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Cousins replaces Bryant for All-Star Game
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All posts by Alan DraperUpdated11 hours ago on April 19, 2024
The NBA on Friday selected Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant for the All-Star Game.
Cousins, who many felt was snubbed when he was not picked as a reserve on Thursday, is the fourth first-time All-Star in this year’s game. He joins Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler, Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague and Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson.
Cousins, a 6-foot-11 center, is averaging 23.8 points (fifth in the NBA), 12.3 rebounds (third), 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals this season.
Cousins, 24, is the Kings’ first All-Star since 2004.
Bryant, voted a Western Conference starter for a record 17th consecutive year, is out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery this week.
The All-Star Game is Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
