Stephen Jackson says it will be "politics" if Baron Davis does not make the All-Star team. Al Harrington opted for "conspiracy" and Coach Don Nelson said he'll stump for his point guard to beef up his case.

"Respect from my peers is more important than anything," said Davis, a two-time All-Star. "When guys like Steve Nash and Tony Parker and other guards give me that respect - that's all that matters to me. People like Allen Iverson telling me they love my game and how much they respect me as a player."

"tplayer who maximized his potential and was one of the top players in the league. That's what I'm shooting for, ... because that's what my team needs me to be."