NBA 2010-11 Sam Cassell All-Stars: The All-Alien Team

The NBA season is fully underway and that means one thing. It’s time to present the 2010/11 NBA All-Alien Team, or as I like to call them for obvious reasons, the “Sam Cassell All-Stars”.

This team is made up of the strangest of the strange, the ugliest of the ugly, and the most bizarre looking individuals in the NBA. Did your favorite NBA alien make the cut?

Head Coach: Sam Cassell

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BOSTON - MAY 8: Sam Cassell #28 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Team: Wizards (Assistant)

Origin: Mars

You may have seen him in: E.T.

Sam is the leader of the squad and now coaches from the Washington Wizard sidelines. He is the king of the All-Alien franchise.

The man(?) is a legend, a true NBA alien. Let’s hope he doesn’t phone home in the immediate future and shares his wealth with aspiring Alien athletes everywhere.

Assistant Coach: Popeye Jones

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19 MAR 1994: DALLAS FORWARD POPEYE JONES DURING THE MAVERICKS GAME VERSUS THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS AT THE GREAT WESTERN FORUM IN INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban/ALLSPORT

Team: Nets (Assistant)

Origin: Unknown

When I saw Popeye on the Nets bench the other night during the Heat game, I was so excited. I could finally, after all these years, have him return to the NBA Alien circles.

This man was once Sam Cassel’s main rival for All-Alien MVP. It was like Magic and Bird. These two brought their ugly every night for 48 minutes.

Guard: Marquis Daniels

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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 26: Marquis Daniels of the Boston Celtics looks on as he lies on the court after he suffered a concussion in the second half against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Amway A

Team: Celtics

Origin: Amsterdam (Look at those eyes)

Marquis, welcome to the Sam Cassell All-Stars! Although he may not be in the same league as these other guys, he has certainly made a great impression on the Alien NBA board of trustees.

He’s getting there.

Guard: Rajon Rondo

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics warms up before taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges

Team: Celtics

You may have seen him in: Space Jam

For the first time in All-Alien history, there is an entire Celtic back-court! Boston fans, be proud!

Rondo is just a bizarre looking individual in every way. His skill set also suits him as an extra-terrestrial.

His hands are the size of baseball mitts and his athleticism is from another planet. Rajon, we come in peace.

Forward: Sheldon Williams

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 8: Sheldon Williams #33 of the Atlanta Hawks walks upcourt during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 8, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,

Team: Nuggets

Origin: Shrek's swamp

Another two-time Sam Cassell All-Star. He looks to have a real chance at dethroning Noah as MVP next summer. You might have caught him in Shrek.

I hate to say it, but a picture of Shelden looks like one of those altered pics from iPhoto. Only it's not!

Parents, when Shelden comes to an NBA arena near you, please keep the children at home.

Forward: Joakim Noah

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NEW YORK - JUNE 28: NBA Commissioner David Stern (L) poses for a photo with Joakim Noah of Florida after he was drafted ninth by the Chicago Bulls during the 2007 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden June 28, 2007 in New York City. NOTE

Team: Bulls

You may have seen him in: Men In Black

A two-time Sam Cassell All-Star and the reigning MVP of the All-Alien game which took place this past summer on Pluto.

Five cameras were broken from simply snapping pics of this guy. It’s that bad.

At least he's a really rich Alien.

Center: Chris Kaman

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SEATTLE - APRIL 14: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics drives against Chris Kaman #35 of the Los Angeles Clippers on April 14, 2006 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Clippers defeated the Sonics 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle

Team: Clippers

You may have seen him in: Alien

Like the previous two, I’m not sure Kaman will ever play his way off of this team (Two-time Sam Cassell All-Star).

There was a rumor swirling in NBA waters that if he didn’t cut off that dreadful, horrifying hair the Clippers were going to trade their formidable big man.

In the land of L.A. where appearances are important, he just wasn’t cutting it, literally.

6th Man: D.J. Mbenga

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Didier Ilunga-Mbenga #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O'Brien trophy in the locker room after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando,

Team: Hornets

You may have seen him in: Shrek (He's obviously one of his offspring)

He’s big, strange looking, and has the versatile skill set to be an impact player in the All-Alien arena. If he keeps working hard he can join the starting lineup in the near future.

His Alien upside is tremendous. But will he ever put it all together? Only time will tell.

Honorable Mention: Delonte West

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DENVER - JANUARY 08: Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during warm ups prior to facing the Denver Nuggets during NBA action at Pepsi Center on January 8, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Cavaliers 99-97. NOTE TO USER:

Team: Celtics (Of course) 

Origin: Saturn

He didn't make the cut this year. It's sad because he usually brings his A game every night. Maybe next year, Delonte. 

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