Over at Ball Don’t Lie, they’re having a contest called the Bedlam Tournament.  What’s the point?  Well, I’m not really sure.  Here’s the best explanation I’ve found so far:

In order to try and keep things hot and spicy over the next few weeks, we are introducing the Ball Don’t Lie Bedlam tournament, where 64 NBA-related people, places and “things” will enter one bracket to compete for the title of … well, I don’t know actually. Favorite NBA Item? Sure. It’s not really important.

Don’t get caught up in purpose behind the tournament because it isn’t really important, what matters is that right now Gilbert’s blog is battling the Pistons’ Zoo Crew in the 8 vs. 9 match-up, and Gilbert just can’t go down this easy:

If we can get Gil voted as the best celebrity blogger and keep him 5th in All-Star guard voting despite only playing eight games, we can surely win tournament that doesn’t have a point.  Vote here.  Vote often.  Don’t stop voting.

Here’s something to think about if you’re still having trouble deciding who to vote for:

The Pistons’ Zoo Crew (on ten legs) this season:

27.2 points and 4.9 assists in 73 minutes per game.

Gilbert Arenas (on one leg) this (injury riddled) season:

22.4 points and 5.9 assists in 39 minutes per game.

If you’re heading out to the polls today, just remember that there’s one candidate who’s above the rest:

As The Basketball Jones puts it:

This is a man that will tell it like it is, hold nothing back and be there to show you the way.

You can debate whether or not that’s what you’d like in a candidate, but no one can deny that the shirts look good. (NOTE: This is not to be confused with an actual political ad.  Vote for whoever you like, as long as it’s Gil.)

The latest All-Star Ballot Returns are in, and Gilbert is still holding on to the same spot that he’s had throughout voting:

Dwyane Wade (Mia) 1,179,889
Jason Kidd (NJ) 868,069
Ray Allen (Bos) 733,440
Vince Carter (NJ) 708,409
Gilbert Arenas (Was) 585,345

If you want to cast your vote, click here.

After the first returns of 2008 NBA All-Star Balloting, Gilbert Arenas is in 5th place among guards with 256,994 votes.

Dwyane Wade (470,921), Jason Kidd (343,468), Vince Carter (277,705), and Ray Allen (270,114) are ahead of him.

Help Gilbert make it to the All-Star game by voting for him. You don’t even have to choose another guard but if you do, just make sure it’s not anyone in front of him.