11.   With the Nets also struggling then, Marbury was snubbed and the coaches picked no point guards for the Eastern Conference team.

12.   For those players who cannot participate, NBA commissioner David Stern will select replacements after the coaches pick the reserves.

13.   Most rugby coaches would pick Jonah Lomu first and then the rest of the team.

14.   Smith was one of six Western Conference All-Stars picked by coaches after fans voted for the starters.