With seven players making their first All-Star appearance this season, we thought it might be fun to take a look at the next wave of potential first-timers. The following five players have never made the All-Star team. They've never been on a team that's won a playoff series. They've barely been seen on national TV. But SI's Marty Burns says they do have one thing in common: They've got game. The kind of game that eventually gets noticed.

	Andre Miller CLEVELAND CAVALIERS Point Guard | Age: 25 | Years Pro: 3	Stats Pts. Reb. Ast. Career 14.0 4.1 7.6 2001-02 16.0 4.8 10.3
Rocky Widner /NBAE/Getty Images Miller may not be flashy, but he's one of the steadiest young point guards in the league. His size (6-foot-2, 200 pounds), strength and pass-first mentality have drawn comparisons to Jason Kidd. Like Kidd, he's not a great outside shooter, but he can hit the open jumper, even from 3-point distance, and he seldom takes bad shots. His 10.3 assists-per-game average leads the NBA this season, and he has a 3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. He's so soft-spoken that teammates sometimes have difficulty hearing him call plays, but Miller is nonetheless a steely competitor. He's missed only one game in his three NBA seasons.

	Quentin Richardson LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Shooting Guard | Age: 21 | Years Pro: 2	Stats Pts. Reb. FG% Career 10.2 3.6 44.3 2001-02 13.7 4.1 44.4
Robert Mora/ NBAE/ Getty Images Richardson doesn't get nearly as much ink as fellow Kiddie Corps members Lamar Odom, Elton Brand, Darius Miles and Corey Maggette, but this 6-foot-6 second-year shooting guard from DePaul might be the NBA's leading Sixth Man candidate. He's averaging 13.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in just 26.4 minutes, while hitting a blazing 40.5 percent from downtown. A sensational rebounder for his size, Richardson is gradually improving the other facets of his game. In a few years, he could be one of the better all-around guards, with multiple All-Star appearances and a "Q" rating to match.

	Rashard Lewis SEATTLE SUPERSONICS Small Forward | Age: 22 | Years Pro: 4	Stats Pts. Reb. FG% Career 11.7 5.5 47.4 2001-02 16.8 7.3 46.3
Glenn James /NBAE/Getty Images Maybe it's because he barely played his rookie year. Maybe it's because he toils in the relative obscurity of the Pacific Northwest. Or maybe it's because he doesn't say much. Whatever the reason, the 6-foot-10 Lewis just doesn't get the pub he deserves. With the size and quickness to play inside, a knack for the boards and deadly 3-point accuracy, he's a matchup headache. Moreover, the former Houston prep star, who made the jump straight to the NBA, is only getting better. His numbers (16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists) have improved in each of his first four seasons.

	Pau Gasol MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES Power Forward | Age: 21 | Years Pro: R	Stats Pts. Reb. FG% Career N/A N/A N/A 2001-02 17.4 8.9 52.1
Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images The latest in a recent wave of international stars, this 7-footer from Spain is the real deal. He already leads the Grizzlies in scoring (17.4 points) while ranking in the top 13 in the NBA in rebounds (8.9), blocks (2.36) and field-goal accuracy (52.1 percent). Long and lean, with arms that seem to hang to his knees, Gasol can shoot over smaller defenders or use his agility to maneuver around bigger ones. He still needs to gain strength, but his poise and instincts, particularly around the basket, have drawn raves. At age 21, his future is muy grande.

	Ben Wallace DETROIT PISTONS Center | Age: 27 | Years Pro: 6	Stats Pts. Reb. Blk. Career 4.9 8.5 1.79 2001-02 7.2 11.7 3.26
Sam Forencich /NBAE/Getty Images Over the past two years, this undrafted sixth-year pro from Virginia Union has gone from journeyman to near All-Star. The 6-foot-9 Wallace currently leads the NBA in blocked shots (3.26) while ranking fourth in rebounds (11.7). Though he has virtually no low-post game, and his foul shooting is a travesty, he more than compensates with rugged defense and energy. Like his mentor Charles Oakley, who got his All-Star reward in 1994, Wallace just needs a chance to show his stuff for a winning team. With his non-stop hustle and distinctive hairstyles, he'd quickly become a household name.