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Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:53 pm to rt3
quote:Nope
wait... that shot actually goes in the basket?
Posted on 3/16/14 at 9:54 pm to rt3
quote:
wait... that shot actually goes in the basket?
Not really. Guy is one of the best college players I have ever seen when it comes to finishing tough layups around the rim, but that jumper is fugly.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 10:11 pm to saintsfan92612
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Dude could legit lead the league in scoring, rebounding, and blocks one year.
JC please make it stop
Posted on 3/16/14 at 10:24 pm to PrimeTime Money
Posted on 3/16/14 at 10:57 pm to fightingtigers98
Too bad he isnt having a great all star season like Joe Johnson
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:11 pm to eyeran
Thats him shooting free throws as well.... he also jumps when shooting free throws as well.
Ugly as hell. Best part about it though is that he just changed to that weird shot this season because he makes more....
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:21 pm to rt3
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:22 pm to Jar_Jar_80
If he ever figures out that jumper though, watch out
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:28 pm to RTR America
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RTR America
Anthony Davis has the first 40/20 game this year
If he ever figures out that jumper though, watch out
Thats a BIG if
RTR America
Anthony Davis has the first 40/20 game this year
If he ever figures out that jumper though, watch out
Thats a BIG if
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:40 pm to Jar_Jar_80
Meh, he is only 20 or 21. A lot of time to figure it out.
Posted on 3/17/14 at 12:15 am to SPEEDY
quote:Yup
Davis is gonna look great in a Lakers uniform
Posted on 3/17/14 at 6:34 am to RTR America
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Or the countless highlight videos of him in high school when he was asked to do literally everything. The skill set was there, but not needed at Kentucky
High school tape!
You either are pulling shite out of your arse or are the best NBA scout on the internet.
quote:
With that said, Davis is still a fairly raw prospect in many facets offensively, giving him a considerable amount of room for growth as he continues to develop. If an opposing defense can force him to take a jump-shot, put the ball on the floor, or attempt to score in a post up situation, they have a more than three times better chance of stopping him than if he simply catches the ball in the paint in position to finish.
That doesn't jive very well with the "he grew 8 inches in one year and used to be a point guard!" part of his narrative you often hear on national TV broadcasts, but the truth is he rarely dribbles or takes a shot outside five feet, and isn't overly successful at the moment when he does.
Davis attempts just over one jump shot per game on average, but has only made 27% of his attempts. His shooting mechanics are not bad, and the fact that he converts 71% of his free throws leaves room for optimism, but this is a part of his game he'll need to continue working on in time.
From DraftExpress.comLINK
LINK
Either way, your desire to down play Anthony Davis turning into a legit scorer at 21 is quite impressive. Its okay not to know more than everyone else.
Posted on 3/17/14 at 6:39 am to RTR America
AD's top three destinations if his choice: N.O. , Atlanta, New York Knicks
Posted on 3/17/14 at 6:49 am to corndeaux
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Either way, your desire to down play Anthony Davis turning into a legit scorer at 21 is quite impressive.
I'm not downplaying anything. He is arguably one of my favorite players in the league. I watched every game he played at Kentucky and could tell he had a good looking jumper, so it isn't a surprise to me that he has added it to his game. I really don't understand why you are getting so defensive about this.
And that draft express thing you posted basically agreed with me.
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His shooting mechanics are not bad, and the fact that he converts 71% of his free throws leaves room for optimism
This is pretty much exactly what I said earlier.
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If an opposing defense can force him to take a jump-shot, put the ball on the floor, or attempt to score in a post up situation, they have a more than three times better chance of stopping him than if he simply catches the ball in the paint in position to finish.
This may be one of the bigger "no shite" things I have ever read. Of course you are gonna have a better chance of stopping a 6'10" guy with super long arms from scoring if you force him to take a jump shot or put it on the floor than him catching it around the rim.
This post was edited on 3/17/14 at 6:54 am
Posted on 3/17/14 at 8:51 am to RTR America
You are acting like what Davis is doing on offense is expected for him at 21.
It wasn't. It isn't.
Aside from the high school guard premise, sure.
Everyone knew he had the tools to be a good shooter. So do lots of guys that never learn how to shoot. No one expected him to do it this fast. And he's not just a spot up shooter. He's pulling up, he's turning and facing, he's posting up. This type of versatility was not expected now, and for some analysts ever.
He's shooting better from mid range than LaMarcus Aldridge this season. He shot 29% from mid range last year. You saw that happening? Serge Ibaka has a nice jumper too. He can't do what Davis does on offense.
Again, no one saw this type of ability and production in year 2 of his NBA career. It is crazy how good he's been and even crazier to think how much better he can still get.
Let's celebrate a wholly unique player exceeding expectations instead of "ho hum who didn't see that one coming"
It wasn't. It isn't.
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And that draft express thing you posted basically agreed with me.
Aside from the high school guard premise, sure.
Everyone knew he had the tools to be a good shooter. So do lots of guys that never learn how to shoot. No one expected him to do it this fast. And he's not just a spot up shooter. He's pulling up, he's turning and facing, he's posting up. This type of versatility was not expected now, and for some analysts ever.
He's shooting better from mid range than LaMarcus Aldridge this season. He shot 29% from mid range last year. You saw that happening? Serge Ibaka has a nice jumper too. He can't do what Davis does on offense.
Again, no one saw this type of ability and production in year 2 of his NBA career. It is crazy how good he's been and even crazier to think how much better he can still get.
Let's celebrate a wholly unique player exceeding expectations instead of "ho hum who didn't see that one coming"
Posted on 3/17/14 at 8:57 am to saintsfan92612
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Dude could legit lead the league in scoring, rebounding, and blocks one year.
No.
Posted on 3/17/14 at 9:02 am to brgfather129
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Dude could legit lead the league in scoring, rebounding, and blocks one year.
No.
yea that poster has to be 19 or 20 tops.
Posted on 3/17/14 at 12:13 pm to Boomshockalocka
I mean he just turned 21 and he's already leading in blocks, top 10 in rebounds and top 15 in scoring.
It would be quite the feat to lead the league in all 3, but suggesting top 5-10 in all 3 is far from unreasonable. I think you're over-reacting.
It would be quite the feat to lead the league in all 3, but suggesting top 5-10 in all 3 is far from unreasonable. I think you're over-reacting.
Posted on 3/17/14 at 12:16 pm to NawlinsTiger9
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It would be quite the feat to lead the league in all 3, but suggesting top 5-10 in all 3 is far from unreasonable. I think you're over-reacting.
He said he'd lead the league in all 3. That is not going to happen. He put up 40/20! Great it was against a garbage team that has nothing to play for.
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