The title was appropriate for Allen. After three seasons in the NBA, Allen showed he was good enough to be selected to his first all-star game last season. Allen was voted on to the team by the coaches, and the coaches did the same thing this year. Fans vote for the starters by ballots distributed at games and movie theaters. They can also vote online.
Coaches vote for the final seven players on each team.
Though starting in the showcase game is everybody's goal, Allen said it is almost more of an honor to be chosen by coaches. Sometimes, with the starters, it's a popularity contest. You see that when certain players are injured or are not having good years they're still voted in as starters. When the coaches reward your success and your contribution to your team, that is very rewarding. Allen said making the team is special because there are so many deserving players who get snubbed each year.