This much is clear: it’s now Anthony Davis’ world , and the rest of us are just paying taxes.

Kobe Bryant is excited to go up against Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night, and Bryant envisions a very bright future for the young stud.

Kobe and AD became close at the 2012 Olympics.

Kobe on AD: "He's an athletic Pau Gasol. That's the best way I can put it. He can be one of the greatest power forwards who has ever played"

— Bill Oram (@billoram) November 12, 2014

Kobe on facing NOP & Anthony Davis tomorrow: "AD's outrageous. It's going to be fun to see it up close." (on TWC)

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) November 12, 2014