DALLAS -- Yes, Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas believes he should make his first All-Star Game. Yes, he thinks the decision would be a no-brainer if he stood a few inches taller. And yes, he sees the fan voting, which at the latest count had him ranked ninth among Eastern Conference guards, one spot behind Jeremy Lin.
"⋯⋯I'm not going to lie, I do see it. I don't (get frustrated) because the voting is a popularity contest. No disrespect but you've got guys like Jeremy Lin getting a lot of votes. I can't do nothing about that. It is what it is when it comes to the voting part. But hopefully the coaches give it to me."