It hasn't gotten any easier to make the All-Star Game, particularly for guys like Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley. He's still looking to make his first appearance, and he isn't the only one.
Even for those once counted as All-Star regulars (e.g. Tim Duncan), the race has become a difficult one. This league isn't short on elite players, and many of them playing are in the primes of their careers and playing for successful franchises that maximize exposure.
It's no accident the notion of "snubs" has become commonplace in the league's lexicon. There's simply not enough All-Star love to go around.
Here's a look at seven possibilities who may have a difficult time getting well-deserved recognition despite their best efforts. With February festivities just around the corner, these individuals will have their hands full making their respective cases in the interim.
All statistics and record information current as of games played on Dec. 22.
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