With the NBA All-Star Game starters set, who should fill out the teams as reserves?

There is a legitimate buzz surrounding the NBA's All-Star Game again.

And there probably hasn't been this much controversy, criticism and debate surrounding the selection process since Magic Johnson came out of retirement to play in the 1992 game under HIV-positive status.

You've got television analysts calling out superstar players for their unwillingness to participate in the dunk or three-point shooting contests. Then you've got mediocre players saying other players aren't worthy of All-Star roster consideration for various reasons. And on top of it all, you've got defiant fans rigging the voting process by trying to get disgruntled, washed-up or inactive players into the All-Star Game's starting lineups.

What a wonderful mess. But now it's time for the coaches to make matters right with their selections of the reserves who will join East starters Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard; and West starters Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Tim Duncan and Amare Stoudemire.

The All-Star reserves who will fill out both rosters for the Feb. 14 game in Arlington, Texas, will be announced Thursday. The process involves picking two guards, two forwards, one center and two at-large selections. We'll make it easy by offering our picks for the seven spots on each team.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Guard: Rajon Rondo, Celtics. The most complete point guard in the East never gets enough credit.

Guard: Stephen Jackson, Bobcats. His shooting, defense and swagger have made Charlotte a serious threat.

Forward: Chris Bosh, Raptors. Having the best statistical season of his career to help keep Toronto afloat.

Forward: Gerald Wallace, Bobcats. Arguably the hardest worker in the league on both ends of the court.

Center: Brook Lopez, Nets. The most skilled center in the East and the lone bright spot in the Nets' season.

At-large: Paul Pierce, Celtics. David Lee should get a strong look here, but Pierce is Boston's star among stars.

At-large: Shaquille O'Neal, Cavaliers. Because this is an event. And there is no better performer on this stage.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Guard: Brandon Roy, Trail Blazers. At a time when things have fallen apart in Portland, Ore., Roy has kept it together.

Guard: Chris Paul, Hornets. Even in a down season, he's the most unstoppable point guard in the game. Period.

Forward: Kevin Durant, Thunder. An elite scorer and a top-10 talent in the league. He has arrived.

Forward: Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks. Another season, another campaign of across-the-board production for Nowitzki.

Center: Chris Kaman, Clippers. One of a few averaging 20 points and nine boards and shooting 50 percent.

At-large: Deron Williams, Jazz. Overall playmaking skills allow Williams to edge out teammate Carlos Boozer.

At-large: Zach Randolph, Grizzlies. Has made Memphis a playoff threat with production and leadership.