another stellar campaign at 22.3 ppg. It's the fifth consecutive season in which Redd has boosted his scoring average.

Even with Shaq on the squad, Wade's been the man for the Heat. Rocky Widner NBAE/Getty Images

Richard Hamilton, Pistons
Averages: 20.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.8 APG
Breakdown: He's a champion, but he's never been an All-Star. One of the steady, bright lights for the Pistons this season. At 40.1 minutes per game, Hamilton is carrying the load for Detroit and his 20.7 ppg is his best performance to date.

Jamal Crawford, Knicks
Averages: 19.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.7 APG
Breakdown: After having his breakout season last year with the Bulls, Crawford has proven he's no fluke with his performance this season. He's second on the Knicks in scoring (behind Starbury) and is fifth in the NBA in total 3-pointers made (65).

Chauncey Billups, Pistons
Averages: 16.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 6.3 APG
Breakdown: Like his backcourt mate Richard Hamilton, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP has never been in an All-Star Game. At 38.0 minutes per game, Billups has been on the floor more than any time in his career -- and it shows as he's averaging one-half assist and rebound more than last season.

Kirk Hinrich, Bulls
Averages: 15.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 6.7 APG
Breakdown: Here's an under-the-radar sophomore who's having a great season. He's 10th in the NBA in assists per game (6.7) and averaged 17.8 points in the Bulls' recent five-game win streak, Chicago's longest streak since a guy named Jordan was on the squad.

Reggie Miller, Pacers
Averages: 19.8 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.4 APG
Breakdown: He's only played in 10 games this season because of a wrist injury, but it looks as if this 39-year-old has splashed a few shots in the fountain of youth. At 19.8 ppg, Miller has his best numbers since the 1997-98 season. He would be a nice sentimental choice for the All-Star squad.

Desmond Mason, Bucks
Averages: 17.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.0 APG
Breakdown: Known for his high-flying dunks, the 2001 All-Star Slam Dunk contest winner is having his best season yet, scoring 17.6 ppg. Long a reserve, Mason has made his presence felt in the Bucks' starting lineup in the last 14 games.

Rafer Alston, Raptors
Averages: 13.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 6.5 APG
Breakdown: After a brief 47-game stint with the Raptors in 2002-03, Alston returned to Toronto this season and has run the Raptors well. At 6.5 apg, he's 11th in the league and is tallying a career-high in points so far this season.

Gary Payton, Celtics
Averages: 13.0 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 6.4 APG
Breakdown: This old pro never breaks down. Has started all of the Celtics' 26 games this season after starting all 82 games with the Lakers last season. A nine-time All-Star, Payton has been a steady veteran presence on a young Celtics squad. He's still one of the best point guards, averaging 6.4 apg, good for 12th in the NBA.

Jason Kidd, Nets
Averages: 9.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 5.1 APG
Breakdown: While the numbers don't pop out at you, Kidd has been working his way back into the groove after knee surgery. The seven-time All-Star has yet to find his rhythm, but with Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson on the wings, expect his numbers to climb soon.