Lakers' Kobe Bryant will not play in All-Star Game due to injury

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant will not play in All-Star Game due to injury

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports

Feb. 11, 2010 3:12 PM PT

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Kobe Bryant will not play in Sunday’s NBA All-Star game.

The NBA announced Thursday that Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd and New York Knicks forward David Lee will replace Bryant and Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson at the game, to be held in Dallas.

Bryant will not play because of a sprained ankle that has sidelined him the last three games. By staying out, he will likely be ready to play against Golden State on Tuesday. Iverson will not play due to personal reasons.

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-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.