DeMar DeRozan Upset Over All-Star Game Snub

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DeMar DeRozan was passed up in favor of Mike Conley.

This year's NBA All-Star Game has been controversial for a whole plethora of reasons. Among these reasons is the fact that there have been a lot of deserving players who have missed out on the game. For instance, it took Devin Booker an injury to be named to the game, only for himself to get an injury, which allowed Mike Conley of the Utah Jazz to enter the festivities. 

Conley's inclusion has already led to some detractors, as there are plenty of fans who believe Conley shouldn't be there. In fact, fans are curious as to why DeMar DeRozan was snubbed, especially when you consider how he has better stats than Conley in almost every single category. Not to mention, DeRozan is the main star of his team while Conley is a third option on the Jazz. 

DeRozan actually ended up commenting on the whole controversy as he was clearly upset about being snubbed.

"Gets to a point where you just gotta laugh at the bullshit," DeRozan said. Given everything DeRozan has been through over the last few years, this was definitely a huge snub, and it's curious as to why the NBA would so blatantly leave him off of the roster.

Hopefully, this doesn't discourage DeRozan too much, and he can continue having a productive season with his Spurs.

DeMar DeRozan Upset Over All-Star Game Snub
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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