Pelicans' Anthony Davis to replace Lakers' Kobe Bryant in 2014 NBA All-Star Game

NEW YORK -- New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured West All-Star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. Davis, who will make his first All-Star Game appearance, is averaging 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and an NBA-leading 3.3 blocks in 40 games for the Pelicans. (source http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/07/davis-replaces-bryant-official-release/index.html?rss=true }