The Clippers always believed Elton Brand was an All-Star. Now the rest of the basketball believes it too.

The NBA picked Brand to replace injured Laker center Shaquille O'Neal on the Western Conference team Thursday, making things right in the minds of the Clippers, according to the LA Times.

In addition to Brand, the Clippers will be represented by Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson, who will play in a game between the league's top rookies and second-season players Saturday.

Miles was added to the roster of the second-season players after Stromile Swift of the Memphis Grizzlies could not play because of a sprained right toe.

Richardson also will compete in the three-point shooting competition.