Anthony Davis To Replace Kobe Bryant In All Star Game

Thanks to Kobe Bryant's injury, New Orleans Pelicans Forward, Anthony Davis will be playing in his first NBA All Star Game in New Orleans, Louisiana. How convenient? The 6 foot 10 Chicago, Illinois native is averaging 20 points per game, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. If you have not seen him play, you are really missing out on one of the best players in the game today.

It was not by luck that Anthony Davis ended up in the All Star Game, he simply deserves to be amongst the NBA's elite. Since when did you hear of a rookie taking the place of Kobe Bryant? I haven't. The spot didn't even go to Damian Lillard, the guy who Black Mamba wanted the fans to vote for instead of himself. It does not take a genius to see that Davis and Lillard are both almost neck and neck when you discuss the two statistically.

The Portland Blazers 6 foot 3 point guard who is averaging 20 points per game, 5 assists and 3 rebounds per game will be participating in the Slam Dunk Contest this year. He will be up against Toronto Raptors Terrance Ross, Sacramento Kings Bill McLemore, Washington Wizards John Wall, Golden State Warriors Harrison Barnes, and Indiana Pacers Paul George.

This is Anthony Davis' time to shine. He is in his rookie year. He manhandles his opponents and crushes them in the paint, and when he can, he will send your shot to the sidelines. This guy has nothing but a promising future ahead of him.

And it all starts with the NBA All Star Game. Look for him to come up big. Don't be surprised if he ends up winning NBA All Star MVP.