<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman has been named to the Western Conference All-Star team in place of injured Portland guard Brandon Roy, the Clippers said on their website on Monday.</p><p>Roy was originally selected as a reserve but has been sidelined with a hamstring ailment, clearing the way for the 7ft (2.13m) Kaman to play in the February 14 game.</p><p>Kaman, who is averaging a career-best 20.2 points per contest and nine rebounds while shooting 49.7 percent from the field, will make his first All-Star appearance.</p><p>The 27-year-old, who has played for the German national team, is one of just three players in the NBA currently averaging 20 points and nine boards.</p><p>(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Nick Mulvenney</p><p>To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=68731165&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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