Who was the Boston Celtics' top player in the running to make All-Star that didn't make the cut? If you ask senior ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton, the answer is a clear one. And to be honest, most fans of the Celtics have been clamoring for this player to get the nod,

These Celtics haven’t had the torrid pace of last season’s championship team, but how do they compare around the margins?

Barring a late setback, the Celtics should have all of their regulars available when they return to the court Thursday night in Philadelphia. Boston listed just one player on their first post-All-Star break injury report Wednesday,