Yao gives up his all-star start to Shaq!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=240131010

Yao is the Western Conference starting center for the All-Star game, but his vote for the starter would go to Shaquille O'Neal. "If everybody looks at ability at this point, it's pretty obvious who should be starting," Yao said. ... Houston is 23-9 at home against the Nets, who are 12-12 on the road this season.

This is definitely not a way to gain respect, Yao!