5 Reasons Why Fans Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote for NBA All-Star Rosters
By Brian Kalchik
@BrianKalchik
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5 Reasons Why Fans Shouldn't Be Allowed to Vote for NBA All-Star Rosters
The 2015 NBA All-Star Game is fast approaching and the #NBABallot has already appeared on Twitter in advance of the game. Like most All-Star games, fans get a say in who appears and who doesn't. As someone who strongly opposes allowing fans to have an influence on All-Star balloting, here are the top five reasons why fans shouldn't be allowed to vote for NBA All-Star rosters.
5. Fans Vote For Players On Their Own Team
5. Fans Vote For Players On Their Own Team
4. The Game Is A Popularity Contest
4. The Game Is A Popularity Contest
3. Fans Will Not Vote For Players They Don't Like
3. Fans Will Not Vote For Players They Don't Like
2. Fans Get Unlimited Amounts Of Votes
2. Fans Get Unlimited Amounts Of Votes
1. The Game Affects Contract Situations
1. The Game Affects Contract Situations
Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.
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