It seems like a very long time ago, but Anthony Davis was once named a first-time All-Star as an injury replacement for Kobe Bryant, in a Western Conference so loaded with talent that it wasn’t a given Davis would be part of the midseason showcase. Davis has gone on to earn All-Star status every year since then, making it five consecutive honors in 2018, as he travels to Los Angeles on Thursday. Although it’s seemingly become a foregone conclusion that he’s headed to All-Star each winter, Davis insists he never views it that way.
“It’s not routine. Every All-Star (selection) you get is special, honestly,” the 24-year-old said during New Orleans’ recent road trip.