
Dwight WILL miss next game
Oscar also said that he would compete in the dunk comp if required, but asked for a leave of absense due to his ankle injury. Since they had Tucker up there any way it was a simple swap.

Its a stupid rule. Number one priority should be given to the current season and the affect these games have on them. There is a championship to be won in 2 months time and I can't see anything more important than working your way to winning this. As far as I know, there was never anything written in the rule books of the past to say that your chances of a championship could be jeopardised by any special event arising and your failure to comply in these events. How many people knew of this rule at the beginning of this season let alone further back in the past. Players trying to back out of this event is testimont in itself that they don't place as much importance on it and would rather be left alone to concentrate on the regular season games.
The All Star games have entertainment value only, winning the championship is the culmination of 6 - 8 months of hard work to get to this prize.

And what about Forman - where's his one match ban?
In his situation the NBL decide to replace him with Tucker as they think this would be better for the comp.
Dwight should NOT have a ban - if he does then Bradtke and Foreman also.
One rule - no exceptions.
Or no rule at all.
