Friday, November 16, 2001 - Nick Van Exel is making a good case to be a 2002 NBA all-star. But the Denver Nuggets' point guard isn't expecting fans to help him get to Philadelphia.

Through ballots available at NBA arenas and on www.nba.com, fans can vote for the all-star starters. Other Nuggets on the ballot are 2001 all-star forward Antonio McDyess and center Raef LaFrentz.