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 Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson was selected to the All Star Game as a reserve, but he will not be able to participate due to the soreness in his left knee. The tendonitis is also forcing Johnson to miss the Hawks next two games against the New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic. Joe will not be participating in any All Star Weekend related activities either, to allow some time for his knee to rest. Joe Johnson had an MRI exam on Tuesday and no structural damage was found.

Filling in for him in the starting rotation with the Atlanta Hawks will be Willie Green. Green is a good shooter and should bring some energy to a team who appears to be lacking in the motivation department.

 ESPN is reporting that Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo will be replacing Joe Johnson in the All Star Game.  They are also reporting that Josh Smith was one of the replacement candidates that NBA commissioner David Stern was considering.  Rajon Rondo has been an All Star the past two seasons and this year he and All Star teammate Paul Pierce have carried the Boston Celtics to a 15-16 record after a slow start to their season.  Rondo averages 14.8 points per game with 9.5 assists and 1.6 steals.

Joe Johnson will be re-evaluated after the All Star break to see if he is good enough to go as the Hawks face the Golden State Warriors on February 29.

Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta Hawks, Basketball, Joe Johnson, NBA, rajon rondo, Willie Green

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