The only thing worse than just missing out on being named an NBA All-Star, is being snubbed after another opportunity to make the squad presents itself as an injury replacement.After New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins went down with a season-ending Achilles injury, Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams had renewed faith he'd receive the honor for the first time in his NBA career, only to have his heart broken again. Instead, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George got the promotion from commissioner Adam Silver, leaving Williams devastated."What's crazier than 1 snub??? 2," Williams tweeted after learning he'd been passed over for the second time. "Y'all talking to a guy that's been coming off the bench 7 plus years. Lol I ain't hurt about no All-Star snub. It's dope to be in the conversation. I wanted it just to represent the underdogs. Not for validation."Despite not getting the opportunity to partake in the main event of All-Star weekend, Williams will still participate in the skills challenge competition on Feb. 17 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. He's still hopeful another opportunity may present itself to play in the big game featuring the NBA's best, which he hilariously made public on social media.

Williams, the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2015, is certainly worthy of an All-Star nod this year. The 31-year-old is thriving in a starting role, averaging 23.6 points and 5.2 assists in just over 32 minutes per game. He's on pace to set personal bests in all three of the aforementioned statistical categories, and is one of the main reasons the Clippers are still in the hunt for a playoff spot in the very competitive Western Conference. Los Angeles had lower expectations entering the 2017-18 campaign after Chris Paul was dealt to the Houston Rockets, but Williams has caught the eye of the elite point guard with his stellar play this year.

"Lou Will is killing," said Paul, who was traded last summer to the Rockets for Williams and others. "When I watch the Clippers play, it's Lou Will and sort of knowing what he's going to do, but you can't stop it. Lou just plays the right way. He plays with a great pace and I think their team feeds off that."

Williams might not get the All-Star recognition he's seeking, but he's certainly making a case for a huge raise once he becomes a free agent this summer. Williams is a bargain at $7 million U.S. this year, and should be in line for a lucrative multi-year deal. The Clippers and Williams reportedly discussed the possibility of a contract extension last month.