Anthony Davis Replaces Kobe Bryant in the All-Star Game

The NBA announced Friday that New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis has replaced the injured Kobe Bryant on the West roster for the NBA All-Star Game (head coach Scott Brooks will select who starts in Bryant’s place.) With the big showcase taking place in NOLA, it was a no-brainer for the L to tab the second year stud. Davis is averaging 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and leads the NBA with an absurd 3.3 blocks per game: