As a fan of the NBA, I enjoy filling out an NBA All-Star ballot a few times each year, but it is nothing more than a popularity contest.  Anyone of any age who can get to NBA.com can vote for whoever they want to star in the All-Star game, even if they have barely played this season.  That is the case with the Houston Rockets’ Tracy McGrady, who has more votes than Steve Nash despite only playing in 6 games this season.  McGrady is now barely a member of the Rockets, as he has been given permission to take a leave of absence after a rift over playing time when he returned from injury.  The Rockets don’t even want him, yet he is going to be the starter in the All-Star game?  The All-Star Game may just seem like pure entertainment for the fans, but it is also a great way of recognizing a player’s hard work and great play.  Steve Nash is averaging 18.4 points, 11.2 assists, and 2.9 rebounds while shooting an incredible 54% from the field, 43% from three, and 94% from the line.  The fan voting needs to either end or some major adjustments need to be made, because Steve Nash deserves to be the starter and McGrady has no business at the All-Star game unless he is a spectator.