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Kevin Garnett, Wally Szczerbiak and Michael Olowokandi Highlight the 2006 NBA All-Star Ballot
November 17, 2005
The NBA today announced that forwards Kevin Garnett and Wally Szczerbiak and center Michael Olowokandi will represent the Minnesota Timberwolves as All-Star Balloting begins today, giving fans worldwide the opportunity to vote for their favorite players as starters for the 55th NBA All-Star Game. The 2006 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT, ESPN Radio and in more than 200 countries, will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Garnett has appeared in eight NBA All-Star Games (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005), including being named the MVP of the 52nd NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 9, 2003, after posting 37 points, nine rebounds and five steals. Szczerbiak registered 10 points, three rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes of play during the 2002 All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Fans have the opportunity to vote in NBA arenas, 19 languages on the NBA.com Network, approximately 130 Loews Cineplex Entertainment movie theaters in the United States, and through mobile phones at t-zones using T-Mobile service or wap.nba.com for any wireless carrier. This year’s All-Star balloting partners include T-Mobile USA, X-Box, NBA2K6 and AOL.
A total of 120 players - 60 each from the Eastern and Western Conferences - are listed on the NBA All-Star ballot, with 24 guards, 24 forwards and 12 centers from each conference comprising the ballot. Voters select two guards, two forwards and one center from each conference. The 120 players on the ballot were selected by media experts who cover the NBA. This year’s panel included Steve Aschburner (Minneapolis Star Tribune/ President, Professional Basketball Writers’ Association), Ric Bucher (ESPN the Magazine), Ernie Johnson (Turner Sports), Mike Monroe (San Antonio Express News) and Sam Smith (Chicago Tribune).
The 2006 NBA All-Star Balloting program continues through Jan. 22, 2006 and updated results for the Eastern and Western Conferences will be issued regularly leading up to the unveiling of the All-Star starters Thursday Feb. 2 prior to a TNT doubleheader.
November 17, 2005
The NBA today announced that forwards Kevin Garnett and Wally Szczerbiak and center Michael Olowokandi will represent the Minnesota Timberwolves as All-Star Balloting begins today, giving fans worldwide the opportunity to vote for their favorite players as starters for the 55th NBA All-Star Game. The 2006 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT, ESPN Radio and in more than 200 countries, will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Garnett has appeared in eight NBA All-Star Games (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005), including being named the MVP of the 52nd NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 9, 2003, after posting 37 points, nine rebounds and five steals. Szczerbiak registered 10 points, three rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes of play during the 2002 All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Fans have the opportunity to vote in NBA arenas, 19 languages on the NBA.com Network, approximately 130 Loews Cineplex Entertainment movie theaters in the United States, and through mobile phones at t-zones using T-Mobile service or wap.nba.com for any wireless carrier. This year’s All-Star balloting partners include T-Mobile USA, X-Box, NBA2K6 and AOL.
A total of 120 players - 60 each from the Eastern and Western Conferences - are listed on the NBA All-Star ballot, with 24 guards, 24 forwards and 12 centers from each conference comprising the ballot. Voters select two guards, two forwards and one center from each conference. The 120 players on the ballot were selected by media experts who cover the NBA. This year’s panel included Steve Aschburner (Minneapolis Star Tribune/ President, Professional Basketball Writers’ Association), Ric Bucher (ESPN the Magazine), Ernie Johnson (Turner Sports), Mike Monroe (San Antonio Express News) and Sam Smith (Chicago Tribune).
The 2006 NBA All-Star Balloting program continues through Jan. 22, 2006 and updated results for the Eastern and Western Conferences will be issued regularly leading up to the unveiling of the All-Star starters Thursday Feb. 2 prior to a TNT doubleheader.
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