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The Inaugural Antonio McDyess NBA All-Star Team: Star Role Players

By Corey Rausch

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 27: Antonio McDyess #24 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a basket in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 27: Antonio McDyess #24 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a basket in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) /
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Antonio McDyess NBA All-Stars Starting Front Court

FC1 – Christian Wood

FC2 – Miles Bridges

FC3 – Richaun Holmes

Christian Wood was on pace to become an All-Star before suffering an injury and then by the time he returned to the lineup the Houston Rockets had plummeted to being the worst team in the league. Wood left the Detroit Pistons to win, joining Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Things change fast.

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Wood as the theoretical face of the franchise was still strong, averaging 21.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. His efficiency dropped from a season ago (62.0 percent to 57.4 percent effective field goal percentage) but that was to be expected with the jump in usage (from 22.3 percent to 25.5 percent). Wood is only getting better and is a deserving starter here.

Speaking of getting better, Miles Bridges took a major leap this year. It started by building chemistry with LaMelo Ball, but even with the star rookie out of the lineup, he has taken over as an offensive threat. Since the All-Star Break, he has averaged 18.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists on shooting splits of .510/.424/.836. He has jumped more than seven full percent in 3-point shooting, adapting his game while still be a dynamic threat at the rim.

Richaun Holmes was the first player this season that inspired this type of article. The Sacramento Kings are bad and their role players understandably do not get the attention their individual production may deserve. Holmes is one of the few bright spots on the team and in his first season as a starter he has balled out. He averaged 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. He is also boasting a 116.1 defensive rating, which is far below league average but the highest on the team of the core players. He is the type of energy big that just creates possessions for his team and does everything you would hope for. Richaun Holmes is going to get a bag this summer.