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1. DWANE CASEY (Raptors): Nice to see him get the attention and respect he rightfully has earned and deserves here in Los Angeles during All-Star Weekend. Casey has done an outstanding job in Toronto. When you reflect on the best five-year run in franchise history-he’s been the constant with his consistent leadership. It pays to put the daily work in and stick to your principles and it usually works out. He’s an example of that.        

2. BOGDAN BOGDANOVIC (Kings): Bogdanovic put on a show in the Rising Stars Game. This young man has an elite shooting stroke along with major court awareness. He’s fun to watch and plays with a level of maturity that’s refreshing for a young player.    

3. ALL-STAR GAME: I like the increased defensive effort, unselfish ball movement oriented style of play and the Captains Picks idea. It definitely a good approach to improving the quality of the game. It was a very competitive game and was a nice show.       

4. DEVIN BOOKER (Suns): Booker was my pick to win the 3 point Contest and he delivered in fine form. He’s a wonderful shooter and so fundamentally sound. Picturesque Form. He is in a losing situation in Phoenix, yet he continues to make watching his team lots of fun because he’s out on the floor.  There are a lot of outstanding shooters in the game today and he’s surely one of the great young ones in the league.     

5. LOS ANGELES (All Star Weekend): I've been to All-Star Weekend here three different times and I must say, they never disappoint. The hospitality and level of this first-class organization is outstanding. It never hurts when the weather is spectacular! Fun weekend.