The All-Star reserves were announced on Thursday with the 76ers’ Ben Simmons and Raptors’ Kyle Lowry getting the Eastern Conference’s reserve spots, as decided by the league’s coaches. Beal, who averages 28.7 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 6.4. assists, said he was a “little pissed” over the “disrespectful” decision after leading the Wizards to a 121-107 win over the Hornets.
“It’s a popularity contest. It’s about who has the most followers on Instagram, who has the most likes, and it’s a joke to me because my thing is you can’t name five people that were selected for reserves on either the East or the West who are outplaying Bradley right now,” said Adams, who got engaged to the 26-year-old Beal last week.
Kamiah AdamsProud is an understatement. It’s so gratifying to finally see you getting the recognition you deserve. You work your ass off day in and day out, on the floor & off the floor. I’m so happy I was able to share this moment with you, keep being the amazing, humble, Resilient, God fearing man you are. I love you so much and couldn’t be more proud!! #nbaawards2019
The NBA All-Star starters are decided by a fan vote, media vote and a player vote. Beal finished second in the votes among his fellow players, only behind Walker, but lagged in the fan and media voting. Adams was asked specifically about the Hawks’ Trae Young, who is a starter in the game, getting a spot.
“It’s a joke to me. Not taking away from his game… He’s playing cherry-picking basketball,” Adams said.
Beal has been an All-Star the past two seasons and the Wizards are 16-31 this season.
