When the NBA revealed the results of the first round of fan voting for the 2017 All-Star Game, one individual from the nation of Georgia caused the Internet to collectively go insane.
Thanks in large part to the devoted support of his fellow countrymen, Golden State Warriors forward Zaza Pachulia is now second among frontcourt players in the Western Conference on the poll, behind only Kevin Durant.
And in any other season, that may be reason for concern since it would indicate that Pachulia is in line to start for an All-Star game.
Did Zaza make the All Star team?
He was permitted to participate in the All-Star Game and scored twice to take home the MVP honors.
Is Zaza Pachulia coming back?
Zaza Pachulia, a former Warriors center who spent two seasons with Golden State from 2016 to 2018, has rejoined the company as a consultant. Pachulia told NBC Sports Bay Area that it was wonderful to be back.