METAIRIE, La. -- Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins figure they've proved they can co-exist to spectacular and prolific effect.
Both big men have been named All-Star starters, giving them hope they'll be paired together beyond this season, which is Cousins' last under contract.
"First time I've ever been in an All-Star game with a teammate," the 6-foot-11 Cousins noted after practice on Friday, one day after All-Star starters were announced. "This is big for the entire city, the organization and just our team moving forward. It kind of shows what this combo has the potential to have.