NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show: 10 Acts That Would Be Better than Pitbull

As Pitbull prepares his famous salsa and humorous collection of lyrics for the 2012 All-Star Game halftime show, we're sitting back and thinking this is the pinnacle of lame.

We were clearly not psyched to have Nicki Minaj "performing a medley of songs" and Flo-Rida rapping before the Slam Dunk Contest, but having Pitbull seems excessive.

There are clearly better options, and we're here to explore them. 

Let's take a look at 10 improvements.

Guys who can actually spit.

10. Coldplay

There's nothing better than switching it up and putting Coldplay on the stand.

While they've won seven Grammy Awards and sold 50 million records worldwide, Chris Martin and Company gain audiences through putting listeners in a trance.

They have a gift.

9. Snoop Dogg

Honestly this man should be president.

His millions of sold albums are a small testament to the influence he's had on his listeners.

For tense basketball fans, it's always a calming number to ease the nerves from Snoop Dogg.

8. Jay-Z and Beyonce

This established couple partially owns the New Jersey Nets, so this seems fitting.

Jay-Z's city flow will get everyone jumping like hungry fish.

7. Maroon 5

We expect swimsuit model Anne Vyalitsyna to be there to support boyfriend Adam Levine if Maroon 5 was to perform, because otherwise this performance could be somewhat lacking.

On the other hand, we can't stop bumping.

6. Shaquille O'Neal

That's right.

5. Train

This band's smooth and rhythmic flow never quite gets old, but it's better when you've waited awhile.

"Drops of Jupiter" set the trend for Train's success.

4. Not Madonna

After an embarrassingly subtle performance at Super Bowl XLVI, we've had enough of Madonna.

Thanks for coming though.

3. Gym Class Heroes

This song may present an intriguing metaphor for the NBA lifestyle (Kobe Bryant), but it's still a classic.

Gym Class Heroes can always get the crowd going.

2. These Guys

They seem to have enough game to pull the celebrity thing off and seem eager for the opportunity. Time for their shot.

We just gained respect for Rick Ross.

1. Red Hot Chili Peppers

Time to turn back the clock and listen to this band's steaming start.

Since their brilliant entrance into the music world, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have won six Grammy Awards and sold over 70 million albums worldwide.

Perhaps Kobe can convince Flea.