NBA Daily Dose: All-Star Branding?

Could Yao Ming’s injury open the door for a third All-Star appearance for Elton Brand?
Elton Brand went a long way towards assuring himself a third All-Star appearance when he shredded the Celtics last night, helping hand Boston a team record 14th straight loss. As a Celtic fan and Brand owner, I am conflicting by this turn of events. Couldn’t he have gone off for a big night while the C’s actually won a game? We explore Brand’s huge night and what it may mean for his All-Star chances in today’s Daily Dose.
LeBron James avoids a suspension; T-Mac is proving his back is healthy…for now; Flash will be honored by Marquette today; Isiah Thomas is worried about Starbury; Chris Wilcox has gone into the tank; and Brevin Knight won’t be making an appearance this weekend after all.
We’ve got all this and enough fantasy basketball news to make the Boston Mooninites stop flipping the bird in today’s Daily Dose.