I thought it was cause've (since you said would of) his ankle that he didn't play in the 2010 ASG? He's on a be the ASG MVP every other year type of thing. Maybe he'll take this year off & MVP it in '13.
Speaking of ASG, are there any pics of them out yet?
I don't own a pair yet to switch them out during play but my guess is he asserts himself early in the game & Plays Strong, then Plays Fast to close out games. And also like Dark Steel said to sell the system.