Being picked as an All-Star starter should be reserved for players having All-Star-caliber seasons.

Sure, the popularity of a player factors into the equation, but there's no legitimate reason for a player who has basically become an afterthought to be named an All-Star starter.

Unfortunately, bj-league fans ignored all of the common sense cited above by choosing Kyoto Hannaryz guard Hikaru Kusaka for the upcoming All-Star Game.